Following France’s La Fete earlier this year, it’s now the turn of neighbors Italy to show the breadth and depth of its art and culture through events staged by The Embassy of Italy all around Bangkok this Jun. The lineup includes:

Concert by Teresa De Sio Band. The folk band led by singer-song writer Teresa De Sio and comprising Sasa Flauto (acoustic and electric guitar), H.E.R. (violin), Fiore Benigni (barrel organ), Luca Rossi (percussions and voice), Vittorio Longobardi (electric bass), and Pasquale Angelini (drums and percussion) is famed for blending traditional Italian sounds with more contemporary styles. Jun 6, 7:30pm. Thailand Cultural Center. B600-900 from Thaiticketmajor.

Magis Exhibition: Beyond the Imagination. Product exhibition of the long-standing and unique Italian brand Magis Design, including the Magis Puppy Collection. Jun 6-17, 10am. Event Hall, Crystal Design Center.

Dignity Design Collection. Home decoration and fashion accessories designed by members of the Good Sheppard International Foundation. Jun 15-24, 10am. Living Gallery, 3/F Siam Paragon.

Photo Exhibition by Luca Carra. Veteran Italian photographer Luca Carra presents his portraits in sepia, and black and white. Through the end of Jun. Sofitel Hotel, Sukhumvit.

Seminar: 51st Milan Fair Update. Discussion of the latest furniture and decoration trends led by the editors of Casaviva and Ban Lae Suan magazines. Jun 13, 2pm. Crystal Design Center. Free admission.

For more information, call 02-250-4970 or visit italianfestivalthailand.com/2012