Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

Our September newsletter is out.
https://iictoronto.esteri.it/en/news/dall_istituto/notices-and-other-information/newsletter/

08/28/2026

After more than three wonderful months, it’s time to say goodbye to our intern, Amelie (Luiss Guido Carli & King's College London )

Throughout her time at the Italian Cultural Institute, Amelie has been an invaluable part of our team, bringing creativity, enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication to everything she worked on. From events and exhibitions to communications and day-to-day activities, she always went above and beyond and made a truly meaningful contribution to the Institute.

It has been a true pleasure having Amelie with us, and we will certainly miss her energy, positive attitude, and smile around the office!

Good luck with everything and, hopefully, this is not a goodbye, but a see you soon! 🥂🇮🇹

08/25/2026

Colapesce Dimartino, two of Italy’s most celebrated songwriters, behind the massive hit “Musica Leggerissima” (5x Platinum) and Sanremo favourite “Splash”, bring their acclaimed acoustic duo show to Toronto. Just voices, guitars, and stories behind the songs.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre, Greenwin Theatre, 5040 Yonge St
🗓️ Sunday, September 20 · Doors 6:30PM · Show 7:30PM
🎟️ Free admission, registration required, limited seating, first-come first-served
🇮🇹 Performance in Italian

Arrive early: no late admission once the show begins.

Presented by IIC Toronto with Picicca Management, Salty Music, Migrazioni Sonore & 42 Records.

08/21/2026

08/07/2026

✨Découvrez Clara Tosi Pamphili, commissaire de l’exposition « Italia è Moda » 🇮🇹.

Historienne des arts appliqués et spécialiste de la mode et des costumes de cinéma, Clara considère les archives comme un patrimoine vivant, à réinterpréter et à transmettre. Avec « Italia è Moda », Clara met en lumière la mode👗comme l’une des plus hautes expressions du design et du savoir-faire 🇮🇹, où tradition et innovation se rencontrent.

👉En plus de concevoir des expositions, de publier des ouvrages et d’enseigner, elle a développé un système d’archivage numérique offrant une vision globale de chaque création, qu’il s’agisse d’une œuvre d’art ou d’un objet expérimental. Avec Diane Pernet, elle a organisé le festival ASVOFF à Rome en collaboration avec Bulgari. Elle a également assuré le commissariat d’« Embodying Pasolini », une performance réunissant Tilda Swinton et Olivier Saillard autour des costumes créés pour les films de Pier Paolo Pasolini, ainsi que de l’exposition « Persona » pour Gucci par Alessandro Michele, au Forum romain.

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✨Meet Clara Tosi Pamphili, curator of “Italia è Moda” 🇮🇹.

A historian of applied arts and an expert in fashion and costume design for cinema, Clara views archives as a living heritage to be reinterpreted and shared. Through “Italia è Moda”, Clara highlights fashion👗as one of the highest expressions of 🇮🇹 design and craftsmanship, where tradition and innovation come together.

👉In addition to curating exhibitions, publishing books, and teaching, she has developed a digital archiving system that provides a comprehensive view of each product, whether a work of art or an experimental artefact. With Diane Pernet, she organized the ASVOFF festival in Rome in collaboration with Bulgari. She also curated “Embodying Pasolini”, a performance featuring Tilda Swinton and Olivier Saillard and centred on the costumes created for Pier Paolo Pasolini’s films, as well as the “Persona” exhibition for Gucci by Alessandro Michele at the Roman Forum.

08/07/2026

Our opening reception for From A to B: Artistic Craftsmanship Meets Alighiero Boetti was a wonderful celebration of Italian mastery, where centuries of artisanal tradition met the poetic vision of Alighiero Boetti. Grazie mille to everyone who joined us! 🇮🇹🎨

The exhibition is now open to the public and running until August 19th at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre. Free admission, Monday to Friday, 10AM–5PM.

📍 901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto
🗓️ Now through August 19
🔗 Register and find all the details — link in bio!

Don’t miss this rare dialogue between contemporary art and the highest level of Italian craftsmanship.

08/05/2026

🎬🇮🇹 Discover Italy through cinema and cuisine!

We are pleased to share Cinema & Cucina: An Italian Adventure in Film & Cuisine, a six-week course offered by the University of St. Michael’s College in collaboration with Cucinato Studio.

Explore Italian culture through film screenings, guided discussions, and a hands-on culinary experience celebrating Italy’s regional traditions, history, and everyday life.

📅 Part I: September 16 – October 21, 2026
📅 Part II: November 4 – December 9, 2026

📍University of St. Michael’s College & Cucinato Studio, Toronto

For more information and registration details, visit the course page.