“WAVE”: WORKS BY RINO NOTOArt exhibition

I n this highly anticipated new series of expected portraits, Rino Noto contemplates

the ebb and flow of candid human activity. But Wave’s dozen images do more than merely document the flux of life. Noto delves into the absurd, abstracting these intimate scenes and pulling them out of conventional time and space. These visual peaks and troughs inherent to Noto’s imagery – that stark contrast between light and shadow, those

jarring hues, the unexpectedly bold forms and rippling landscapes – seem to echo the scenes’ conceptual content. In Wave, we catch a brief, truncated glimpse of life’s cycles: joy, resilience, purposeful absurdity, all presented in one interconnected package. Like a Warhol silkscreen or a snapshot of daily living broken down by the pointillism of Seurat, it’s not a simple photo we see, but an image transformed – just like Noto’s many subjects.

Opening Reception on June 20 at 6:30pm. The exhibit runs through September 7, 2017 | Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 496 Huron St., Toronto | Gallery hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 1:00pm; 2:30pm - 5:00pm | FREE ADMISSION | Presented by Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

HIG

HLIG

HT O

F TH

E M

ON

TH

CELEBRATING JUNE, ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH

newsletter JUNE - JULY - AUGUST

PAOLO BACILIERI: “FUN”Art exhibition with TCAFThe exhibit features 30 original illustrations from his latest graphic novel, Fun, 10 original illustrations from La Magnifica Desolazione and 10 original illustrations from Sweet Salgari.

Paolo Bacilieri is a comics artist based in Milan. His works include Barokko, Durasagra and The Supermaso Attitude. He is also the creator of Zeno Porno, whose madcap adventures are collected in the books Zeno Porno and La Magnifica Desolazione. His recent graphic novels include Adiòs Muchachos and Sweet Salgari. His latest graphic novel, FUN, is published in English by SelfMadeHero. Both an impeccably researched history and a playful literary crime story, Paolo Bacilieri’s FUN is a breathtakingly inventive graphic novel that explores the strange power of one of the world’s most popular pastimes: crossword puzzle

through Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 496 Huron St., Toronto | FREE ADMISSION | Presented by Istituto Italiano di Cultura | In collaboration with TCAF - Toronto Comic Arts Festival.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

LINO TAGLIAPIETRA @ SANDRA AINSLEY GALLERYLino Tagliapietra’s career is defined by a dedication to workmanship, innovation and collaboration. Born in 1934 on the island of Murano, Italy, Tagliapietra began his apprenticeship at the age of 11 with Muranese master Achimede Sequso from whom Tagliapietra achieved the status of Maestro Vetraio by the age of 21. As James Yood, adjunct professor of art history at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago wrote, “there are probably no two words more respected and honored in the the history of modern sculpture in glass than Lino Tagliapietra; he is the living bridge, the crucial link between the august history of Venetian glass and the ceaseless wonders of what today we call the modern Studio Glass Movement”.

Running thorugh Monday, July 03, 2017100 Sunrise Ave, North York, ON | FREE ADMISSION | Presented by Sandra Ainsley Gallery | In collaboration with Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

e x h i b i t i o n s

e x h i b i t i o n s

DISCOVERING ELENA FERRANTEThe Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present two lectures on the works by internationally known Italian writer and best seller Elena Ferrante. The lectures will be held by Dr. Franco Gallippi who will analyze Ferrante’s works through two different perspectives.

Elena Ferrante (born 1943) is the pseudonym of an Italian novelist whose true identity remains a mystery. Ferrante’s books, originally published in Italian, have been translated into English, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish, among other languages. Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels are among her best known works. Ferrante was named one of the 100 most influential people on the planet by Time magazine in 2016.

Franco Gallippi completed his PhD thesis Calvino: Reader of Leopardi and Galileo at the University of Toronto in 2007. He was Assistant Professor of Italian at McMaster University for four years and currently teaches at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Toronto. He is working on a book on Italo Calvino and has appeared in books and academic journals in Italy, Canada and the U.S.

Lecture 1: May 26 from 10:00 to 12:00: The City of Naples in the Works of Elena FerranteLecture 2: June 9 from 10:00 to 12:00: The Works of Elena Ferrante on ScreenIstituto Italiano di Cultura - 496 Huron St., Toronto | Tickets: $20 General Public/ $15 IIC Students | Reservation is required. To register please call 416.921.3802 ext. 228 | Presented by Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

THE PRACTICE OF RESONANCE: AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERSGallery 44’s Field of Vision seriesWriter Federica Bueti and artist Alex Martinis Roe will be in conversation to discuss their common interest in feminist practices of sexual difference, in particular the practices of affidamento and resonance, and the place of writing in the (de)construction, or hacking, of the modern Western subject. In the form of a public exchange of letters, they will explore their methods of framing and constructing their authorial voices and how feminist historical practices have influenced their current research and practices.

