# Italian cultural exhibitions in New York

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-cultural-exhibitions-in-new-york
> Updated: 2026-10-15T06:57:24.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Italian Institute of Culture in New York has launched two major exhibitions to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic and showcase significant historical art.

One exhibition, titled ‘1946: nasce la Repubblica. L’Assemblea Costituente a Montecitorio’, utilizes historical documents, photographs, and multimedia from the Chamber of Deputies' archives to trace Italy’s transition from the end of World War II to the approval of the Constitution in 1947. 

The second exhibition features Caravaggio’s ‘Maddalena in estasi’ (c. 1606–1610), marking the first time this specific work is being displayed in the United States. Originally located in Berlin, the painting was scheduled for an exhibition in Guadalajara, Mexico, before being included in the New York program. 

Officials, including Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies Giorgio Mulè and Consul General Giuseppe Pastorelli, attended the inauguration. The events are being presented as instruments of cultural diplomacy to highlight Italian identity through art and history.

## Claims

- The Italian Cultural Institute of New York inaugurated two exhibitions on Wednesday evening. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- One of the exhibitions features the Caravaggio painting 'Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy'. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Caravaggio painting has never been exhibited in the United States prior to this event. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The second exhibition is titled '1946: The Birth of the Republic'. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The exhibitions commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The painting was located in Berlin and was scheduled to be sent to Guadalajara, Mexico. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Italian Cultural Institute opens Caravaggio exhibition in New York

The Italian Cultural Institute of New York has opened two exhibitions, including a first-time U.S. showing of Caravaggio's 'Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy', to mark the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-cultural-institute-opens-caravaggio-exhibition-in-new-york

### 2026-10-10: Italian Institute of Culture in New York to host Caravaggio and Republic exhibitions

The Italian Institute of Culture in New York will inaugurate two exhibitions on October 14, featuring Caravaggio’s ‘Maddalena in estasi’ and a display on the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-institute-of-culture-in-new-york-to-host-caravaggio-and-republic-exhibitions

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