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Exhibition going up now! Join us on Thursday, March 27, for talks, show opening, and more— tinyurl.com/5n8k2tnz Columbia University, Steven Ellis, ISSNAF

Dozens of giant sculptures surfaced in a field in 1974. What do they say about the ancient Mediterranean? Exhibition & talks. "50 Years Since the Discoveries at Mont’e Prama: Sardinia’s 3000-Year-Old Culture" Thurs, March 27; register now! tinyurl.com/5n8k2tnz Steven Ellis

"Beyond the Fringe: Painting for the Market in 17th-Century Italy" On Apr 25, int'l experts talk abt new research on court cases & other records that reveal work done "on spec," plus underground transactions w/ collectors, & more. Free; for registration: tinyurl.com/mrye6bvu

Celebrating Sardinian cultural heritage and a productive partnership between Columbia's Italian Academy and Region of Sardinia–with the Mont'e Prama Foundation. Steven Ellis

Anna Depalmas explores how Sardinia’s ancient elite at Mont’e Prama used giant stone warriors to project power, faith, and legacy. At the start of today’s event "50 Years Since the Discoveries at Mont’e Prama: Sardinia’s 3000-Year-Old Culture" tinyurl.com/5n8k2tnz

Our third speaker Peter van Dommelen reveals a rare find at S’Urachi: a defensive ditch linking Nuragic Sardinia to Iron Age Iberia.  Steven Ellis

Fourth speaker Ilaria Orri delves into the Giants of Mont’e Prama—the oldest human statues in the western Med, carved 3,000 years ago to honor Nuragic warriors. Steven Ellis

LIVE: The Met’s Sean Hemingway on Manneddu—Sardinia’s towering giant steals the spotlight in a sea of ancient Mediterranean art. Steven Ellis

The Academy thanks all the speakers and partners for a full house event yesterday. Steven Ellis, Fondazione Mont'e Monteprama, Anthony Muroni, Ilaria Orri, Sean Hemingway, Peter Van Dommelen, ISSNAF, Columbia University.

We are happy to be co-sponsoring this event on Apr 28; please register!

Next Wednesday, ​Apr 23, ​6PM ​"Liberation! ​ 80 Years Since the End of World War II in Italy​" David Forgacs (NYU)​ & Nadia Urbanati (Columbia) in conversation​. ​Free; register and read more: tinyurl.com/27tryabm Columbia University

See talk topics and all details now for next week's event: "Beyond the Fringe: Painting for the Market in 17th-Century Italy" Apr 25, 10AM-1PM Free; register here: tinyurl.com/mrye6bvu Columbia University

Next week, May 1, 7PM: New Latin American Music for Solo Piano, with Joel Sachs This concert is part of Carnegie Hall’s city-wide celebration of Latin culture in the U.S., "Nuestros Sonidos" Free; register here: tinyurl.com/yc6dcmwc

News from current Fellow, Lucia Delaini What does the past feel like? A roundtable on embodied cognition & historical inquiry On how attention to gesture, perception, & the senses can reshape what we think knowledge is April 22, 10AM–12: Zoom or in person tinyurl.com/3j6cd7hd

On Resistance, German occupation and the collusion of some Italians, the new Constitution, women’s roles and their developing rights, the idea of liberation (liberation for whom?), the “three wars” (liberation struggle, civil war, class war), and the politics of commemoration.

Tomorrow! ​Apr 23, ​6PM ​"Liberation! ​ 80 Years Since the End of World War II in Italy​" David Forgacs (NYU)​ & Nadia Urbinati (Columbia) in conversation​. ​​Free; register and read more: tinyurl.com/27tryabm #italianliberations #italyisfree #rememberitaly Columbia University

"Riveting and timely and poignant"--our international audience said that last night's event was moving and informative. We are grateful to David Forgacs & Nadia Urbinati. Read more: tinyurl.com/27tryabm #italianliberations #italyisfree #italianresistance #rememberitaly

Tomorrow! Fri,  Apr 25, 10AM "Beyond the Fringe: Painting for the Market in 17th-Century Italy" Int'l experts talk about the vibrant art market in Rome in the 17th century Free; for registration, timing, and campus restrictions: tinyurl.com/mrye6bvu

Tomorrow! May 1, 7PM: New Latin American Music for Solo Piano, with Joel Sachs Part of Carnegie Hall’s city-wide celebration of Latin culture in the U.S., "Nuestros Sonidos" Limited seats available! We expect to be able to accommodate walkins. tinyurl.com/yc6dcmwc