Istituto Italiano di Cultura New York

Istituto Italiano di Cultura New York Official Profile | Italian Cultural Institute of New York
A home for Italian culture, open to all who love it

Founded in 1961, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York is an office of the Italian government, dedicated to the promotion of Italian language and culture in the United States through the organization of cultural events. Under the guidance of its trustees at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its advisory board, and its staff, the Italian Institute of Culture of New York conforms to this commitment by fostering the cultural exchange between Italy and the US in a variety of areas, from the arts to the humanities to science. Central to the Italian Cultural Institute’s mission is a constant effort to encourage the understanding and enjoyment of Italian culture by organizing and promoting cultural events in collaboration with the most prominent academic and cultural institutions of the East Coast. The Italian Cultural Institute of New York focuses on the development of initiatives aimed at showcasing Italian excellence in various fields, such as science, technology, the arts and design. The development of academic exchanges, the organization and support of visual arts exhibitions, the grants for translation and publication of Italian books, the promotion of Italian studies, and the cooperation with local institutions in planning various events that focus on Italian music, dance, cinema, theater, architecture, literature, philosophy etc., are just a few examples of the Institute’s initiatives. In conclusion, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York provides an “open window” on the cultural and social aspects of past and current Italy.

📆This week at IIC New York! A new week of music, literature, and cultural experiences is coming to the Italian Cultural ...
10/16/2026

📆This week at IIC New York!

A new week of music, literature, and cultural experiences is coming to the Italian Cultural Institute of New York. Discover our upcoming events!

🎹 October 20 | Giulia Mazzoni — 6 PM
American Tapes — a solo piano concert with pianist and composer Giulia Mazzoni.

📖 October 21 | Beatrice senza veli — 6 PM
An unprecedented interview: a conversation never given before, offering a new perspective on Beatrice.

🎤 October 22–24 | The Language of Rap
A live show exploring the language and creative energy of rap.

👧 October 3 | Reading in Italian | 10 AM
Our weekly Italian reading sessions for children with stories, discussion, and creative activities.

💃 October 3 | Parole Danzanti | 10 AM
Children can discover Italian through movement, music, dance, and play with Arianna Stendardo Gamble.

🔗 Discover all the details and register through the link in bio.

✨ An Evening Celebrating Italian History and ArtOn October 14, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York inaugurated tw...
10/16/2026

✨ An Evening Celebrating Italian History and Art

On October 14, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York inaugurated two remarkable exhibitions in the presence of Hon. Giorgio Mulè, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies.

🇮🇹 1946: The Birth of the Republic. The Constituent Assembly at Montecitoriocelebrates the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

🎨 Caravaggio: Mary Magdalene in Ecstasypresents, for the first time in the United States, this masterpiece by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.

📍 Both exhibitions are open to the public through November 6 at the Italian Cultural Institute, 686 Park Avenue, New York.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience two extraordinary chapters of Italian history and art!

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10/15/2026
10/08/2026

🎶 A special day at IIC New York!

The magic of the Zecchino d’Oro arrived at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, bringing music, energy, and the voices of a new generation.

From their arrival at IIC New York to singing together, it was a wonderful celebration of Italian music and culture. 🇮🇹✨

Thank you for sharing this special moment with us! ❤️

🌊🎥📚 Next week at IIC-NY!🐋 Oct. 7 | Face to face with the Giants of the Mediterranean | 6:00 PMJoin photographer and expl...
10/03/2026

🌊🎥📚 Next week at IIC-NY!

🐋 Oct. 7 | Face to face with the Giants of the Mediterranean | 6:00 PM
Join photographer and explorer Alberto Luca Recchi for stories and images from 40 years of encounters with whales and white sharks.

🎶 Oct 8 | Piccolo Coro dell’Antoniano | 11:00 AM
For the first time. Zecchino d’oro in New York

🎥 Oct. 9 | Food and Future 2026 | 6:00 PM
Discover the 12 finalist videos of the Italian Video Art Contest and take part in the evening’s popular vote.

