Monday 17 February 2020 – 6.30 – 9:00 pm

 
In January 1511 an unusual event occurred on the small island of Murano. The ‘snowball revolt’, involved the small community of fishermen and glassmakers who

Thursday 23 January 2020 – 7.00-9.00 pm

 
An introduction to the seminal works of Lina Wertmüller, the first woman nominated for a Best Director Academy Award. Through the films The Seduction of

Monday 09 December 2019 – 7.00-10:00 pm

 
Come and celebrate the festive season with friends and fellow members of The British-Italian Society at Radici restaurant in Islington, the latest creation of the

Wednesday 13 November 2019 – 7.00-9.00 pm

 
Italy emerged from the Second World War in ruins. Divided, invaded and economically broken, it was a nation that some claimed had ceased to exist.

Thursday 24 October 2019 – 7.00-9.00 pm

 
By the time Orazio Gentileschi came to London, he already had an international career. Unlike Guercino, who was reluctant to come to England on account

Wednesday 25 September 2019 – 7.00-9.00 pm

 
The Georgian period (1713-1830) is regarded as the greatest period of English architecture. However most of London’s Georgian houses date from the late 18C, and

Friday 05 July 2019 – 4.00-5.30 pm

 
To mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, The British Library has brought together highlights from three of his remarkable notebooks.

Thursday 20 June 2019 – 6.30-9.00 pm

 
~ Charles de Chassiron Memorial Lecture ~ Rooms and Views: Filming in Florence with Merchant Ivory A Room with a View, the award-winning film directed