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Our vision is that the understanding of different cultures and traditions in a globalized and multi-ethnic world is fundamental for the development of a peaceful and civilized society. Our mission is to provide independent views and opinions on all things Italian. It leverages on Italian art, culture and modern lifestyle as sources of knowledge, meaning, value and identity, aimed at enhancing inte

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09/06/2026

🎬 ITALIAN CINEMA FORUM 2026 | FEDERICO FELLINI'S 8½

Few films have shaped the history of world cinema quite like Federico Fellini's 8½ (1963).

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, 8½ is a fascinating exploration of creativity, memory, identity, and the chaos of artistic life. Starring the legendary Marcello Mastroianni and Claudia Cardinale, the film remains a masterpiece of Italian cinema more than sixty years after its release.

Join renowned film scholar Dr Mark Nicholls for the third workshop in the 2026 Italian Cinema Forum series, where selected scenes from 8½ will be screened and discussed in an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.

📅 Tuesday 30 June 2026
🕡 6.30pm – 8.00pm
📍 CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
🎟 Free event – registration essential

This is a wonderful opportunity for lovers of Italian culture, cinema, and storytelling to revisit a classic or discover it for the very first time.

Grazie to CO.AS.IT. and Dr Mark Nicholls for continuing to promote Italian cinema and cultural dialogue within our community.

04/06/2026

What started as a way to reconnect with family recipes during lockdown has grown into a thriving community of more than 35,000 people.

Founded by Michelle Colangelo, Nonna’s Cucina Family is more than a cooking group. It’s a place where memories, traditions and family stories are shared through food. From treasured recipes passed down through generations to community lunches, gala events and fundraising initiatives, the group celebrates the enduring role of the nonna’s table in bringing people together.

As younger generations increasingly reconnect with their cultural roots, Nonna’s Cucina Family has become a living archive of migrant heritage, proving that food is about so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s about identity, belonging and the connections that unite us across generations.

Read the full story: https://www.segmento.com.au/post/around-nonnas-table

Article by: Giovanni Butera

31/05/2026

From hiding eggplant sandwiches at school to building a national food brand with his son, Joe Di Cintio’s journey is a story of family, heritage, and passion. Inspired by the flavours of his Sicilian upbringing, Joe spent more than 40 years in hospitality before launching Chef Joey D with his son Max during the pandemic. What began as a homemade chilli oil quickly grew into a thriving business stocked in more than 150 stores and expanding internationally. At its heart, the brand is about more than food—it’s about family, tradition, and carrying a legacy into the next generation.

Read the full article: https://www.segmento.com.au/post/the-story-of-a-chef

Written by: Catherine Cervasio

Eat with Joe: Grazia Restaurant

27/05/2026

What began as a grassroots dance night in Melbourne has grown into a 15-night cultural journey across Italy — bringing together music, food, travel and community.

“Elvira’s Italian Dance Night Does Italy” will take participants through iconic regions including Toscana, Campania, Puglia and Calabria, with hands-on experiences ranging from bread-making and wine tastings to live music, workshops and sing-alongs.

More than a tour, the experience is about connection, memory and celebrating Italian heritage through the universal languages of music and food. Designed especially for older Italian-Australians, the journey recreates the warmth and inclusivity of the beloved Melbourne dance nights — this time across the piazze, kitchens and coastlines of Italy.

Read the full article here: https://www.segmento.com.au/post/elviras-italian-dance-night-does-italy

Article by: Giovanni Butera

Nonna’s Cucina Family

25/05/2026

✨ A beautiful new exhibition celebrating memory, migration and Italian identity is coming to Melbourne.

COASIT Melbourne presents Recurring Echoes, a major exhibition by acclaimed Italian-Australian artist Liliana Di Lizio Barbieri, celebrating 25 years of artistic practice. 🇮🇹🇦🇺

Through painting, photography, installation and sculptural works, the exhibition explores how cultural memory lives through everyday rituals, objects and family traditions. Particularly fascinating is the dialogue between Italian heritage and contemporary identity — including references that connect the work to classical Italian art, such as Mantegna. 🎨

📍 CO.AS.IT. Exhibition Space
199 Faraday Street, Carlton

🗓 Exhibition: 26 May – 15 August 2026
🎉 Opening Event with the artist: Thursday 11 June 2026, 6.30pm–8.00pm
🍷 Light refreshments served | Free Event
Boking is essential: https://www.coasit.com.au/liliana-2026

A wonderful opportunity to experience the work of an artist whose practice beautifully bridges Italy and Australia through memory, aesthetics and storytelling.

24/05/2026

A forgotten Umbrian estate finds new life as Casa San Gabriel —where restored stone cottages, vineyard experiences, and sweeping valley views create a tranquil agriturismo blending heritage, hospitality, and slow Italian living.

Read the full article: https://www.segmento.com.au/post/casa-san-gabriel-an-umbrian-revival

Article by: Claudia Goundar

Images by: Casa San Gabriel

21/05/2026

Italian culture continues to shape Australia’s design, architecture and arts scene — not as a static relic of migration, but as a living, evolving exchange. From iconic Italian furniture in Melbourne homes and cafés to Mediterranean-inspired suburban architecture and the enduring popularity of the St. Ali Italian Film Festival, Italian influence has been continually reinterpreted through Australian life. Rather than losing authenticity, these cultural traditions gain new meaning through adaptation, everyday use and shared experience — showing that heritage survives through evolution, not preservation alone.

Read the full article: https://www.segmento.com.au/post/co-authoring-culture

Written by: Natasha Richards

18/05/2026

In Calabria, a women’s empowerment program transforms lives through sustainable craftsmanship, as three participants launch LAG Lab—turning reclaimed materials, creativity, and resilience into opportunity, independence, and lasting social change.

From challenge to creation, three Calabrian women turn skills into purpose with handcrafted, sustainable bags that weave identity, resilience, and entrepreneurship into a powerful story of renewal and independence.

Read the full article here: https://www.segmento.com.au/post/lag-lab-the-bag-that-tell-stories

Article written by: Paola Bisciglia

12/05/2026

Melbourne’s Accademia Italiana Della Cuicina celebrates UNESCO’s recognition of Italian cuisine, highlighting food as cultural heritage rooted in shared meals, tradition, and community—where dining becomes a living expression of identity and belonging.

Read the full article here: https://www.segmento.com.au/post/italian-heritage-at-the-table

Article by: Gianluca Palumbo

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