📚Oct. 10 | Reading in Italian | 10:AM
Stories, discussions, and creative activities in Italian for children ages 6–12, led by Malina Mannarino.

🎶 Oct. 10 | Musicalisinasce | 10 AM
A morning of music in Italian for children ages 0–5, led by Claudia Calì.

📍 IIC-NY | 686 Park Avenue
🎟️ Free Entry

Save the dates and join us! 🇮🇹

🌊🎥📚 Next week at IIC-NY!🐋 Oct. 7 | Incontro ravvicinato con i giganti del Mediterraneo | 6:00 PMJoin photographer and ex...
10/02/2026

🌊🎥📚 Next week at IIC-NY!

🐋 Oct. 7 | Incontro ravvicinato con i giganti del Mediterraneo | 6:00 PM
Join photographer and explorer Alberto Luca Recchi for stories and images from 40 years of encounters with whales and white sharks.

🎥 Oct. 9 | Food and Future 2026 | 6:00 PM
Discover the 12 finalist videos of the Italian Video Art Contest and take part in the evening’s popular vote.

🎶 Oct. 10 | Musicalisinasce | 10 AM
A morning of music in Italian for children ages 0–5, led by Claudia Calì.

📚 Oct. 10 | Reading in Italian | 10:AM
Stories, discussions, and creative activities in Italian for children ages 6–12, led by Malina Mannarino.

📍 IIC-NY | 686 Park Avenue
🎟️ Free Entry

Save the dates and join us! 🇮🇹

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⛰️ From the page to the screen, and back to the mountains.Yesterday at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, we ex...
09/30/2026

⛰️ From the page to the screen, and back to the mountains.

Yesterday at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, we explored “The Eight Mountains” by Paolo Cognetti during our Book Club, followed by a screening of the film adaptation by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch.

The evening continued with a conversation between Daniela Berta, Director of the Museo Nazionale della Montagna – CAI Torino, and Claudio Pagliara, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of New York.

A conversation about mountains, friendship, solitude, and the powerful relationship between people and the places they call home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening. 🏔️📖🎬

09/30/2026

🎶 A night of opera:
from powerful voices to timeless melodies, we look back at the evening filled with emotion.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

“THE LANGUAGE OF RAP” FESTIVALFrom Italy to the birthplace of Hip Hop. The Language of Rap is the first festival connect...
09/29/2026

“THE LANGUAGE OF RAP” FESTIVAL
From Italy to the birthplace of Hip Hop. The Language of Rap is the first festival connecting Italian and American rap through showcases, talks and workshops, taking place at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York for the Week of the Italian Language in the World. Conceived and artistically directed by Amir Issaa:

▪️Oct 22 | Amir Issaa Rap Writing Workshop
▪️Oct 23 | Adriana Ie & DY (Dynasty) Showcase
▪️Oct 24 | Davide Shorty & Skyzoo Showcase

➡ Swipe to see the full lineup.

📍Istituto Italiano di Cultura — 686 Park Avenue
🎟️ Free admission | Registration required on iicnewyork.esteri.it

“THE LANGUAGE OF RAP” FESTIVALFrom Italy to the birthplace of Hip Hop. The Language of Rap is the first festival connect...
09/29/2026

“THE LANGUAGE OF RAP” FESTIVAL
From Italy to the birthplace of Hip Hop. The Language of Rap is the first festival connecting Italian and American rap through showcases, talks and workshops, taking place at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York for the Week of the Italian Language in the World. Conceived and artistically directed by Amir Issaa:

▪️Oct 22 | Amir Issaa Rap Writing Workshop
▪️Oct 23 | Adriana Ie & DY (Dynasty) Showcase
▪️Oct 24 | Davide Shorty & Skyzoo Showcase

➡ Swipe to see the full lineup.

📍Istituto Italiano di Cultura — 686 Park Avenue
🎟️ Free admission | Registration required on iicnewyork.esteri.it

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