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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 20h

(Registration is full—but maybe we can seat a few standbys.) Fri, Oct 9, 5:30PM "Food in a Changing Climate: UNESCO & Italian Cooking; Waste; Sustainabilty" Prof. Segrè (Bologna), Prof. Puma (Columbia Climate Schl), Guest: Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Emmy Award-Winning TV Host tinyurl.com/ym76ej2n

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 22h

New Fellow joining the Academy: Marta Maria Perilli; Project: “Hidden libraries: theoretical and socio-cultural approaches to book collections in Ancient Rome” tinyurl.com/mr45c833 See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A bright start to our series of Fellows’ seminars: philology & philosophy from Mali Caterina Alinejad Zanjani & Francesco Marco Aresu w/ Prof. Teodolinda Barolini and Interim Director Barbara Faedda. @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Alice Ottazzi; Project: “In others’ hands: retouching and manipulating works on paper in Early Modern Europe” tinyurl.com/muzwfect See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Ivano Mocavini; Project: “Using polyamine dependency to target the cancer epigenome” tinyurl.com/mr2z3x3z See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thu, Oct 15: "Grazia Deledda: Writing from the Threshold" In 1926, Deledda was the first Italian woman to win the Nobel for Literature. Jhumpa Lahiri in illuminating dialogue w Alessandro Giammei; on linguistic identity & belonging, silence, subalternity, & Sardinia. tinyurl.com/499z9ws6

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thu, Oct 22: "Italy and America 250: Cultural Exchange over the Centuries" Music, science, art, architecture, & ideas: a rich and dynamic exchange between American and Italian cultures. Register now: tinyurl.com/3utvcx3p @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Giulia Isabella; Project: “Unveiling black hole scattering: analytic and causal structures in gravitational EFTs” tinyurl.com/emzpnhts See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Next week! Mon, Oct 5, 4 PM: Moderator Teodolinda Barolini (Lorenzo Da Ponte Prof. of Italian, Columbia) talks with 2 Fellows about Dante, Avicenna, and Renaissance Italy. Register here: tinyurl.com/oct5seminar

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Alexandria Mitchem Hansen; Project: “Cultivating change: Bartram’s Garden, invasive species, and the environmental history of the Mid-Atlantic” tinyurl.com/36vytemv See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New Weinberg Fellow joining the Academy: Valentina Gioia Levy; Project: “Curating dissonance: Fascist and colonial afterlives in Italian heritage across public space, museum narratives, and digital counter-archives” tinyurl.com/nhpd8s3w See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Mirko Giacchini; Project: “Algorithmic problems for the web economy” tinyurl.com/4frs2r54 See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Francesca Ferroni; Project: “Social peripersonal space and bodily self-disturbances in schizophrenia” tinyurl.com/ejywdxka See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yesterday, the Academy’s Interim Director Barbara Faedda officially opened the Fall events program with a sparkling exchange between Carmen Bambach and Michael Cole about the blockbuster Raphael exhibition at the Met Museum. Their lively dialogue drew a large audience and filled our Teatro.

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Federica Di Marco; Project: “BAG3-dependent pathways in pancreatic cancer explored through AI and quantitative proteomics” tinyurl.com/yc278unu See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Tomorrow! Tues, Sept 22, 6PM "Raphael at the Metropolitan Museum" On the blockbuster exhibition this year: curator Bambach talks w/ Columbia prof. Cole. If the registration list fills up, we expect to accommodate standby guests at the door. tinyurl.com/5ysd373k

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Mali Caterina Alinejad Zanjani; Project: “Avicenna's political uses in Renaissance Italy” tinyurl.com/y7aawfns See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New Fellow joining the Academy: Davide Albertini; Project: “Linking latent factors to functional subnetworks in the monkey motor cortex” tinyurl.com/mt8s4hz6 See all Fellows: tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Academy is welcoming a new group of scholars and scientists. Please read about the Fellows' projects below, and check our website for details on Fall events. tinyurl.com/5afsx4kv