Friday, June 02, 2017 At 7:00 pmGallery 44 , 401 Richmond Street West Suite #120, Toronto | FREE ADMISSION | Presented by Gallery 44 | In collaboration with Istituto Italiano di Cultura; Goethe Institut Kanada; Pia

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

l i t e r a t u r e

a r t / l e c t u r e

T H E P R A C T I C E O F R E S O N A N C E : EMILIA-AMALIA SESSION XPresented by Berlin-based artist Alex Martinis-Roe and writer Federica Buetti, this workshop will begin from the resonances between two feminist texts that are from completely different places, contexts and discourses: one about the Milan Women’s Bookstore co-operative, and the other No Selves To Abolish: Afropessimism, anti-Politics, and The End of The World by K. Aarons. The resonances and dissonances between the two texts will be explored through a collective film and writing experiment. Through the production of a short film, the group will devise a toolbox of techniques and practices to explore the conditions for generating political alliances between different positions.

Saturday, June 03, 2017 From 11:00 am To 7:00 pmGallery 44 , 401 Richmond Street West Suite #120, Toronto | FREE ADMISSION | To participate in the workshop, please rsvp to leila@gallery44.org | Presented by Gallery 44 | In collaboration with Istituto Italiano di Cultura; Goethe Institut Kanada; Pia

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

ITALIAN NATIONAL DAY: ART INSTALLATIONS AT CASA LOMA BY FRANCESCA VIVENZA AND BRUNO BILLIO

On the occasion of Castello Italia, the Italian National Day celebration held at Casa Loma, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura is presenting two art installations by Italian- Canadian artists Francesca Vicenza and Bruno Billio to pay tribute to Canada 150th anniversary.

Opens on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 10amIt runs through Wednesday, June 28, 2017.Click here for visitor’s hours.Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto | TICKETS | Presented by the Consulate General of Italy and Liberty Entertainment Group | Co-organizers: the Istituto Italiano di Cultura [IIC], the Italian Trade Commission [ICE], the Italian National Tourist Board [ENIT], the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association [CIBPA], ComItEs, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario [ICCO], the Italian Contemporary Film Festival [ICFF], IC Savings and Villa Charities Inc.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

a r t / w o r k s h o p

s p e c i a l e v e n t s

ICFF: ITALIAN CONTEMPORARY FILM FESTIVAL 2017Join us for the 6th edition of the largest Italian film festivals outside of Italy that offers something for everyone; whether it is comedy, drama, fashion or art...browse the program and find what you want to watch.

“This year’s Festival lineup focuses on three aspects of Italian cinema: creating a bridge between the classics due to the phenomenal presence of film royalty Christian De Sica, welcoming Paola Cortellesi, who demonstrates the importance of women in film as they headline both the opening and closing screenings, as well as the celebration of Canada’s 150th by showcasing the incredible contribution of Italian-Canadians to cinema”. (Cristiano de Florentiis, ICFF Artistic Director).

From Thursday, June 08, 2017 To Friday, June 16, 2017TIFF Bell Lightbox | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON | TICKETS | Presented by ICSavings | Organized by ICFF | In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto, Istituto Italiano di Cultura and Italian Trade Agency

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

MEET ACTOR PAOLA CORTELLESI @ the ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA - TORONTOThe Istituto Italiano di Cultura will host a press conference with ICFF guest of honour Paola Cortellesi.

Paola Cortellesi stars in ICFF’s opening film Qualcosa di nuovo/Something New, a vibrant comedy directed by Cristina Comencini, Paola Cortellesi is an eclectic Italian actress, singer, voice actress and presenter, who has starred in over 20 movies as well as a number of theatrical shows, television and radio shows.

Thursday, June 08, 2017 At 2:00 pm Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 496 Huron St., Toronto | FREE ADMISSION | Infoline 416.921.3802 ext. 221 | Presented by ICFF | In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

c i n e m a

c i n e m a

THE APARTMENT AND WAVES: TWO EXPERIMENTS BY DLTThe creator of The Stranger (multiple worldwide sold out runs) and Off Limits Zone (Luminato Festival) brings you two initial experiments for a new interactive experience around the theme of immigration.

First Experiment: The Apartment. Alone, you step inside the apartment of a recent immigrant. Explore the environment around you and discover the story of the person who lives there. You become the actor of your own experience and connect with the life, challenges and desires of a new comer to Canada. As you delve farther inside their world you become the tenant yourself; perhaps leaving bits of your own story behind.

THE EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED FOR ONLY ONE PARTICIPANT AT A TIME.

June 9th -18th. | Slots are every 35 mins from 5:30pm until 10:45pm. | Location: secret.

