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Sting and David Beames in Radio On by Christopher Petit (1980). Courtesy of Torino Film Festival

Torino Film Festival

13 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

The eight sections of the Torino Film Festival value the most significant film output of the year as well as less conventional productions, screening a total of 230 films at various cinemas.…

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Yoko Ono. Courtesy of the Venice Biennale

Venice Biennale

7 Jun - 22 Nov 2009 (biennial)

Held since 1895, the International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale attracts thousands to the romantic city. With works chosen by rigorous selection, it always features some of the best…

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Bruce Nauman - Topological Gardens

7 Jun - 22 Nov 2009

A collateral event of the Venice Biennale, Topological Gardens is a multifaceted and multi-site exhibition examining the extraordinary career of leading American artist Bruce Nauman. On…

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A photo representing the Japanese Festival, Florence. © Hisashi Itoh

Japanese Festival

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

With the Japanese Festival Florence rediscovers ancient arts and culture from the East. Held at Limonaia di Villa Strozzi, the event has a rich programme ranging from music, fashion and design…

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Low Life Wellbeing Centre - Bunker House, Angelo Bellobono. Courtesy of Changing Role - Move Over Gallery

Low Life Wellbeing Centre - Bunker House

10 Oct - 28 Nov 2009; Weekdays only

Artist Angelo Bellobono presents a personal exhibition at Naples' Changing Role - Move Over Gallery. Titled Low Life Wellbeing Centre - Bunker House, drawings, paintings and videos transform…

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Simone Harari et Etienne Baulieu, 2006, 162x130 cm, coll :  Baulieu

Gérard Garouste - Le Classique et l'Indien

14 Oct - 29 Nov 2009; not Mon

The French Academy in Rome organises a retrospective of Gérard Garouste's work Le Classique et l'Indien at Villa Medici. Paintings and sculptures, ranging from portraits to the representation…

The prehistoric monster <i>Gorgo</i> spreads terror in London (Eugène Lourié UK, 1961). Courtesy of www.scienceplusfiction.org Photo courtesy of www.scienceplusfiction.org

Scienceplusfiction

24 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Scienceplusfiction is Trieste's international science-fiction festival, which explores the world of science fiction, fantastic and horror cinema. The festival's main location is Cinecity…

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Romaeuropa Festival 2008 logo. Courtesy of Romaeuropa Festival

Romaeuropa Festival

23 Sep - 2 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Romaeuropa Festival is a huge cultural undertaking, spanning dozens of theatre, music and dance events. Performances take place throughout the city of Rome, including at the Auditorium…

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Children visiting Brera in the Fifties. Courtesy of the Pinacoteca di Brera

Brera 1809 - 2009

17 Jan - 3 Dec 2009

Brera 1809 - 2009 is a series of cultural initiatives celebrating the bicentenary of the Pinacoteca di Brera. Exhibitions, conferences, concerts and conventions explore some of the most…

International Short Film Festival

30 Nov - 3 Dec 2009 (annual)

L'Aquila's International Short Film Festival is an annual event screening in-competition and out-of-competition productions from 30 countries, with a special section dedicated to producers…

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<i>Arena</i>, choreography by Israel Galván. Photo by Diego Garcia, courtesy of Torino Danza

Torino Danza

11 Sep - 4 Dec 2009 (annual)

Torino Danza is Turin's contemporary dance festival, held every autumn at Teatro Regio and other city venues. Curated by artistic director Gigi Cristoforetti, the festival offers performances…

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Art in Ice 2001 First Prize Winner with 'Braking'. Courtesy of Lungo Livigno, ©  Art in Ice 2003

Art in Ice

2 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

Livigno hosts the annual international Art in Ice competition, where ten teams of three sculptors compete to transform three-metre blocks of pressed snow into works of art. Weather permitting…

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Iranian immigrant protests against proposed Dutch asylum laws. © Paul Vreeker, The Netherlands, Reuters

World Press Photo

14 Nov - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)

World Press Photo is the world's most prestigious photography competition. Every year works by the competition winners and runners-up go into a large exhibition touring over 40 countries. This…

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A scene of <i>Awara</i> by Raj Kapoor. Courtesy of River to River

River to River

4 - 10 Dec 2009 (annual)

River to River is Florence's Indian film festival, featuring a collection of recent independent Indian movies as well as the latest films on India by directors from all over the world. It is…

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The Festival Fantasio Piccoli poster. Courtesy of Festival Fantasio Piccoli

Festival Fantasio Piccoli

11 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

Focusing on theatre direction, the Festival Fantasio Piccoli challenges directors of all levels to re-interpret scenes from a well-known play. Each performance can last for no longer than 18…

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Noir Film Festival

7 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

Courmayeur is the stage for the Noir Film Festival, screening 40 productions, including film and TV series. Of these, 12 are premières of the year, competing for the Mystery Award for best…

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Florence Biennale

5 - 13 Dec 2009 (biennial)

Few cities surpass the artistic heritage of Florence, and now the city stakes its claim for a place in the modern art world with this spectacular international Biennale, held every two years…

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Venice Comic Art Festival

Dec 2009 (annual)

A recent entry in the Venetian cultural calendar, the Venice Comic Art Festival is held at the Lido's Ex Palazzo del Casinò and offers three days of exhibitions, talks and awards, refreshing…

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BIG - International Biennial of Young Art, Turin

Oct - Dec 2009 (biennial)

Every two years, the Turin International Biennial of Young Art Show (BIG) brings young artists from all over Europe to the city. Their works are on show all over the city centre, including in…

A scene of Dante's Hell, Pertosa. Courtesy of Tappeto Volante

Dante's Hell

11 Jul - 19 Dec 2009; Fri and Sat only (annual)

Experience the odyssey of the Divine Comedy at Salerno's Grotte di Pertosa. In a natural setting, without the aid of special effects, Dante's Hell comes alive and spectators become…


Highlights

Torino Film Festival

Turin

13 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Venice Biennale

Venice

7 Jun - 22 Nov 2009 (biennial)

Japanese Festival

Limonaia di Villa Strozzi, Florence

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)