2nd ITALIAN DESIGN DAY : “Giving Industrial Materials a New Spirit”
On the occasion of the 2nd Italian Design Day promoted by the MAECI-Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute – in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency – organize a presentation by the Italian designer Jacopo Foggini, chosen by the MAECI as Ambassador of Design for Lebanon.Mr. […]
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Conference: Green Retail Architecture and Design: the Sustainability, How to Manage It
The Italian Cultural Institute and the Lebanese University organize a conference given by the well-known designer Giorgio A. De Ponti, Professor at the Faculty of Design (technology of materials for industrial drawing) of the Politecnico di Milano, on the important theme of sustainability in architecture and design. Recent innovations in modern architectural technology have facilitated […]
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Workshop: Interior Design for Retail: Space Interaction
The Italian Cultural Institute and the Lebanese University organize, for the design students of the Lebanese University, a workshop given by the well-known designer Giorgio A. De Ponti, Professor at the Faculty of Design (technology of materials for industrial drawing) of the Politecnico di Milano. The future of retail is to foster dialogue and interaction. […]
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Workshop: Sustainable Retail Design and Usability: People Interaction
The Italian Cultural Institute and the Saint Esprit University of Kaslik organize, for the students in design of the USEK, a workshop given by the well-known designer Giorgio A. De Ponti, Professor at the Faculty of Design (technology of materials for industrial drawing) of the Politecnico di Milano. Shopping is part and parcel of our […]
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SOL Festival – Lebanese Pipe Organ Week
The Italian Cultural Institute in Beirut, the School of Music of the Notre Dame of Louaizé University and the International Organ Festival of Terra Santa organize SOL’s third music season. Participating this year, two Italian organists (Eugenio Maria Fagiani and Giovanni Vaglica) and a flutist (Calogero Giallanza). Sunday January 28, 2018 – 8 pmEUGENIO MARIA FAGIANIÉglise de […]
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Concert “Petite Messe Solennelle” by G. Rossini
Concert organized in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute for the 150th anniversary of Rossini’s death, within the Season of Chamber Music of the Antonine University, with the participation of three Italian artists: Caterina Di Tonno (soprano), Rosa Bove (contralto), Francesco Vultaggio (baryton-bass) and the pianist Fabio Centanni. Musical direction : Rev. Fr. Toufic Maatouk, […]
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24rd European Film Festival, January 24th – February 4th
Participation of the Italian Cultural Institute with the following films:• Fortunata by Sergio Castellito• A Ciambra by Jonas Carpignano• Moglie e Marito by Simone Godano PROGRAMME BEIRUT – METROPOLIS EMPIRE SOFIL 1Saturday 27th January / Samedi 27 janvier17:30 – Fortunata Sergio Castellitto (IT) Sunday 28th January / Dimanche 28 janvier22:15 – Moglie e Marito / […]
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60o BEIRUT INTERNATIONAL ARAB BOOK FAIR
Participation to the Beirut International Arab Book Fair with the presentation of the book “Thus spoke Umberto Eco”, a collection of unpublished articles by the late famous semiologist – previously issued on the French press – in its Arabic translation. The book is curated by Ghazi Berro and Paolo Fabbri. The Italian Cultural Institute will […]
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FESTIVAL BEIRUT CHANTS – Xth SEASON
L’IIC participates to the Tenth Edition of the prestigious Festival Beirut Chants, to which many institutions collaborate, such as the Antonine University and the Notre Dame of Louaize University, with tree great concerts: December 1st: Opening of the Festival with Beethoven’s IX Symphony and 3 Italian singers: Daria Masiero, soprano, Sonia Prina, mezzo-soprano, and Carlo […]
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SECOND ITALIAN CUISINE WEEK IN THE WORLD – PRESENTATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GASTRONOMIC SCIENCES IN POLLENZO
The Italian Cultural Institute in Lebanon organizes, in collaboration with the Lebanese University (public), the presentation of the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, cofounded by Carlo Petrini of Slow Food. The University’s President, Dr Andrea Pieroni, will inform the journalists and the specialized public of the three-year and master degree programs offered at Pollenzo, […]
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