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Next Tues, Sept 22, 6PM "Raphael at the Metropolitan Museum: Carmen Bambach talks with Michael Cole" On the blockbuster exhibition this year: curator Bambach talks w/ Columbia prof. Cole--a behind-the-scenes on this display of 237 works (seen by 562k+ visitors). tinyurl.com/5ysd373k

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tue, Sept 22, 6PM "Raphael at the Metropolitan Museum: Carmen Bambach talks with Michael Cole" On the blockbuster exhibition this year: curator Bambach talks w/ Columbia prof. Cole--a behind-the-scenes on this display of 237 works (seen by 562k+ visitors). tinyurl.com/5ysd373k

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Yesterday, the Academy’s Interim Director, Barbara Faedda, was in Cabras with Mont'e Prama Foundation President A. Muroni and Sardinia Regional Representative G. Cadeddu-- and saw the spectacular new display of the Giants.

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

At ICCROM (Int'l. Centre for the Study of the Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Property) Director-General A. F. M. Gujral met with our Interim Dir., B. Faedda, about ICCROM & the Academy's Int'l. Observatory for Cultural Heritage (IOCH). tinyurl.com/3kdb3ttd #LivingHeritage #CulturalHeritage

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

At the Galleria Borghese today: Francesca Cappelletti, Director of the museum, talked with Barbara Faedda, Interim Director of the Italian Academy, about strengthening ties and exploring future collaborative cultural initiatives. tinyurl.com/3kdb3ttd #LivingHeritage #CulturalHeritage

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Gallery opening tom'w in SoHo! Premio NY winner, artist Binta Diaw, in a group exhibition. Andrew Kreps Gallery: "See You Tomorrow Under Other Skies." Reception: Fri, June 26, 6 - 8pm; 22 Cortlandt Alley & 394 Bway www.andrewkreps.com/exhibitions/... www.instagram.com/p/DZ8GsSCDGC...

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Today, Carlo Birrozzi, Francesca Fabiani, & Barbara Faedda met about the exhibition of Vincenzo Castella's photos of Renaissance buildings (at the Academy in November). This show is the 1st collaboration on a series with the ICCD, Italy's Central Institute for Cataloging and Documentation.

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Weds, Jun 24, 6PM - 8PM: Open Studio event at EFA Studios (323 W 39th St. 3Fl, NYC) featuring Premio New York prize winners Binta Diaw & Sara Ravelli. RSVP is suggested: write to chiara@efanyc.org. #contemporaryItalianArt

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Today, Barbara Faedda, the Academy’s Interim Director, was at the Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History to talk with its Director, Tanja Michalsky—a former Academy Fellow—about new collaborations; part of the long and successful partnership between the two institutions.

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Farewell to Carlo Ginzburg, a dear friend of the Academy and a Senior Fellow since its founding. He delivered several lectures here over the years, including a memorable talk just two years ago. That evening remains vividly etched in the collective memory of our community. tinyurl.com/yry4tebn

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Productive working session today at the Institute for the History of the Italian Risorgimento. #livingheritage, #CulturalHeritage tinyurl.com/yrk3tapj @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Academy Interim Director Barbara Faedda met with Enrico Vicenti, Secretary General of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO, at the Commission's HQ in Rome—exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration through the Academy's International Observatory for Cultural Heritage.

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

1946–2026: 80 years of the Italian Republic—thanks in part to women (who got the right to vote in 1946). Columbia's Provost A. Olinto and the Academy's Interim Director B. Faedda celebrated Italian National Day with Ambassador M. Peronaci in the Italian Embassy in Washington DC on June 2.

