Italian Chamber of Commerce Queensland

Cronache di Brisbane

An exhibition between cinema and contemporary art in Brisbane

CONSOLATO D’ITALIA

BRISBANE

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An exhibition between cinema and contemporary art in Brisbane
Pier Paolo Pasolini

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From 3 November till 1 December at the Australian Cinématèque of Brisbane, a complete collection of Pasolini will be shown for the first time in Australia. The Cineteca Nazionale – National Film Library (with the collaboration of Laura Argento) and the Centro Studi – Archivio Pier Paolo Pasolini – Studies Centre - Archives of Pier Paolo Pasolini from the Film Library of the City of Bologna, worked effortlessly on research whilst the composition of material was furnished to the interested “Cinemazero” and the historical documents of Gideon Bachmann.

The Australian tribute to Pasolini, which was made possible due to the strong collaboration between this Consulate of Italy in Brisbane with the Gallery of Modern Arts (GoMA) and the Australian Cinématèque, is comprised of his cinematographic masterpieces, and for the first time are complimented and accompanied by his collection of contemporary artworks, video artworks aspirated as a reflection of his image and, works that is Pasolini (http://qag.qld.gov.au/cinemateque/coming_soon/pasolini/ ) murdered on the night between 1 and 2 of November 1975.

Being part of the Queensland Art Gallery, the Australian Cinématèque, a museum of contemporary art, which is one of the most active in the Asian region managed such initiative from the support of the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, which enables programs to take a completely contemporary approach. For example, in 2007 the memorable exhibit of over 160 films on the legacy of “Nouvelle Vague” in occasion of the 50th anniversary since its birth. As the case of the forthcoming review, the director, Kathryn Weir has achieved to create an exhibition which meets and exceeds every expectation of contemporary art surrounding the image and the works of Pasolini.

The Australian public will be able to capture the images of Ostia for example, the location of which a short film, produced by Julian Cole, was filmed in 1991 based on the murder of Pasolini and interpreted by Derek Jarman.

Extracted from this collection is a Pasolini which defines more than a great director in a unforgettable history of Italian cinema but determines a contemporary state of being as an addition to his image as a poet and intellect.

La nostra Isola di Sardegna

Sardinia is considered to be one of the most unspoilt and precious island in the Mediterranean Sea. Its large white beaches, evocative coves and creeks of extraordinary beauty have always been a great attraction for both tourists and researchers.

This unique land offers inexhaustible natural resources and ancient cultural-reminiscences that have inspired painters, photographers and artists for decades. The photographic publication Istanti di Sardegna (Sardinia Moments) collects the unforgettable surprise and magic’s moments which this fertile island donates to our eyes. The reader would not be tired of watching Sardinia through an unexpected and curious point of view. Istanti di Sardegna is the masterpiece of Sardinia photographic books, realized by a young and prestigious Sardinian naturalist who has been able to capture with his camera moments and instants of his enchanting homeland.

L’isola di Sardegna e’, per la bellezza e la varieta’ delle sue forme e dei suoi colori, una delle perle incontaminate del Mar Mediterraneo. Le sue spiagge di arena bianchissima, le sue grotte fiabesche e le sue baie nascoste hanno da sempre attirato turisti e ricercatori. Pittori, fotografi, e artisti sono stati ispirati, nel corso dei decenni, da questa terra unica, di un’inesauribile ricchezza naturale e pregna di testimonianze del passato.

La raccolta fotografica “Istanti di Sardegna” raccoglie, attraverso le sue foto, i momenti di magia e sorpresa che questa terra e’ capace di donare ai nostri occhi. Il lettore non sara’ mai stanco di ammirare il paesaggio della Sardegna da un’inaspettata e curiosa prospettiva.

Istanti di Sardegna è l’ultima opera di ricerca fotografica di un giovane e prestigioso naturalista Sardo che con la sua macchina fotografica è stato capace di catturare momenti e istanti della sua Sardegna.

Note sull’autore: Gianfranco Casu, gia’ collaboratore dell’ ISSA (istituto di studi sull’ambiente), fonda nel 2005 SarGea, societa’che, attraverso un lavoro di ricerca e percorsi di indagine, osservazione e documentazione, mira alla divulgazione e promozione dello straordinario patrimonio ambientale e storico della “Terra Sarda”.

Nel 2007 partecipa al concorso riservato ai lettori della rivista National Geographic Italia ottenendo numerosi riconoscimenti e nel mese di settembre 2008 viene premiato al prestigiosissimo campionato italiano ufficiale F.I.A.F di fotografia naturalistica per professionisti con una foto riguardante una coppia di gabbiani corsi in corteggiamento.

For further information or if you wish to purchase this photo-book, please do not hesitate to contact us info@icci.com.au Tel. +61 7 3392 2499

The Kitchen of the religious festivities

ACCADEMIA ITALIANA DELLA CUCINA

FONDATA DA ORIO VERGANI NEL 1953

DELEGAZIONE DI BRISBANE

ISTITUZIONE CULTURALE DELLA REPUBBLICA ITALIANA

Decretro del 18 Agosto 2003

Brisbane, 8th October 2010

Dear Accademici

It is with great pleasure that the Accademia Italiana della Cucina meets once again on Thursday the 21st of October.

This dinner is very particular as every Accademici and delegation globally holds their dinner on the same night – the Theme for this year’s international event is ‘ The Kitchen of the religious festivities’ and this theme, set by the Accademia will be celebrated contemporaneously around the world.

La Cena ecumenica, appuntamento istituzionale a cadenza annuale, riunisce contemporaneamente alla stessa mensa virtuale gli oltre settemila Accademici presenti in Italia e nel mondo.

Il tema proposto per l'anno 2010 è la cucina delle festività religiose.

When – Thursday the 21st of October 2010

Where – Biagio Italian Restaurant - 191 Musgrave Road, Red Hill
Time – 7.00pm
Cost – $90.00 per person
RSVP - Tuesday 19th October 2010

Parking is available under the building!

The Queensland Symphony Orchestra

The Queensland Symphony Orchestra has a concert coming up in October called The Italian Influence. Concerti by Vivaldi, Albinoni, Marcello and Corelli are some of the great Italian works featured in this program of baroque music. It is on at 8pm, Saturday 16th October at the Conservatorium Theatre.

The President of the Chamber of Commerce in Italy

“President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Queensland, Comm. The Hon. Santo Santoro, recently visited Italy on private business but still took much time out to visit various Chambers of Commerce in Italy to promote the establishment and development of relationships with the ICCI (Qld). Here, he is seen with the leadership of the Assocameresto in Rome and with office bearers and administrators and The Hon Dino Forenza MP in Catania.”

Gaetano Esposito, Secretary General ASSOCAMERESTERO, Dottoress Pina Costa, Responsible for Communications and Development and Antonio Romano, Responsabile Area Assistenza Rete CCIE

Cu-Cinema Italiana - celebrating the Italian Film Festival.