UNESCO Italy. Photographs.

On the occasion of the opening of the exhibit UNESCO "Italia. Fotografie", the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles presents a panel discussion with Francesca Fabiani, Exhibit Curator and Head of Contemporary Photograph at the ICCD; Sandra Phillips, Curator Emeritus of Photography at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Maristella Casciato, Senior Curator and Head of Architectural Collections at the Getty Research Institute. Moderated by: Emily Pugh, Principal Research Specialist for Digital Art History at the Getty Research Institute.

Promoted by the MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION OF ITALY, Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy; MINISTRY OF CULTURE Secretary General UNESCO Office; ICCD_CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR CATALOGUING AND DOCUMENTATION, the exhibit showcases the incredible wealth of Italy’s cultural heritage as seen through the lenses of some of the most prominent Italian photographers, including Gabriele Basilico, Olivo Barbieri, Mimmo Jodice and Raffaela Mariniello. With 58 selected areas, Italy is now home to the largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites.

On view at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles until December 15 - More info: http://bit.ly/unescolosangeles.