As part of the Giornata del Contemporaneo – Italian Contemporary Art Day, the annual initiative promoted by AMACI (Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums) to celebrate and promote contemporary Italian art both nationally and internationally, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto is pleased to present Christian Caliandro’s latest book recently published by Marsilio Arte. Free event – Registration required The book offers an insightful investigation into how Italian contemporary art is perceived abroad and into the networks, institutions, and cultural contexts that shape its international presence. Christian Caliandro conducts an in-depth and timely investigation into the international projection of Italian art. Through an approach that combines sociological analysis and aesthetic criticism, the volume explores how our artistic system is perceived outside national borders, in a historical moment dominated by the proliferation of images and technological innovation. The discussion will feature Andrea Lombardinilo, President of La Quadriennale di Roma; Christian Caliandro, author of the book; and Patrizia Libralato, Founder and Executive Director of the Toronto Biennial of Art. The conversation will be moderated by Prof. Paolo Granata, University of Toronto.