Secondo experiment: Waves. Daniele Bartolini will work at the Theatre Centre on a creation of an interactive narrative piece with the theme of immigration. From June 19th to June 29th | The Theatre Centre | 1115 Queen St W, Toronto, ON

Presented by DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT) | In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and The Theatre CentreC

LICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

SCREENING OF “IL FIUME HA SEMPRE RAGIONE” DI SILVIO SOLDINIICFF LITERATUREAlberto Casiraghy and Josef Weiss are true bibliophile artists. One in Osnago, the other in Mendrisio, they have been dedicating themselves for years to valuable editorial and typographical activities, still printing with mobile characters, preserving the memory of a perfect ingenuity made of manual skills and technique, but also of inventiveness and poetry. Silvio Soldini gives us a realistic and poetical portrait of these two artists-artisans, who chose one of the oldest professions in a modern world, finding great success and approval.

Preceding the screening there will be a video interview with the film’s protagonist Alberto Casiraghy immediately followed by a reading of Casiraghy’s Aphorisms by both Casiraghy and Corrado Paina. Poets Rob Marra and Lucio Iacobelli will then each present their own poems live from the stage.

Sunday, June 11, 2017 At 4:00 pm

TIFF Bell Lightbox 350 King St. W. Toronto | FREE OF CHARGE: GET YOUR TICKETS | Presented by The Italian Contemporary Film Festival | In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario and the Associazione Culturale L’Altra Italia

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

c i n e m a

t h e a t r e

CHRISTIAN DE SICA @ the ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA - TORONTOItalian box office celebrity Christian De Sica, son of iconic director Vittorio De Sica, will be receiving the ICFF’s Lifetime Achievement Award, whose previous recipients include screen legends such as Al Pacino, Academy Award® Winner Roberto Benigni and film star Claudia Cardinale. De Sica will also be presenting his latest films, Poveri ma ricchi/Poor but Rich and Fraulein/Una fiaba d’inverno/A Winter Tale.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 At 11:00 amIstituto Italiano di Cultura - 496 Huron St., Toronto | FREE ADMISSION | Infoline 416.921.3802 ext. 221 | Presented by ICFF | In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

“O MARE CANTA”: THE EVOLUTION OF THE CANZONE NAPOLETANAby Vesuvius EnsembleThe sea has long been a source of inspiration for Neapolitan musicians and poets, whose legendary founder Parthenope threw herself into the sea in despair after failing to seduce Ulysses with her song. With this program, Vesuvius Ensemble invites you to embark on a musical journey which explores the many genres of Neapolitan song which evolved over the centuries: villanellas, serenatas, barcaroles, opera arias, salon songs, and finally classical songs of the nineteenth century.

Friday, June 16, 2017 At 8:00 pm Heliconian Hall - 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto | Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

m u s i c

c i n e m a

TWO DYNAMIC PATHS ON A SHARED ROAD: CANADIAN-ITALIAN COOPERATION AT 150 AND 156

The interdisciplinary conference, organized on the occasion of Canada’s sesquicentennial and including participants from social sciences and humanities, has two goals. The first is to celebrate 150 years of Canada and the contribution of Italian-Canadians to Canada’s economic, political, social and cultural development. The second goal is to bring together academics and policymakers from both countries to spur cooperation between Canada and Italy.

Saturday, June 17, 2017 | Starts at 9:20amIstituto Italiano di Cultura - 496 Huron St., Toronto | FREE ADMISSION | click here to register | Organized by the Research Centre for Economic Analysis (RCEA) | In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto; Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Toronto

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

COMPAGNIA BACCALÀ AT LUMINATO FESTIVAL 2017 Pss PssInspired by Chaplin, Keaton, and the stars of silent films, Compagnia Baccalà’s timeless performance of enthralling physicality and exquisite expression has been delighting audiences around the world since 2010.

Winner of 13 international prizes, including the Cirque Du Soleil prize, Pss Pss has been performed over 600 times, in over 50 countries, and on all 5 continents, to huge acclaim.

From June 17, 2017 To June 18, 2017The Famous Spiegeltent at David Pecaut Square, Toronto | Click here for more details on time, dates and tickets | Organized by Luminato | In collaboration with Istituto Italiano di Cultura and Villa Charities

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON TIME, DATES AND TICKETS

t h e a t r e

c o n f e r e n c e

MASSIMILIANO FUKSASITALY INSPIRES CANADA – AZURE TalksWith a career spanning over 40 years, architect Massimiliano Fuksas has stacked his portfolio with more than 600 international projects that typify his unique and innovative vision. After working with some of the greats, including Archigram and Jørn Utzon, Massimiliano founded Studio Fuksas in partnership with his wife Doriana in 1985. Based in Rome, the firm also has headquarters in Paris and Shenzhen. The studio’s award-winning projects range in size and scope and include museums, cultural centres, airports and urban interventions across the globe.

