CILS Exams – December 2026
The next session of the CILS exam (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) will be held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Bangkok. Date: December 3, 2026 (all levels) Venue: Italian Cultural Institute Bangkok, 27th Floor, CRC Tower, All Seasons Place, Wireless Rd., Bangkok Registration deadline: October 22, 2026 How to apply? To register […]
Read morePalermo Coffee Festival Launches “Palermo Coffee Academy”: Training, Inclusion, and Strategic Futures for Youth
On 25 September 2026, the Palermo Marina Yachting hosted the debut of a major educational initiative dedicated to students—spanning coffee, ancient grains, craft beer, Made in Italy heritage, and hands-on workshops led by industry leaders. PALERMO — An entire morning dedicated to empowering the next generation of food and beverage professionals took center stage at […]
Read moreItalian Cinema in Bangkok: Open-Air Screening of Cinema Paradiso at DIB Bangkok
As part of ongoing initiatives to promote Italian cinematic culture in Thailand, a recent open-air screening featured Giuseppe Tornatore’s masterpiece, Cinema Paradiso (1988), organized by outdoor cinema curator Skyline Film. The event took place on Saturday, 5 September 2026, against the distinctive backdrop of DIB Bangkok, the capital’s premier international contemporary art museum. The Screening […]
Read moreScreening of Alice Rohrwacher’s La Chimera at Bangkok Kunsthal
Bangkok’s arthouse cinema programming is enriched with a special event dedicated to contemporary Italian cinema. As part of its Sunday Cinema series, Bangkok Kunsthalle is hosting a special screening of La Chimera (2023), the acclaimed film directed by Alice Rohrwacher, which premiered in competition at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Set in 1980s Tuscia, the […]
Read moreScholarships: Masters in Fashion Management
IIFM – the Italian Institute of Fashion Management in Milan – is offering two scholarships for Thai students who wish to specialize in fashion and luxury management. Each scholarship covers 40% of the tuition fee for the University Master’s programs beginning in January 2027 in Milan, developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading fashion and luxury brands. This […]
Read moreBangkok: The New Frontier of Contemporary Art
The Thai art and cultural scene is the focus of a recent article published by Il Giornale dell’Arte, which describes the capital of Thailand as “the new frontier of contemporary art.” From new museums and private collections to galleries and international collaborations, the article highlights the vibrant cultural landscape that is transforming Bangkok into one […]
Read moreICoN Scholarships: Bachelor’s Degree Program in Italian Language and Culture (A.Y. 2026-2027)
For the 2026-2027 academic year, the ICoN Consortium is offering 3 semester-based scholarships that partially cover the enrollment fees for the Bachelor’s Degree Course in Italian Language and Culture. The Course is delivered in e-learning mode by the ICoN Consortium on behalf of its member universities. The scholarships are reserved for foreign citizens and Italian […]
Read moreJannis Kounellis Unpacked: Commerce, Taste, and the Psychology of Coffee
Jannis Kounellis, among the leading protagonists of Arte Povera, introduced real and everyday materials into the artwork, such as iron, charcoal, burlap, and coffee. These materials are never neutral, but rather carriers of memory, history, and a social dimension. For Kounellis, art does not represent reality, but incorporates it directly into the exhibition space. In […]
Read moreIIC Bangkok participates in lectures on Wat Ratchathiwat’s restoration
On June 26, the Italian Cultural Institute in Bangkok attended an insightful session at the Trang Hotel Bangkok featuring two key lectures on the protection of Thailand’s cultural assets. “The Fresco Painting: History, Conservation and Relevant Contexts for the Murals of Wat Ratchathiwat,” was delivered by art conservator Urszula Strugala. This was joined by a […]
Read moreDOMUS ACADEMY – scholarships opportunity
Domus Academy, an important and internationally well-known design school, is promoting scholarships in three macro-areas: Design, Fashion and Business. For further information on the scholarships, please refer to the following link: Domus Academy Milano | Scholarship Undergraduate & Postgraduate Design School. This opportunity, and others, can also be found on the dedicated webpage of the Ministry […]
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