Calabria is a destination for the spirit that also satisfies the body. It is, as the Arbëreshë writer Carmine Abate would say, “a sum of opposing and violent impressions and perceptions, moving and irresistible.”
Segmento speaks to artist Chiara Corbelletto about her life as an Italian visual artist working in Aotearoa-New Zealand, and about her most recent public sculpture dedicated to gender equality, 1001 Spheres, in Auckland.
Calabria’s culinary heritage bears the marks of ancient civilizations and diverse landscapes. From coastal bounty to rustic mountain fare, each dish tells a story of resilience, tradition, and innovation.
Step into the heart of the Sanremo Song Festival 2024 through the eyes of Segmento’s Ambassador Gisella Cozzo as she delves into the vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance of this iconic event.
With the support of Calabria Sona, the Segmento Tarantella Festival plays its part in keeping Calabrian folk music and dance relevant and maintaining a living tradition by embracing experimentation and innovation.
From Piedmont to Catalunia, the Occitan area crosses the borders of Italy, Spain, and France, and its heritage is still reflected in today's language, culture, and traditions of the remote western valleys of Piedmont.
Tarantella thrives on southern soil. Rosa Voto shares her love for tarantella paying homage to her ancestors' traditions and rituals and challenging modern-day stereotypes.
This year's fashion statement is a new take on an old look -and it is all about the sleeves. Federica Mancusi anticipates 2022 fashion trends in exclusive for Segmento
Red doors. Red horns. Garlic in bras.. Holy water. Salt in corners.
Growing up in an Italo-Australian family, Soprano Pia Harris has fond memories of being surrounded by music and food - two essential components of the beloved Hansel and Gretel story.
In conversation with Carlo Aonzo, leader of "Carlo Aonzo Trio" that will be performing at Co.As.It. on 7 February
Rosaria"¯Zarro has acted as VMC Commissioner since 2017, when she was first appointed for this role by Minister for Foreign Affairs Robin Scott acting on behalf of the Daniel Andrews Labour government in Victoria.
Lucia Brighenti is a young and successful Italian pianist currently touring and traveling in Australia. She has garnered numerous awards and accolades both in her native territory and abroad.
Postwar migration saw Australia's first Italians forming small communities around the city of Melbourne, creating "Little Italy" on Lygon street, Carlton.
Miriam La Rosa is currently involved in the cross-cultural and cross-regional artistic project "Preservation is an act of political warfare. An exchange artist residency between Sicily and Australia".
The Jewish International Film Festival is in full swing and it is a fascinating time of the year for avid cinemagoers looking for films outside the mainstream, that challenge and engage all at once.
Interview with Italian filmmaker Mimmo Calopresti, winner of three David Di Donatello awards.
Sell-out crowd-pleaser show La Nonna is an intimate portrayal of a young man's journey to self-discovery benefitted by his close bond with his Italian grandmother, or nonna, and their cross-generational dialogue.
I recently chatted with Gianni Vitellone, Director of Pronto Travel/Vita Italian Tours in Collingwood, about his life and love of all things Italian. (Photo Wide Shut Photography)
Gianrico Carofiglio, the multi-award winning Italian writer, translated in twenty-seven languages, visited Australia to attend the Byron Writers Festival in early August.
Lemons carry symbolic importance and become a metaphor for life in Ciro D'Emilio's sombre but captivating debut feature and coming-of-age story Un giorno all'improvviso (2018), which premiered at the Venice Film Festival
Winner of two Nastro d'Argento awards and one David di Donatello award, Edoardo De Angelis' dark and sombre Il vizio della speranza (2018) reminds of his narrative and cinematographic style in forerunner Indivisibili.
Feel good movie Bangla, with high audience ratings and awarded a Nastro d'Argento for best comedy in 2019, is light-hearted while at the same time it delivers an important social and political message.
Stephen Cuttriss has been praised by the media as one of "Australia's heavyweight tango musicians" and a bandoneon player who "ignites the sonic soundscapes of Argentina on this unique instrument"
The Italian Cine-scapes #2 film festival, running from May to November, 2019, and co-organised by the Italian Institute of Culture and Palace Cinemas, is a visual feast awakening the senses.
Perth-based mother of three Tania Pietracatella has been enamoured with Italy and the Italian language ever since she first visited the Bel Paese on a family holiday when she was 12 years old.
The "presepe" or "presepio" (also known as Christmas Crib or Nativity Scene) had been for a very long time the only Christmas adornment of the Italian families,...
