La ricotta | La rabbia
Introduced by Ara H. Merjian (NYU)
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Topic: Italian Society
- History & Politics
Anthony Hecht’s Italian Journey
In collaboration with the Bogliasco Foundation. A lecture by David Yezzi, Johns Hopkins University. Introduced by Laura Harrison, President of the Bogliasco Foundation. October 10, 2018.
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- Cinema & Television
Gabriella Belloni’s American Dream
On the occasion of Italian Heritage and Culture Month, dedicated this year to Italian Women in America: Breaking Barriers. A conversation with author and director Gabriella Belloni, moderated by Stefano Albertini (NYU). October 9, 2018
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- History & Politics
Filippo La Porta on an “Ethical” Dante
A lecture by Filippo La Porta, critic and essayist, in conversation with Achille Varzi (Columbia University). October 4, 2018.
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- Economy & Finance
Globalization vs Authenticity
The Future of Italian Restaurants. The third chapter of Gruppo Italiano’s Italian Table Talks. September 24, 2018.
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- Art
Presentation of “La stanza verde”
“La stanza verde: Autobiografia di Sandro Manzo” (2017, Electa) by Fiamma Arditi. Author Fiamma Arditi and Sandro Manzo in conversation with artists Vincenzo Amato, Shoja Azari, Phong Bui. Moderated by Stefano Albertini (NYU). September 20, 2018
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- Cinema & Television
The (Political) Forms of Technology
Antonioni, Olmi, De Seta, and Post-WWII Industrial Cinema. A lecture by Pierpaolo Antonello, Cambridge University, UK. September 19, 2018.
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- Casa Italiana
Director Albertini on UnoMattina
Casa director Stefano Albertini and i-Italy Editor-in-Chief Letizia Airos interviewed on RAIUno’s talk show UnoMattina. September 17, 2018.
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- Art
Neorealism and Photography
A panel discussion in conjuntion with the exhibition NeoRealismo: The New Image in Italy, 1932-1960. Featuring curator Enrica Viganò and Prof. Maria Antonella Pelizzari (CUNY). Moderated by Ara Merjian (NYU). September 10, 2018.
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- Gastronomy
Tu Vuo’ Fa’ il Napoletane: Facce da Pizza
An evening celebrating the art of the Neapolitan pizzaiuolo. A Q&A with director Matteo Troncone, Antonio Pace (President, Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana), Peppe Miele (Delegato Associazione per Stati Uniti), Pasquale Cozzolino and Rosario Procino (Ribalta), Rosario Granieri (Rossopomodoro), Ciro Iovine (Song Napule). Moderated by Stefano Albertini (NYU). April 17, 2018
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- History & Politics
Remapping Italy’s Transnational Migrations and Colonial Legacies
Book presentation of “Pre-Occupied Spaces: Remapping Italy’s Transnational Migrations and Colonial Legacies”. Author Teresa Fiore in conversation with Konstantina Zanou (Columbia University). With the participation of Giovanna Calvino. May 24, 2018
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- Art
Veneto, the Land of Venice
Co-presented with EM Dreams Factory, in collaboration with Regione Veneto and Fondazione Arena di Verona, a celebration of the north-eastern Italian region, with tastings of local cuisine and wines, featuring an exclusive performance by Ruth Iniesta and Saimir Pirgu, with the participation of Federico Caner, Councillor of Tourism of Regione Veneto, and Cecilia Gasdìa, General Manager, Fondazione Arena di Verona. May 10, 2018
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- History & Politics
Presentation of “La lettera sovversiva”
Presentation of “La lettera sovversiva: Da Don Milani a De Mauro, il potere delle parole” by Vanessa Roghi. The author in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU) and Chiara Trebaiocchi (Harvard). April 27, 2018
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