ARTISTIC RESIDENCY AND TOUR OF GUITARIST MATTEO DI LEONARDO
From 10 to 26 February, guitarist Matteo Di Leonardo (www.matteodileonardo.com) returns to Kenya. He will be engaged in a tour that includes Nairobi, Malindi and Watamu. Matteo Di Leonardo (1993) is a jazz guitarist born and raised in Teramo (Italy). After starting his studies in Italy, he moved to Belgium, where he attended the Conservatory […]
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Screening of the movie “Terezin” by Gabriele Guidi
We wish to invite you to the screening of the movie “Terezin” directed by Gabriele Guidi (in English). “Terezin” tells the story of Antonio, an Italian clarinettist, and Martina, a Czechoslovak violinist, who fall in love with each other during the World War II. They will be deported to Terezin concentration camp where their love […]
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Co-lectures by Prof. Michele Filippo Fontefrancesco (UniSG)
Michele Filippo Fontefrancesco (Alessandria, 1983) is a researcher of cultural anthropology at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo. His research focuses on the theme of local development, with particular attention to issues related to know-how, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. He has carried out extensive researches in Kenya, particularly in relation to the production and […]
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Presentation of the book “Nairobi” and photographic exhibition
“Nairobi” is the book dedicated to the capital of Kenya published as part of the “Visible Cities” series by the OGzero publishing house. The work, curated by Freddie Del Curatolo and Leni Frau, tells the story of the city in a journey through urban spaces, unhinging the clichés of the Western imagination thanks to the […]
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Artistic residency: Giulia Carbonero and Giulio Pedretti
Giulio Pedretti and Giulia Carbonero are two videomakers committed to the preservation and promotion of Italian home movies through the “Superottimisti” Association (www.superottimisti.it), which manages a regional archive of home movies from the 1920s to the 1980s. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 4, the two videomakers are in Nairobi for a workshop on film production […]
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Daniele Statella and Silvia Tettamanzi at NAICCON
We are pleased to inform all people interested in comics, gamig and cosplay that two Italian guests will take part in NAICCON (Nairobi Comic Convention). The convention will be held at the Sarit Centre on November 19 and 20, 2022. The Italian guests are the illustrator Daniele Statella (Diabolik, Dylan Dog, Dampyr,…) and cosplayer Silvia […]
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Photographic Exhibition – Taste of Roots: Home, where you least expect it
From Nov. 16 to Dec. 16, the exhibition “Taste of Roots: Home, where you least expect it” by Sara Caccinelli and Martina Carniglia is on display at the Nairobi Street Kitchen. “Taste of roots – Home, where you least expect it” is an art project that aims to take visitors on a journey to a […]
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Symposium “Conviviality and innovation: the ingredients for a sustainable and healthy diet”
The conference “Conviviality and innovation: the ingredients for a sustainable and healthy diet” will be held on Monday, Nov. 14 starting at 9 a.m. This event is organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi and Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute. The following guests will deliver speeches: Prof. Michele Filippo Fontefrancesco – University of Gastronomic Sciences, […]
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Pizza masterclass for kids
On the occasion of the ‘Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World’ we are pleased to invite you to a pizza masterclass for kids. The event will take place on Sunday 13th November at 11:00 am at Matteo’s Restaurant (Ngong Road, Karen Nairobi). Booking essential iicnairobi@esteri.it (by 9.11) Update: this event is fully booked […]
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Podcast “The Sustainability Journey”
On the occasion of the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,” Samuele Tini‘s channel “The Sustainability Journey” will host three special episodes dedicated to the event. Ep. 1 – 7.11.22: Ambassador Roberto Natali and the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi, Elena Gallenca, talk about the “Week of Italian Cuisine” in Kenya. […]
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