On April 15th each year, the National Made in Italy Day is celebrated, dedicated to promoting Italian creativity and excellence. This day is observed on the anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s birth, which took place on April 15, 1452. The aim of this occasion is to:
- Recognize the social role and contribution of Made in Italy to the Country’s economic and cultural development, as well as its connection to national heritage;
- Raise public awareness to promote the protection of the value and unique qualities of Italian works and products;
- Inspire young people to pursue artisanal and creative professions linked to the excellence of Italian craftsmanship.
The Sistema Italia in the United Arab Emirates, under the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has prepared an extensive program of institutional initiatives that will take place across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Here are the events organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi, contributing to the broader Sistema Italia program in the UAE for National Made in Italy Day:
April 11-13: “Signs and Symbols: A Reflection on the Evolution and Duality of Drawing in Architecture” – Exhibition
Canadian University Dubai HUB, City Walk, Dubai
An architecture exhibition organized by the Canadian University of Dubai under the auspices of the Italian Cultural Institute. The exhibition is part of the conference “Innovative Intersections in Art, Architecture, and Interior Design”, which will take place from April 11-13 at the Canadian University Dubai HUB, City Walk, Dubai. The event will be inaugurated on Friday, April 11, at 2:00 PM with a speech by Dr. Adam Fenech, Provost. The exhibition celebrates the richness of architectural drawing, from technical precision to creative freedom, through the works of four distinguished Italian architects and designers: Brunetto De Batté, Alessandro Traldi, Ranieri Massola Taliacarne, and Marco Guarino. Curatorial note by Monica Mazzolani and Simona Azzali.
April 14, 6:30PM: “Uno, Nessuno e [2]Centomila” – Exhibition by Annunziata Tricarico and Gaja Banchelli
Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi
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Inspired by Luigi Pirandello’s famous novel, the exhibition presents a selection of works that trace ten years of career by Annunziata Tricarico, alongside creations by Gaja Banchelli.
Paintings and handbags come together to invite visitors to explore the multiplicity of perceptions and identities, to look beyond appearances, and to discover the endless possibilities contained in every creative gesture.
A journey into the soul of the artist and designer, who, like all individuals, are: “One, No One, and [2] Hundred Thousand”.
The exhibition is open to the public by appointment only, from April 14th to 30th, Monday to Friday, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. To make a reservation, please email: abudhabiiic.segre@esteri.it
April 16, 7PM: Film Screening – “Diamanti” – NAAS She Reel Women in Society
Manarat Al Saadyat (Venue da confermare)
RSVP: https://diamanti.splashthat.com
Through a captivating narrative, this film, directed by Turkish-Italian filmmaker Ferzan Ozpetek, pays tribute to the excellence of Italian tailoring in the 1980s, celebrating its craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless value. A homage to sartorial mastery and Made in Italy, a symbol of Italian prestige worldwide.