Novantunesimo Istituto

Novantunesimo Istituto [91st Institute] is a portal created by the Italian Foreign Office with the aim of offering a window on important events organized by the network of Italian Cultural Institutions in various sectors (art, music, cinema, theatre, dance, fashion, design and photography).

The 90 Italian Cultural Institutes currently in operation can be found in major cities in all five continents. They are an ideal setting for meetings and discussions among thinkers, artists and others working in the cultural sphere. They are also an ideal place for members of the public, Italian and otherwise, to establish or maintain links with Italy.

More than just a “shop-window” for Italy and source of current information on the country as a whole, the Institutes are also a driving force for cultural cooperation initiatives and activities. They act as a landmark for the Italian community abroad and for the growing demand for Italian culture worldwide. Supporting the activity already carried out by the Embassies and Consulates, the Italian Cultural Institutes identify the most suitable ways to promote Italy’s image as a centre for the production, conservation and dissemination of culture, from the classical era till our own day.