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Book Illustration for Kids Exhibition at the Italienisches Kulturinstitut Berlin

Italian Excellences Showcase Their Artworks Starting from The 16th of April

April 12th, 2016
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On the 16th of April the exhibition: “Kinder und Jugendbuchillustration - Italian Excellences” will be inaugurated at the Italienisches Kulturinstitut Berlin. The art works range from productions by famous illustrators with worldwide fame like Roberto Innocenti and Lorenzo Mattotti, to young talents such as Philippe Giordano, Olimpia Zagnoli, Mara Cerri, and Alessandro Sanna. The exhibition shows the artistic development in the field of children and youth book illustration in Italy, through two generations.

Indeed, on this occasion it is possible to discover the protagonists who, due to their rich expressive style, have contributed to the achievement of a worldwide recognition by the Italian graphic for kids. In addition to the exhibition, for the children from 6 to 10 years old, on the 21st of April at 6pm there will be a workshop with the illustrator Mara Cerri.

This year the artists showed are: Beatrice Alemagna, Anna e Elena Balbusso, Chiara Carrer, Mara Cerri, Sara Fanelli, Philip Giordano, Roberto Innocenti, Federico Maggioni, Giovanni Manna, Lorenzo Mattotti, Simona Mulazzani, Simone Rea, Sergio Ruzzier, Arianna Vairo, Alessandro Sanna, Guido Scarabottolo, Pia Valentinis, Olimpia Zagnoli.

The exhibition is the result of a joint initiative of the Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi of Bologna and the Italian Institutes of Culture and it is supported by the Region Emilia Romagna. The Italienisches Kulturinstitut Berlin is the official organ of the Italian state and Cultural Department of the Italian Embassy. It aims to promote the Italian language and culture in Germany through cultural events in various fields. It is represented in major cities of the five continents and it supports initiatives based on the principles of democracy and international solidarity dialogue. The Institute is also a member of the Association of the European Cultural Institute.

The inauguration of the exhibition was on the 21st of April at 7pm with the participation of Anna Castagnoli (curator and representative of the Fiera di illustrazione Bologna), Stefano Salis (Il Sole 24 Ore), Elena Pasoli (Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi of Bologna) and Mara Cerri (illustrator).

Registration is required: antwort.iicberlino@esteri.it

Where: Italienisches Kulturinstitut Berlin - Hildebrand Straße 2, 10785 Berlin

Dates and opening hours: From the 16th of April to the 3rd of July, from Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm, on Friday 10am – 2pm and during evening openings.
Tickets: Free entrance

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References:

Photo 1 by Artist Lorenzo Mattotti
Photo 2 by Artist Mara Cerri
Photo 3 by © Italienisches Kulturinstitut Berlin – Italian Embassy

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Caterina Gion, Berlin Global