Istituto Italiano di Cultura di New Delhi

The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre invites art enthusiasts to experience the timeless beauty of Madonna and Child, one of the most iconic themes in the oeuvre of Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli. This special exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to engage with the artistic, cultural, and spiritual significance of Botticelli’s work, celebrated for its elegance, harmony, and profound symbolism.
Through a series of half-hour viewing sessions, visitors can explore the enduring appeal of Renaissance art and gain a deeper appreciation of one of Italy’s most treasured artistic traditions.
A highlight of the programme will be the guided walkthroughs on 3rd and 11th June at 11:30 AM, led by Andrea Anastasio, Director of the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, who will share insights into the artwork, its historical context, and Botticelli’s lasting influence on the history of art.
Advance registration is recommended as capacity for each session is limited. Register here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmzH_kN3-XRfbJfhd0djeauERiQkB82gimHl3mKfp3_AR57g/viewform

Date: On view from 3rd to 12th June 2026
Timings: Weekdays - 11:00 & 11.30AM / 3.00 & 3.30PM
Venue: Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, New Delhi

🇮🇹✨On the occasion of the celebration of 80th anniversary of the Republic Day of Italy.🇮🇹
The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, New Delhi has welcomed guests with a special preview of the
Sandro Botticelli’s Madonna and Child. The painting will be exhibited within the exhibition titled “One Mother, Many Mother Tongues,” on view at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum from 19th of June.🖼️
The exhibition, curated by Naman Ahuja and by Andrea Anastasio, focuses on the iconography of motherhood. It hosts Etruscan *Mater Matuta*, Buddhist *Hariti* and other sculptures from several Italian & Indian State museums.✨
Photo credits - Gurdeep Singh

🎵An unforgettable evening of music and connection.
Last evening, 🇮🇹The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, New Delhi in collaboration with Embassy of Italy, New Delhi & The Piano Man at Eldeco Centre welcomed Italy’s renowned a ca****la group Mezzotono for a Housefull concert.
Five voices, no instruments, music spanning from jazz to pop, tango, bossa nova and Italian classics — and a full house filled with energy.✨
Photo Credits: Gurdeep Singh

Ending our Italian cuisine course journey on the sweetest note 🇮🇹✨🍰
The final session of our Italian Cuisine Course – Desserts Edition was filled with delicious flavors, hands-on learning, and unforgettable memories. From the creamy Tiramisu to the silky Panna Cotta and the classic Torta della Nonna, every recipe brought a true taste of Italy to our kitchen. 🍮🍋❤️
A heartfelt thank you to Pastry Chef Aman Kumar and all the amazing participants for their enthusiasm, passion and wonderful energy that made this session truly special.🇮🇹✨
Photo Credits: Gurdeep Singh

MEZZOTONO | Giants of Music 2026
Mezzotono, often described as “Ambassadors of Italian Music Around the World” and celebrated as a symbol of “Italian Excellence,” is the vocal group that has performed in more countries than any other vocal ensemble in the world, touring over 70 nations across five continents — and now performing in India for the very first time.
Their performances are a vibrant blend of Italian culture, humor, and a ca****la music, often enriched by educational workshops in schools and institutions of every level.
Using only their voices, five singers create an extraordinary sonic universe. With irony, theatricality, vocal percussion, and astonishing vocal imitation of musical instruments, Mezzotono reinterprets Italian and international music across every genre — from jazz to pop, classical to folk traditions. Their repertoire ranges from Buonasera Signorina to music by Ennio Morricone, from songs by Sergio Endrigo to compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, from traditional Tarantella rhythms to contemporary vocal experimentation. The result is a performance that feels like a full orchestra on stage.
Among their most prestigious appearances are the Dubai Jazz Festival, Cairo Opera House, London Jazz Festival, and the Boston GreenFest, alongside tours throughout China, Japan, Korea, several Arab countries, Argentina, and festivals across 12 African nations.
Their many awards include a CARA nomination — often referred to as the “Oscars” of vocal music — the Akademia Music Awards, and participation in a Gold-certified album in Italy.

