Topic: History & Politics

• History & Politics

Legacies of the Italian Occupation of Ethiopia: Literature and Storytelling [2014]

One of the sessions of the International Symposium featuring Shiferaw Bekele (Addis Ababa University), in dialogue with Dagmawi Woubshet (Cornell University), Heran Sereke-Brhan (Independent Researcher) and Maaza Mengiste (NYU). October 24, 2014.

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• History & Politics

Walter Veltroni with Director Stefano Albertini about Enrico Berlinguer [2014]

A conversation for i-ItalyTV between Veltroni and Stefano Albertini, Director of Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.The conversation aired in May 2014 in our TV show "i-ItalyNY" on NYCTV (Channel 25, in the New York City metropolitan area and part of NY, NJ, and CT).

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• History & Politics

Giacomo Matteotti’s Murder and the Rise of the Totalitarian State [2014]

On the 90th Anniversary of Matteotti’s murder and Italian National Day, a round table with Mauro Canali (Università di Camerino) and Spencer Di Scala (University of Massachusetts Boston). June 2, 2014.

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• History & Politics

Berlusconi, Monti, Renzi: Labor policy in the Italian economic crisis [2014]

A lecture by Stefano Sacchi, University of Milan, moderated by David Forgacs, NYU, introduced by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, NYU. May 1, 2014.

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• History & Politics

The Jews of Libya Between the 19th Century and the Colonial Era [2014]

Seminar for the Italian Jewish Studies Project in collaboration with the Primo Levi Center. Featuring David Meghnagi (University of Rome 3) and Barbara Spadaro (University of Bristol). April 25, 2014.

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• History & Politics

Franco Basaglia and the Critique of the Mental Asylum in Italy [2014]

A panel discussion with John Foot, University of Bristol, Camille Robcis, Cornell University and David Forgacs, NYU. April 14, 2014

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• History & Politics

Fighting for Freedom in the Mediterranean [2014]

A lecture about the Italian international armed volunteers in Greece in 1897 by Prof. Gilles Pécout of the Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris (NYU Visiting Professor). March 25, 2014

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• History & Politics

Zucchero at Casa Italiana on RepubblicaTV [2014]

Filmed at Casa Italiana during the time David Alecander Del Boca Flinn’s exhibition Il quieto nello spazio was on view, Zucchero talks about the political situation in italy. March 3, 2014.

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• History & Politics

A Conversation with Valeria Fedeli [2014]

"Women and Political Leadership in Italy Today", Valeria Fedeli, Deputy Chairwoman of the Italian Senate, in conversation with Lucina Di Meco (Gender & Leadership Consultant), Maria Luisa Rossi-Hawkins (TGcom, Mediaset) and Angela Vitaliano (Il Fatto Quotidiano). March 11, 2014.

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• History & Politics

Stefano Vaccara’s “Carlos Marcello” [2014]

Journalist and author Stefano Vaccara presents his latest book Carlo Marcello: The Man Behind the JFK Assassination together with Prof. Joseph LaPalombara and author George De Stefano. February 26, 2014

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• Art

The International Impact of Futurism [2014]

Professor Berghaus illustrates and discusses with Professor Merjian examples of Futurist art from Europe and the Americas, to demonstrate how a comparative reception analysis opens new paths and directions for scholarship on international Futurism. February 20, 2014

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• History & Politics

Visti, Carta Verde e Cittadinanza [2014]

In ITALIAN. Nicola Tegoni, Esq. speaks about the different U.S. Immigration options available to young Italian students and professionals. February 12, 2014.