Sat, June 24, 2017 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMPresented by The Consulate General of Italy, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the Emilio Goggio Chair in Italian Studies University of Toronto, and AZURE, in collaboration with L’Altra Italia and ISSNAF Ontario

In addition to the Italy Inspires Canada – AZURE Talks, Massimiliano Fuksas will be present as Guest of Honour at the 2017 AZ Awards Gala, on Friday, June 23 at Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER

HYPER+ FEATURING NICK FRASER @ TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVALHyper+ is a recent trio interested in a research on timbres and sound, on new techniques of improvisation, using new rhythmic and melodic elements and playing both acoustic and electric instruments with effects and much more.

In this “music lab” Nicola Fazzini (alto & soprano saxes, flute), Alessandro Fedrigo (electric & acoustic bass guitars, effects) and Luca Colussi (drums).developed a creative vocabulary that they apply to both original pieces and standards.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 At 7:00 pmHeliconian Hall - 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto, ON | Organized by TD Toronto Jazz Festival | In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

m u s i c

c o n f e r e n c e

MICHAEL OCCHIPINTI QUARTET FEATURING PILAR @ TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVALIlaria Pilar Patassini in concert, with Michael Occhipinti (guitar), Roberto Occhipinti (bass), Louis Simao (accordion), and Mark Kelso (drums).

Pilar is an Italian singer and songwriter. Her talent combines the vocal interpretation with the instrumental use of the voice: the result is a peculiar blend of folk and roots singer-songwriter style with a contemporary and original soundscape.

Sunday, July 2, 2017 At 7:00pmHeliconian Hall - 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto, ON | Organized by TD Toronto Jazz Festival | In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

IMAGO MUNDI - CANADAPress ConferenceThe IIC Toronto is honoured to host the press conference for Imago Mundi (www.imagomundiart.com), a unique artistic project featuring 776 artists from all over Canada that will be shown in Venice at the Palazzo Loredan from August 29 to October 29 as part of the celebrations of the 150 anniversary of the foundation of Canada.

This unprecedented event includes works from Eastern and Western Canada as well as North American First Nations and Inuit artists with the intention to give a multidisciplinary portrait of this vast country; a sort of creative laboratory as seen through the work of artists active in several disciplines, such as painting, sculpture as well as architecture, design, literature, cinema and music.

Thursday, July 06, 2017 | From 6:30 pm To 8:30 pm

Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 496 Huron St., Toronto | FREE ADMISSION | Infoline 416.921.3802 ext. 221 | Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura | In collaboration with Imago Mundi

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

e x h i b i t i o n s

m u s i c

CINEMA ON CORSO ITALIARESTORED ITALIAN MASTERPIECES!4 Italian classic masterpieces restored to their original beauty presented by Corso Italia BIA thanks to their partnership with The Associazione Amarcord Emilianoromagnoli dell’Ontario and Cineteca di Bologna.

SATURDAY JULY 8 6:00pm PANE E CIOCCOLATA

9:00pm LA DOLCE VITA

SATURDAY AUGUST 126:00pm PER UN PUGNO DI DOLLARI

9:00pm NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO

Cinema on St. Clair | FREE ADMISSION | Organized by BIA - Business Improvement Area | In collaboration with Associazione Amarcord Emilianoromagnoli dell’Ontario; Cineteca di Bologna | Co-presented by Istituto Italiano di Cultura

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

-------------------

JUNE IS ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH IN CANADA!Across Canada, the Italian Heritage Foundation and various groups and organizations are hosting or presenting Italian-themed events, from street fairs, to musical concerts, to exhibitions, literary readings and film screenings.

In 2010, the Ontario legislature passed a bill to officially declare June Italian Heritage Month. Over the years, cities all across Canada have adopted the declaration and celebrate the Italian heritage.

For a complete events listing, please visit www.italianheritagecanada.ca.

--------------------

PLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. IT IS RECCOMENDED TO CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATED SCHEDULE CLOSE TO THE DATE OF EACH EVENT.

LEARN ITALIAN AT THE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA IN ONE OF ITS TWO LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN ORVAUGHAN.Call 416.921.3802 ext. 227/228 OR CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

I T A L I A N L A N G U A G E

I nostri records indicano che abbiano il Suo permesso per mandarLe email. Se Vuole CANCELLARSI invii una e-mail a: iictoronto@esteri.it.

Our records indicate that we have your permission to send you email. If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE, please send an email to iictoronto@esteri.it .

c i n e m a

4 9 6 H U R O N S T R E E T T O R O N T O 4 1 6 9 2 1 3 8 0 2 X 2 2 1 I I C T O R O N T O @ E S T E R I . I T

IIC-TORONTO IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BLOOR ST. CULTURE CORRIDOR