Date: 25th May 2026
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre, New Delhi.

A limited number of tickets is available for our members on first come first served basis. Please register here to book your tickets by Thursday, 21st May 2026.
Registration link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcEGMHx4o8UQqHJHOsqREjQ0Kx4JvtJldt7amxk2aPljlt8A/viewform

June 2026 session of language courses!

New Italian Language Courses – Online & Offline – now open for registration at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, New Delhi.

📚 Courses available from A1 to B2 levels.

🗓 Weekend Courses
Start Date: Saturday, 13th June
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday | 10:00AM – 1:00PM

🗓 Weekday Courses
Start Date: Monday, 15th June
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Timings: 10:00AM-12:00PM

Start Date: Thursday, 18th June
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday
Choose from: 10:00AM–1:00PM

📚A1 Intensive course
From Monday, 22nd June
Timings: Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm

✨ As a student, you’ll also enjoy:
📖 Access to our library & reading room
☕ Access to Diva Café
🎟 Invitations to all our cultural events, film screenings, exhibitions & more

🔗 Register now at www.italianculture.in
📧 For enquiries: [email protected]

Explore the Italian language and culture with us — whether you’re beginning your journey or advancing your skills, there’s a course for you!

KŪṬIYĀṬṬAM DANCE-THEATRE
A living archive of India’s myths, stories, and emotions
Performative lecture with Kapila Venu

19th May 2026, 3.30pm CEST

This Tuesday, the Archivio di Stato in Venice will host, as part of the public program of Dayanita Singh’s exhibition ARCHIVIO, the performance-lecture on “KŪṬIYĀṬṬAM. A Living Archive of Myths, Stories, Emotions from India” with the actress and dancer KAPILA VENU.
The audience will be introduced to the very unique tradition of Kūṭiyāṭṭam, a theatre form from Kerala (Southern India), which was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2001. Its repertoire is an archive of myths from the great Indian epics and Sanskrit plays, and its major technique is the storytelling through the bodily representation of the emotions.
On the 19th, Kapila Venu will be accompanied by the percussionists Kalamandala Rajeev (mizhāvu), Kalamandalam Hariharan (mizhāvu), e Kalanilayam Unnikrishnan (iḍaykka). The performance-lecture will be introduced by Vito Di Bernardi and Carmela Mastrangelo from Sapienza Università di Roma. The event is organized, with the collaboration of the Italian Embassy Cultural Center in New Delhi, in the frame of the Sapienza project TEXT_ACT TEXTs living on stage. Goddesses, queens, and courtesans from Sanskrit theatre to the ACTresses of present-day Kūṭiyāṭṭam, within the Departments Istituto Italiano di Studi Orientali (ISO) and Storia, Antropologia, Religioni, Arte e Spettacolo (SARAS).
On the 20th, the Istituto Interculturale di Studi Musicali Comparati (IISMC) of the Giorgio Cini Foundation will host Kapila Venu and her company for the full performance of Pārvatīviraham (“The separation of Pārvatī”).
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the emotions of the great Indian theatre!
Date: 19th May 2026
Time: 3.30pm CEST
Location: Archivio di Stato, Venice (Entrance: Rio Terà San Tomà, 30125 Venezia)
Admission: Free

A session of CILS Examination (Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language), issued by the University of Siena will take place at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, New Delhi.

The date of the exam is Tuesday, 16th June 2026.

Interested candidates can apply for one of the following levels of the exam: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.

The enrolment procedure is now OPEN. You can find the registration form in our bio.

🚨 Submission deadline Extended: May 12th, at 1pm (IST).

Register here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGA8F2uhvKbx6smCbckSs60uK-AoLJA5dXtCU7ulbWVbYCyQ/viewform
For more information please write to: [email protected] 📧