Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The English and the Americans in Florence
Two unique one-day programmes that bring to life the cultural experience of the
Anglo-Americans in Florence.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Did you know...?
Did you know that library members and BiF students can get discounts all over Florence?
Thursday, February 09, 2012
The production designer of Fitzcarraldo about his time on set in the mysterious jungle
In a conversation with James Sholto Douglas, lecturer at the British Institute, production designer Ulrich Bergfelder talked about what was going on behind the scenes of the movie Fitzcarraldo. "The despair was permanent, but so was the hope."
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
A special event for film lovers
James Douglas in conversation with Ulrich Bergfelder - production designer for Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth today!
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Sale of rare Aubrey Waterfield Painting
A 1908 watercolour portrait of a senior cleric is to be sold by Ebay (UK) auction beginning at 11.02 am on Friday 10 February. The starting price is £350. The subject of the portrait is thought to be the Very Revd. Ernald Lane MA DD, Dean of Rochester.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Women in Renaissance Art
A five day Art History course to mark International Women's Day this March
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Did you know...?
Did you know that this year HRH Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee?
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
50 per cent discount on annual English courses!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Jonathan K. Nelson lectured on the virility of Botticelli and sweetness of Filippino
The first lecture of 2012 was held by Jonathan K. Nelson, the Assistant Director for Academic Programs and Publications at Villa I Tatti, the Harvard Center for Italian Renaissance Studies.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Pitti Immagine Uomo 2012 at the British Institute
Once again the British Institute proved a spectacular venue for a Winter Pitti Immagine Uomo party, this time welcoming Dylan Jones, the editor of GQ magazine, and guests.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Did you know...?
Did you know that the British Institute are the owners of the Henry Moore sculpture "Warrior with Shield"?