Culture
Travel
Tourism & Places

Provenà§al Heritage in Piedmont

From Piedmont to Catalunia, the Occitan area crosses the borders of Italy, Spain, and France, and its heritage is still reflected in today's language, culture, and traditions of the remote western valleys of Piedmont.

by

Ambra Dalmasso

on

30/10/2022

Culture
Art & Culture

An Ancient Dance in a Modern World

Tarantella thrives on southern soil. Rosa Voto shares her love for tarantella paying homage to her ancestors' traditions and rituals and challenging modern-day stereotypes.

by

Annalisa Cercone

on

21/10/2022

Lifestyle
Fashion & Design

Fashion has an ace up its sleeve

This year's fashion statement is a new take on an old look -and it is all about the sleeves. Federica Mancusi anticipates 2022 fashion trends in exclusive for Segmento

by

Federica Mancusi

on

19/2/2022

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Uncovering Earthly Treasures

The Truffle Hunters is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

Art
Art & Culture

A Flame that Burns Within

For the Love of Music and Art.

by

Kristy Stanfield

on

4/3/2021

Music
Art & Culture

The Fig Tree Replanted

An Interview with Author Arnold Zable

by

Kristy Stanfield

on

13/2/2021

Culture
Art & Culture

Malocchio or the Jealous Eye

Red doors. Red horns. Garlic in bras.. Holy water. Salt in corners.

by

Marybeth Bonfiglio

on

20/12/2020

Art
Art & Culture

SOPRANO PIA HARRIS REDISCOVERS LA DOLCE VITA FOR HANSEL AND GRETEL

Growing up in an Italo-Australian family, Soprano Pia Harris has fond memories of being surrounded by music and food - two essential components of the beloved Hansel and Gretel story.

Music
Art & Culture

THE TRANSCULTURAL VERSATILITY OF THE MANDOLIN

In conversation with Carlo Aonzo, leader of "Carlo Aonzo Trio" that will be performing at Co.As.It. on 7 February

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

28/1/2020

Culture
Art & Culture

THE SHIFT THE ITALIAN CULTURE UNDERGOES FROM NEWLY ARRIVED ITALIANS

Rosaria"¯Zarro has acted as VMC Commissioner since 2017, when she was first appointed for this role by Minister for Foreign Affairs Robin Scott acting on behalf of the Daniel Andrews Labour government in Victoria.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

7/1/2020

Music
Art & Culture

In conversation with Italian pianist Lucia Brighenti

Lucia Brighenti is a young and successful Italian pianist currently touring and traveling in Australia. She has garnered numerous awards and accolades both in her native territory and abroad.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

19/12/2019

Art
Art & Culture

Curator Miriam La Rosa talks about an exhcange artist residency between Sicily and Australia

Miriam La Rosa is currently involved in the cross-cultural and cross-regional artistic project "Preservation is an act of political warfare. An exchange artist residency between Sicily and Australia".

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

14/11/2019

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - 60 FILMS FROM 23 COUNTRIES EXPLORE THE HUMAN CONDITION

The Jewish International Film Festival is in full swing and it is a fascinating time of the year for avid cinemagoers looking for films outside the mainstream, that challenge and engage all at once.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

11/11/2019

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Special guest at 2019 Lavazza Italian Film Festival, Mimmo Calopresti talks to Segmento

Interview with Italian filmmaker Mimmo Calopresti, winner of three David Di Donatello awards.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

26/9/2019

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Seductive, courageous, and heartbreakingly honest. La Nonna - Performance review

Sell-out crowd-pleaser show La Nonna is an intimate portrayal of a young man's journey to self-discovery benefitted by his close bond with his Italian grandmother, or nonna, and their cross-generational dialogue.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

20/9/2019

Business people
Global & Social Engagement

Third generation Italian-Australian Gianni Vitellone talks about personal identity and family pride

I recently chatted with Gianni Vitellone, Director of Pronto Travel/Vita Italian Tours in Collingwood, about his life and love of all things Italian. (Photo Wide Shut Photography)

by

Jenna Lo Bianco

on

1/9/2019

Literature
Art & Culture

Meeting writer Gianrico Carofiglio at the Italian Institute of Culture of Melbourne

Gianrico Carofiglio, the multi-award winning Italian writer, translated in twenty-seven languages, visited Australia to attend the Byron Writers Festival in early August.

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

20th Lavazza Italian Film Festival. Review - 'If life gives you lemons' by Ciro D'Emilio

Lemons carry symbolic importance and become a metaphor for life in Ciro D'Emilio's sombre but captivating debut feature and coming-of-age story Un giorno all'improvviso (2018), which premiered at the Venice Film Festival

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

28/8/2019

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

20th Lavazza Italian Film Festival. Review - 'The vice of hope' by Edoardo De Angelis

Winner of two Nastro d'Argento awards and one David di Donatello award, Edoardo De Angelis' dark and sombre Il vizio della speranza (2018) reminds of his narrative and cinematographic style in forerunner Indivisibili.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

28/8/2019

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

20th Lavazza Italian Film Festival. Review - 'Bangla' by Phaim Bhuiyan

Feel good movie Bangla, with high audience ratings and awarded a Nastro d'Argento for best comedy in 2019, is light-hearted while at the same time it delivers an important social and political message.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

28/8/2019

Music
Art & Culture

In conversation with Tango connoisseur and member of the Melbourne Tango Orchestra, Stephen Cuttriss

Stephen Cuttriss has been praised by the media as one of "Australia's heavyweight tango musicians" and a bandoneon player who "ignites the sonic soundscapes of Argentina on this unique instrument"

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

12/8/2019

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Italian Cine-scapes: Urban space and architecture portrayed in 9 Movies

The Italian Cine-scapes #2 film festival, running from May to November, 2019, and co-organised by the Italian Institute of Culture and Palace Cinemas, is a visual feast awakening the senses.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

14/6/2019

Culture
Art & Culture

How a "“Little Italian School" flourished into a big dream

Perth-based mother of three Tania Pietracatella has been enamoured with Italy and the Italian language ever since she first visited the Bel Paese on a family holiday when she was 12 years old.

by

Daniele Foti-Cuzzola

on

28/12/2017

Culture
Art & Culture

The man behind the spectacular Presepio Vivente

The "presepe" or "presepio" (also known as Christmas Crib or Nativity Scene) had been for a very long time the only Christmas adornment of the Italian families,...

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

25/12/2015

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