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The Istituto Italiano di Cultura
is pleased to invite you to
Found in Translation: How does Italy Travel ?
Italy through the eyes of
contemporary Australian travellers in the Twentyfirst Century
A lecture presented in partnership with the School of Languages and Linguistics at the University of Melbourne and supported by the Macgeorge Bequest.
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Villa Borghese Gardens at dusk (November 2007)
by Moira Booth.
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This lecture will explore what continues to attract Australian writers and artists to Italy in our contemporary times and how Italy is portrayed in their works.
Throughout their writings contemporary Australian writers keep 'going back' to a country which, in spite of its decline, real or alleged, still represents for them a place that stimulates thought and imagination. Italy, as an idea of civility, strongly persists, as in the works by Paul Carter.
The second part of the lecture will be in discussion with Professor Paul Carter who, referring to his works inspired by Italy, will illustrate what is 'found' in translation when Australian authors write about Italy.
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House, 233 Domain Rd, South Yarra
Thursday 17 September
6.30pm
Free event. Light refreshments.
Dr Roberta Trapè is Macgeorge Fellow at the University of Melbourne for 2015. She holds a PhD in English and American Studies from the University of Florence. She previously worked as a lecturer at the University of Melbourne, Department of French, Italian and Spanish Studies for five years. In her research she has explored extensively the theme of Australian travel to Italy.
Paul Carter is a writer and artist whose notable works include books (The Road to Botany Bay, Baroque Memories/ Memorie barocche and Dark Writing) and public art (Nearamew at Federation Square). His new book, Metabolism: the exhibition of the unseen, is a meditation on a Greco-Etruscan tomb painting from southern Italy. He is Professor of Design (Urbanism), RMIT University.
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LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2015 ON IN MELBOURNE:
16 SEPTEMBER - 11 OCTOBER
SPECIAL OFFERS AND PROMOTIONS EXCLUSIVELY FOR IIC MEMBERS and STUDENTS
For more information, please contat the Istituto Italiano di Cultura:
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The life of legendary opera singer Maria Callas in the hit Broadway play
MASTER CLASS
by Terrence McNally
Exclusive offer to current IIC Members and Students!
A 20% discount on full price tickets, only $32
MASTER CLASS features stage and screen star Maria Mercedes as Callas
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday 3 December 2015
Festa di Natale
(Christmas Party)
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House, 233 Domain Rd, South Yarra
Music & entertainment, pandori, panettoni & drinks
Free for IIC Members - $25 for non Members
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All the novels and publications in Italian
Last few copies of Simonetta's books are still available for purchase ($ 27 Italian/ $ 20 English) at the Institute.
Another great reason to become a
member of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura!
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Caffè dell'Olmo -
Punto Caffè Lavazza
Now open at the IIC Melbourne!
Enjoy a real Italian espresso, macchiato or caffè latte at the IIC. For IIC members and students only! Espressamente solo per soci e studenti dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
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