Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia "G.Scalise"

What Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia "G.Scalise" does

Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia "G.Scalise" is an Italian non-profit cultural association founded in 1984 and headquartered in Milan, dedicated to promoting knowledge of the cultures and traditions of the Middle East, Far East, and Islamic countries of Africa. The organization operates as a membership-based association (with 'Soci benemeriti' members) and runs a community-led, event-driven program consisting of lecture cycles, conferences, art exhibitions, film screenings, and cultural events. It does not own a dedicated physical venue but activates programming through venue partnerships with major Milan cultural institutions including MUDEC Museo delle Culture, Casa della Cultura, Centro PIME, Biblioteca Sant'Ambrogio, and university auditoriums. The center extends geographically into Venice for selected exhibitions, such as the 2026 'Tesori e Magie di un'altra India' show at Sala Capitolare.

Its core offerings are publications and cultural programming. The product portfolio includes the quarterly scholarly journal 'Quaderni Asiatici', monographs, member-authored books ('Libri dei soci'), exhibition catalogs (e.g., 'Tesori e Magie di un'altra India' published by Franco Angeli), and the bimonthly magazine 'La Tigre di Carta' produced in collaboration with Biblioteca del Pime. Digital offerings include virtual art tours ('Arte virtuale'), a YouTube documentary collection ('Documentari in rete'), and a virtual language journey ('Parole in viaggio'). The organization is led by president Susanna Marino, a professor of Japanese culture at Università Bicocca di Milano.

The business model is non-commercial and association-based. Revenue streams consist of annual membership subscriptions providing access to events, publications, and priority registration; one-time publication sales; and voluntary contributions at free-entry events. The organization is governed by an executive committee, operates with approximately 5 employees, and distributes content through its website (italia-asia.it), a Facebook page with roughly 329,000 followers, a dedicated Quaderni Asiatici Facebook page, and a YouTube channel. No external funding rounds, parent company ownership, or institutional grants are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia "G.Scalise"

Legal name

Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia "G. Scalise"

Website

https://italia-asia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia "G.Scalise" is a Milan-based Italian non-profit cultural association founded in 1984 that promotes knowledge of Middle Eastern, Far Eastern, and Islamic African cultures through lectures, exhibitions, publications including the quarterly journal Quaderni Asiatici, and partnerships with major Italian cultural institutions.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural education and Asian studies programming

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Periodical Publishers (51312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Culture, Heritage & Tourism Congresses (THAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Cultural education
• Asian studies lectures
• Scholarly publications
• Art exhibitions
• Cultural association

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organization operates as an association with membership fees ('Soci benemeriti'), providing access to events, publications, and other benefits to members.
2. Publications and Catalogs: Sale of publications including 'Quaderni Asiatici' quarterly journal, monographs, and exhibition catalogs such as 'Tesori e Magie di un'altra India' published by Franco Angeli.
3. Event Participation: Free entry events with voluntary contributions; some events held at partner venues with potential co-hosting arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia "G.Scalise" is a non-profit cultural association that publishes scholarly content on Asian cultures (the quarterly journal 'Quaderni Asiatici,' monographs, and members' books), organizes lecture cycles, conferences, and art exhibitions on Asian cultural topics, and provides digital cultural resources such as virtual art tours and documentary video collections. Programs are delivered in partnership with major Milan cultural institutions including MUDEC, Casa della Cultura, and Centro PIME.

Product overview

Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia 'G.Scalise' is a cultural center that has served as a reference point for over 40 years for understanding and exploring the cultures and traditions of the Middle East, Far East, and Islamic countries of Africa. The center offers a multi-faceted portfolio centered on cultural education and dissemination: it publishes scholarly publications including the quarterly journal 'Quaderni Asiatici', monographs, and books by members; produces a bimonthly magazine 'La Tigre di Carta'; organizes lecture cycles, conferences, and exhibitions on Asian cultural, historical, and contemporary topics; and provides digital resources including virtual art tours, documentary collections, and cultural archives. The center collaborates with institutions such as Casa della Cultura, MUDEC, and Biblioteca del Pime for its programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quaderni Asiatici: Quarterly journal published by the center focusing on Asian studies.

