The Italian Cultural Institute of New York was founded in 1961 by the Italian government. Its mission is to promote Italian languages and culture in the United States.
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the advisory board, and its staff, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York promotes cultural exchanges between Italy and the United States, in a variety of fields, from the arts to the humanities to science, and technology.
Central to the activities of the Italian Cultural Institute is its collaboration with leading academic and cultural institutions on the East Coast. Scientific exchanges, the organization and support of visual arts exhibitions, and contributions to the translation and publication of Italian books inspire and fuel the Institute’s initiatives.
In particular, we focus on the relationship between memory and innovation, the various identities in Italian civilization. The Italian Cultural Institute of New York, therefore, serves as a “window” on the main cultural and social aspects of Italy past and present.