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A screening event yesterday; a project deeply rooted in the history of America. Weinberg Fellow Ludovico Centis with "The Banality of Naming: 50 Years of U.S. Atomic Testing" tinyurl.com/3csavd7j @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Today, May 21! Walk in 11AM–4PM for a video on nuclear tests. Created & presented by Ludovico Centis (Weinberg Fellow in Architectural History & Preservation)- with an abstract soundtrack produced by Michele Marchetti/STRA."The Banality of Naming:50 Years of U.S. Atomic Testing" tinyurl.com/3csavd7j

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

News from a past Fellow: From: Lorenzo Sabetta's papers linked to his Fellowship time at the Academy: tinyurl.com/5n7jtwmb and tinyurl.com/mvhdzs82

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

News from a past Fellow: Gabriele Neri's book from his time as a Weinberg Fellow at the Academy: "Alan Dunn. The Cartoonist as Architectural Critic" (foreword by Barry Bergdoll). tinyurl.com/3wz8vjbu @mitpress.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Next week! Thu, May 21! Walk in 11AM–4PM for a video on nuclear tests. Created & presented by Ludovico Centis (Weinberg Fellow in Architectural History & Preservation) w/ a soundtrack produced by Michele Marchetti/STRA. "The Banality of Naming: 50 Years of U.S. Atomic Testing" tinyurl.com/3csavd7j

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Thu, May 21! Walk in 11AM–4PM for a video on nuclear tests. Created & presented by Ludovico Centis (Weinberg Fellow in Architectural History & Preservation)- with an abstract soundtrack produced by Michele Marchetti/STRA. "The Banality of Naming: 50 Years of U.S. Atomic Testing" tinyurl.com/3csavd7j

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This year's new funding: the Gerda Henkel Foundation supported a Fellowship here for European art historians. See this just-published interview—Stefano de Bosio on his time at the Academy. tinyurl.com/mrpzxjjw tinyurl.com/4bfp3525 @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Celebrating Italian Academy Fellows, family, and staff at the end of the academic year @lintonvision.bsky.social @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Three Italian women artists of the Premio New York presented their timely and fascinating projects last night: Binta Diaw, Sara Ravelli, & Valentina Furian (from left). Opening remarks by Barbara Faedda (Italian Academy) & Claudio Pagliara, (Italian Cultural Institute).

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

On Monday! April 20, 5:30 PM: Talks by 3 artists from the Premio New York (a prize program that has brought 50 Italian artists to NYC): Binta Diaw, Valentina Furian, & Sara Ravelli. Register & learn more: tinyurl.com/5ah399kr @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A beautifully curated program and powerful performances yesterday: pianist David Witten; mezzo-soprano Grace Renée Pfleger. "From Sea to Shining Sea"—Music for America's 250th (collab with Carnegie Hall) @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Great insights yesterday from Yale's Lucia Rubinelli & Columbia's Nadia Urbinati (with Columbia's Barbara Faedda, at right) in the conversation "80 Years of the Italian Republic. @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Tomorrow, Thu, Apr 16: Free concert in collab with Carnegie Hall: "From Sea to Shining Sea"—Music for America's 250th. Pianist David Witten; w/ Grace Renée Pfleger, mezzo-soprano. Music by Ives, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, & more; works from 1788–1978. Register: tinyurl.com/mw2hedxz

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Great variety of speakers and topics from last week's 2 days on quantum science & tech research. @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Tomorrow! Tues, Apr 14, 5:30-7:00 PM: Lucia Rubinelli (Pol. Science, Yale) & Nadia Urbinati (Pol. Theory, Columbia), "80 Years of the Italian Republic." Opening remarks: Barbara Faedda, Interim Director, Italian Academy. Register: tinyurl.com/80yearsIA @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

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Italian Academy, Columbia University @italianacademy.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

* Just finished 2 full workshop days—15 fascinating talks on quantum science. Grateful to co-sponsors Univ. of Trieste, Flatiron Institute, & Physical Review X (Amer. Physical Society). Always a pleasure to have former Fellow Morgante among the organizers.

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