L'Italo-Americano

L'Italo-Americano PAGE  16 THURS DAY,   S EPTEMBER  5,   2013 We are all invited to enjoy "An Italian Month of Science" sIlVIA sIMoNeTTI In 2013, the Year of the Italian Culture in the United States, the relations between the two countries in the field of science and technology are among the most covered with a series of events taking place throughout North America. In particular, the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy and in collaboration with ISSNAF (Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation) will dedicate the entire month of September to on Wednesday 4 at 6:30 pm. Last year, the Italian contribution to scientific innovation was highlighted through the exhibit "150 years: The Italian Genio", as well as seminars featuring both prominent experts and young researchers working in different fields - mainly medicine -, with a special tribute to the memory of Nobel Prize virologist Renato Dulbecco. On the contrary, this year's program will focus on robotics and biotechnology, including an interactive exhibition - promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and hosted by The exhibit Italy Of The Future at the IIC in Tokyo last spring the second edition of the initiative "An Italian Month of Science", with a grand opening the Italian Cultural Institutes in Tokyo and San Francisco last spring – which will allow the visitors to experience first-hand a selection of the most significant and groundbreaking achievements by Italian scientists. Among them, the first prototype of the iCub, an absolutely impressive humanoid robot, developed by the Italian Institute of Technology as part of the EU project RobotCub, to be also presented to the public at USC School of Engineering and Caltech respectively on September 19 and 20. This fascinating journey into science at the IIC will start with the screening of the documentary "Italy of the Future" by paleontologist Alberto Angela, followed by the opening of the exhibition introduced by Filippo Sozzi from CNR (Italian National Research Council). In addition, a panel discussion concerning "The Impact of New Technologies on our daily life" will also take place with the participation of representatives of ISSNAF and Cynvenio Biosystems Inc. - a research company working on cancer treatment -, as well as of professors from the USC and UCLA. On this occasion, the Italian share in terms of inventions and discoveries to meet the new challenges of contemporary living and working envi- ronments will be underlined. Science lovers will have other interesting appointments ahead, such as the "ISSNAF Conference on Robotics and on Economic and Social Development" on September level, but also at reaffirming and strengthening the collaboration with the United States. As Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero recalled in one of his speeches a few months ago, thanks to the cooperation with The humanoid robot iCub 18, and the screening "Aerospace R&D – The Italian Factor" on the 25. All of them - together with similar events organized by the Italian Institutions in Washington, New York, Chicago, and many other US cities throughout 2013 – aim not only at presenting the role Italy still plays in this field of knowledge at international the USA the Italian satellite "San Marco 1" was among the first to be sent into orbit from the US base of Wallops Flight in Virginia on December 15, 1964. And today, by entering a new agreement to work together on space research projects, these two countries can still pave the way to create crucial opportunities of scientific and economic development. Community Highlights Leonardo Da Vinci's last days in Santa Ana The exhibition "Da Vinci - The Genius & Da Vinci Jr." at Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana will close on Sunday, September 8. For those who haven't visited it yet, both kids and adults, these are the last days to experiment with Leonardo's tools and learn more about the groundbreaking techniques he used for his inventions and drawings. More than 200 pieces, 3D and full-size replications of his projects and designs from The Last Supper to the first helicopter, bring visitors back in time to Italian Renaissance. In particular, young explorers are invited to experience history, art and science through different interactive activities. Portraits by an Italian photographer Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Fabrik Media Group is a Sguardi - Saggezza by Mattia Passarini media platform connecting and promoting Los Angeles art, design and architecture. Its most recent initiative is the AX3 American Aperture Awards, a photography competition aimed at supporting emerging, amateur and established artists from all over the world in making their work known and appreciated in the United States. This year's winner in the category "Emerging Photographer" is the Italian artist Mattia Passarini with his colorful and vivid portraits of real people from distant countries. In the last few years, Mattia has also taken part in other important photo contests such as the National Geographic Traveler, The Open and Celeste Prize. Italian Movie Nights Latest update on this week's Italian Movie Night at San Juan Capistrano Regency Theater, Orange County, presenting the film ll Primo Incarico (The First Assignment, 2010) by G. Cecere on Thursday, September 5 at 7:00 pm. The retrospective dedicated to director P. P. Pasolini will end this week with some of his most famous movies showcased at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica: Accattone and Mamma Roma on Friday 6; Decameron and Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom on the 7; and The Gospel According to St. Matthew on September 8, all of them starting from 7:30 pm. Italian abstract art floating on water Danilo Giannoni's first exhibit in the US will open on Thursday, September 5 at the LA Artcore Brewery Annex, together with Painting on water by Danilo Giannoni the works of two other abstract artists, Yasunari Nakagomi and Amber Maida. The exhibition will showcase Giannoni's paintings based on the ancient technique called "Ebru" that he has learned in Turkey, and which involves mixing paint with water and then capture it on canvas or paper. The three artists will attend the reception at the gallery on September 8 to illustrate their creations and their personal style to the visitors. Giannoni will also make a presentation at the Italian Cultural Institute on September 9.

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