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• History & Politics

Rapporto CER: An Assessment after the Great Recession [2013]

A presentation of a report by CER (Centro Europa Ricerche) on Competitiveness and International Integration of Italian Firms. November 1, 2013

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• History & Politics

An Intimate History of Mussolini’s Italy [2013]

Book Presentation of Christopher Duggan’s book Fascist Voices. The author in conversation with David Forgacs and Molly Tambor. October 29, 2013

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• History & Politics

International Conference: The Lateran Pacts [2013]

The Lateran Pacts, the Rights of the Jews and Other Religious Minorities. A Chapter in the History of Church and State Relations. October 25, 2013

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• Art

The Man of Sorrows: Passion and Compassion in Venice [2013]

 

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• History & Politics

Beyond the Ghetto: New Research Perspectives on the History of Jews in Italy [2013]

A seminar organized by the Primo Levi Center, featuring papers by professors Marina Caffiero and Serena Di Nepi from the Università di Roma "La Sapienza". April 12, 2013.

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• History & Politics

La Pietra Dialogues: ITALIAN ELECTIONS 2013 Special: PANEL 2 (Part 1) – Media and the Campaigns

March 8, 2013.

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• History & Politics

La Pietra Dialogues: ITALIAN ELECTIONS 2013 Special: PANEL 4 – Is this the Third Republic? Perspectives on the Political System

 March 8, 2013.

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La Pietra Dialogues: ITALIAN ELECTIONS 2013 Special: PANEL 2 (Part 2) – Media and the Campaigns

March 8, 2013.

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• History & Politics

La Pietra Dialogues: ITALIAN ELECTIONS 2013 Special: PANEL 3 – Italy and Europe – Between the Economic Crisis and Euroskepticism

 March 8, 2013.

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• History & Politics

La Pietra Dialogues: ITALIAN ELECTIONS 2013 Special: PANEL 1 – How Did It Go? Data and Explanations

 From March 8, 2013.

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• History & Politics

Postcolonial Italy: Challenging National Homogeneity [2013]

Book Presentation of the volume published by Palgrave MacMillan, featuring editors Cristina Lombardi-Diop (Loyola University Chicago), Caterina Romeo (La Sapienza Università di Roma), Teresa Fiore (Montclair State University). March 27, 2013.

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• History & Politics

Maurizio Molinari’s “Governo Ombra”, with Umberto Gentiloni, Richard Gardner and Joseph LaPalombara [2013]

A prestigious panel presenting the journalist’s latest work, Governo Ombra. I documenti segreti degli USA sull’Italia degli Anni di piombo. March 13, 2013

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• Art

Sexuality and Urban Space in the Work of Scipione [2013]

 A lecture by Anthony White (University of Melbourne) on sexuality and urban space in the works of Scipione (1904-1933). February 13, 2013

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• History & Politics

The Italian Shoah: Beyond National Mythology [2013]

 On the occasion of the Giorno della Memoria 2013, a panel discussion on UTET’s "History of the Italian Shoah". February 5, 2013.

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• History & Politics

La Pietra Dialogues – The Italian General Election of 2013: Background and Perspectives [2013]

From NYU’s Villa La Pietra in Florence. February 5, 2013. With Roberto D´Alimonte, Professor of Political Science at LUISS-Guido Carli Rome and NYU Florence and Columnist for Il Sole 24 Ore and Alessandro Chiaramonte, Professor of Political Science at the University of Florence and NYU Florence.

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• History & Politics

A Conversation with Federico Rampini [2012]

A conversation with journalist Federico Rampini (La Repubblica). December 11, 2012

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• History & Politics

Italy and the Rights of Others [2012]

Access to citizenship and political rights of the emigrants, immigrants, and their descendants. A conversation with Guido Tintori, Nadia Urbinati, ntroduced by Ruth Ben-Ghiat. November 16, 2012.

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• Art

A Celebration of Franca Ghitti’s Life and Work [2012]

An evening honoring artist Franca Ghitti, including the screenings of two short documentaries. November 14, 2012.

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• History & Politics

VILLA LA PIETRA: Living on the Land with Poetry and Practicality [2012]

Kim Wilkie’s lecture on Villa La Pietra, NYU’s branch in Italy. Presented together with Friends of FAI. October 26, 2012.

