THE ARTISTIC HERITAGE AS CULTURAL DIPLOMACY. THE ROLE OF ITALY IN THE WORLD.

ITALY’S ROLE IN THE WORLD.

Culture is an essential element of Italian identity in the world and represents a tangible and intangible heritage that can be drawn upon to meet the challenges of contemporaneity. Culture has increasingly become soft power, a real component of foreign policy, a driver for the country’s international promotion.

The Network of Italian Cultural Institutes of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation represents an extraordinary observatory on cultural heritage enhancement policies promoted by Cultural Institutions and Companies abroad. In the Anglo-Saxon sphere, the V&A constitutes one of the most active players in international programs working on a global scale through research, lending, strategic partnerships, traveling exhibitions, professional training and consulting with the aim of making its world-class collection available to all, to support the creative industry, stimulate imagination and inspire the next generation.

On the occasion of RO.ME – Museum Exhibition, the Italian Consul. Philip La Rosa, of the Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Office III, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Lorenzo Sciarretta, Lazio Region youth and cultural policies, and Evgeniya Ravtsova, International Programmes Manager of the Victoria and Albert Museum will discuss cultural diplomacy and the role that artistic heritage (and Italy) plays in the world and the policies implemented to support and finance contemporary creativity in national and regional spheres.

The conversation will be moderated by Monica Ricci Sargentini, foreign affairs reporter for Corriere della Sera.

Speakers:

  • Filippo La Rosa, Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Office III, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
  • Evgeniya Ravtsova, International Programmes Manager, Victoria and Albert Museum.
  • Lorenzo Sciarretta, Lazio Region youth and cultural policies.

Moderator: Monica Ricci Sargentini, journalist – Corriere della Sera.

The panel will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Macchia Room.