“Becoming Humans” mural by Street Art Ball Project
On the occasion of the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi’s birth, the Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi is pleased to promote the creation of a horizontal mural inspired by the book The Adventures of Pinocchio. The artistic project, curated by the StreetArtBall Project collective, will be created by Paolo Baraldi, Tommaso Cambiaghi and Stefano Panizzo on […]
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Design Exhibition “Dearest Pinocchio. Italian designers and graphic designers redesign the world’s most famous puppet”
On the occasion of the Italian Design Day and the bicentenary of Carlo Collodi’s birth, the Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi – in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, ITA – Italian Trade Agency Office and Nairobi Design Week – presents the exhibition “Dearest Pinocchio. Italian designers and graphic artists redesign the world’s most famous […]
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Guitar Masterclass with Claudio Quartarone
Monday, 2 March 2026 – 2:00 PM at the Kenya Conservatoire of Music On the occasion of his artistic residency in Nairobi, Italian guitarist and composer Claudio Quartarone will hold a masterclass exclusively dedicated to guitarists. The session will be structured to allow for meaningful engagement and adequate time for each participant. An intermediate to […]
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“Jute Portraits” by Franz Cerami
The artistic project “Jute Portraits,” curated by Franz Cerami, aims to celebrate in a creative and innovative way the community of workers involved in the coffee value chain in Kenya, placing people, their stories and their role at the center of one of the country’s most important agricultural sectors. Franz Cerami is an Italian visual […]
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Artistic Residency – Claudio Quartarone
We are pleased to announce that, from 23 February to 22 March 2026, guitarist Claudio Quartarone will be in artistic residence in Nairobi as part of the AIR – Artists in Residence programme, conceived by MIDJ and supported by SIAE, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Europe […]
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“Il secolo africano” by Diego Masi for the second 2026 event of “IncontrItaliani”
“Il secolo africano” by Diego Masi for the second 2026 event of “IncontrItaliani” On Thursday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m., the second 2026 appointment of “IncontrItaliani” returns. The monthly series is conceived and promoted by Malindikenya.net at the Muthaiga Shopping Centre in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi, COMITES, Enoteca and La Dolce […]
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Interpreting the World: Umberto Eco Between Philosophy and Storytelling
The Italian Institute of Culture in Nairobi, in collaboration with the Department of Literature of the University of Nairobi, is pleased to present the open lecture: Interpreting the World: Umberto Eco Between Philosophy and Storytelling 📅 Wednesday, 11 February 🕥 10:30 a.m. 📍 University of Nairobi, University Tower, Room 10-01 The event is dedicated to […]
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From Wine to Art: Creative Workshop with PurpleRyta
The Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi invites you to an exclusive creative experience where wine is transformed into art. On Thursday, January 29, at Ikigai – Westlands, Italian artist Rita Barbero, known as PurpleRyta, will lead a hands-on creative workshop introducing participants to her distinctive wine on paper technique. The workshop will take place from […]
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Antonella Bonomi guest at “IncontrItaliani”
After its success in 2025, the “IncontrItaliani” series return on Thursday, January 15, at 6:30 p.m. “IncontrItaliani” is a monthly literary appointment conceived and promoted by Malindikenya.net in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi, COMITES, Enoteca, and La Dolce Vita. The event, in Italian, represents an opportunity for gathering and cultural exchange. The […]
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“Attese e Ritorni” di Gianfranco Morino per il quarto appuntamento di IncontrItaliani
“Attese e ritorni” by Gianfranco Morino for the fourth edition of Incontri Italiani On Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 pm, the fourth edition of Incontri Italiani returns. The monthly series is created and promoted by Malindikenya.net at the Muthaiga Shopping Centre, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi, Enoteca, and La Dolce Vita. […]
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