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• History & Politics

A Conversation with Don Gennaro Matino [2012]

Don Gennaro Matino in conversation with Antonio Monda on the economic crisis. November 5, 2012

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After Mussolini: The Reintegration of the Jews in Italy After the Shoah [2012]

 A lecture by Guri Schwarz, University of Pisa. October 12, 2012.

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• History & Politics

An Italian Perspective on Swiss Identity [2012]

 A lecture by Fabrizio Maronta (LIMES) on Swiss identity adn the European crisis. October 17, 2012.

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• History & Politics

Saving Capitalism From the Capitalists [2012]

 A conversation between Luigi Zingales and Serena Saitto. October 2, 2012.

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• Art

David Smith at the Ferriere di Voltri in 1962 [2012]

 David Smith at the Ferriere di Voltri in 1962. Presented in partnership with the Bogliasco Foundation. A lecture by Michael Brenson, with introductory remarks by Peter Carravetta. Lecture © Michael Brenson 2012. June 5, 2012.

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Ius Soli. Immigration and Citizenship [2012]

The round table that followed the screening of Fred Kuwornu’s 18 Ius Soli. May 25, 2012.

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• History & Politics

Falcone and Borsellino: Truth and Memory [2012]

Prof. John Dickie’s lecture about Falcone and Borsellino. May 1, 2012.

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Italy Seen at its Margins [2012]

 The inaugural lecture by Prof. David Forgacs, on the occasion of the opening of the exhibition “ITALY’S MARGINS: Social Exclusion in Photography and Film 1860-2010”. March 5, 2012.

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• Cinema & Television

Italy’s Margins [2012]

 An interview with Prof. David Forgacs, curator of the exhibition “Italy’s Margins: Social Exclusion in Photography and Film 1860-2010”. March 5, 2012.

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• History & Politics

Does Italy Still Matter to the World? [2012]

In collaboration with Professionisti Italiani a NY (PINYC). A panel discussion with:Ronald Spogli, Former U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Fernando Napolitano, President and CEO of Italian Business and Innovation Initiative, Maurizio Molinari, correspondent, La Stampa and author of (noteworthy) "Italians of New York" and Gianluca Galletto, Co-Founder, PINYC – Professionisti Italiani a New York. February 14, 2012.

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• History & Politics

Roberto Saviano and Nouriel Roubini: Two Perspectives on the Crisis [2011]

 The lecture "Italy and the U.S.: Two Perspectives on the Crisis" by Roberto Saviano and Nouriel Roubini. Moderated by Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Presented by Casa Italiana, NYU’s Department of Italian Studies and the Global and Joint Program Studies at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. From NYU’s Stern School of Business Paulson Auditorium. December 8, 2011.

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President Giorgio Napolitano [2011]

On March 29, 2011, before his lecture at NYU’s historic Law School, Giorgio Napolitano briefly visited Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò.

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• History & Politics

Hemingway’s Veneto [2011]

 A short video about the photographic exhibition “Hemingway’s Veneto”, on view at Casa Italiana from November 9 to December 15, 2011. Featuring interviews with the curators.

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• History & Politics

Beppe Severgnini on Berlusconi’s Italy [2011]

The presentation of Beppe Severgnini’s "Mamma Mia!" on Berlusconi’s Italy, with Stefano Albertini and Jacob Weisberg. November 4, 2011.

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In Difesa della Giustizia: A Conversation with Piero Luigi Vigna [2011]

 One of the most important figures among Italian magistrates, Piero Luigi Vigna presents his latest book in conversation with Alexander Stille. September 28, 2011.

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Two Mediterranean Statesmen at the Helm of the U.N. (Part 2 of 2: Amintore Fanfani) [2011]

 Part 2 of the Symposium on Guido de Marco and Amintore Fanfani from September 26, 2011.

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Two Mediterranean Statesmen at the Helm of the U.N. (Part 1 of 2: Guido de Marco) [2011]

 The first half of the symposium on Amintore Fanfani and Guido de Marco that took place at Casa Italiana on September 26, 2011.

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