Products and services

• Quaderni Asiatici A quarterly journal published by the Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia covering Asian cultures, traditions, and current affairs of the Middle East, Far East, and Islamic countries of Africa. Distributed to members and available for individual purchase.
• Monografie Monographs and scholarly works published by the center on various Asian cultural, historical, and anthropological topics, available for purchase by members and the general public.
• Libri dei soci Books and essays written or translated by members of the association, made available to members and through the association's distribution channels.
• La Tigre di Carta A bimonthly magazine of art and culture focused on Asian topics, published by the Centro di Cultura Italia-Asia in collaboration with the Biblioteca del PIME.
• Eventi e Conferenze (Lectures and Conferences) Cycles of conferences and lectures exploring Asian cultures, transformations, and current affairs, often held at venues like Casa della Cultura, MUDEC, and other Milan institutions, with free entry to the public.
• Mostre (Art Exhibitions) Art exhibitions featuring Asian art, artifacts, and cultural themes, including 'Tesori e Magie di un'altra India' (Venice, 2026), 'When Apricots Blossom' (Palazzo Citterio), 'War Rugs, Tappeti di Guerra' (Milan Design Week 2026), and 'Da Hiroshima a Fukushima per non dimenticare' (Milan, 2026), hosted in partnership with museums and cultural institutions.
• Arte virtuale Virtual tours exploring Asian art wonders and cultural heritage, accessible online via the center's website to the general public.
• Documentari in rete YouTube video collection dedicated to Asian documentaries and cultural content, distributed via the center's YouTube channel.
• Parole in viaggio Virtual journey through Asia exploring language and cultural expressions, available online to the public.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fondazione Museo della Scuola Grande di San MarcocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2026Co-presentation of the exhibition 'Tesori e Magie di un'altra India' (April 11 - June 21, 2026) at Sala Capitolare, San Giovanni e Paolo, Venice. The foundation provides the venue and organizational support.
• Milano Green WeekminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026The 'Da Hiroshima a Fukushima per non dimenticare' exhibition is part of the Milano Green Week program, increasing visibility and audience reach.
• Concessionaria 23minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Exhibition space provider for 'War Rugs, Tappeti di Guerra' during Milan Design Week 2026 at Via Maiocchi 23, Milan. Historic garage converted to gallery space.
• Casa della Cultura (Milan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for the 'Sguardi sull'Asia in trasformazione' lecture series and other events. Casa della Cultura provides venue and organizational support for conferences held at via Borgogna 3, Milan.
• MUDEC Museo delle CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partnership with the Museum of Cultures for exhibitions and events, including the 'Tessuti d'Asia' conference series and 'When Apricots Blossom' exhibition at Palazzo Citterio during Milan Design Week.
• Biblioteca Sant'AmbrogiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for exhibitions including 'Da Hiroshima a Fukushima per non dimenticare' (June 2026) at Via San Paolino 18, Milan.
• Centro PIMEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing venue partnership for lectures and events held at Centro PIME, Via Monte Rosa 81, Milan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• ISPI - Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale: Milan-based think tank producing research, conferences, and publications on international affairs including Asia. Comparable in hosting Milan-based events and producing scholarly publications with international scope, though primarily policy-oriented rather than purely cultural.
• Maison de l'Asie: Paris-based cultural association promoting Asian cultures through lectures, events, and exhibitions. Highly comparable in operating model as a non-profit membership-based cultural association focused on Asian studies, though serving the French market rather than Italian.

Broad incumbents

• British Museum: Major global museum with extensive Asian art collections, exhibitions, publications, and educational programming. Comparable in operating museum-style exhibitions of Asian cultural artifacts and producing scholarly publications, though at vastly larger institutional scale.
• Casa della Cultura di Milano: Historic Milan cultural institution hosting lectures, conferences, and cultural events. It is a core venue partner of the Centro and shares the educational/conference programming model, though with broader thematic scope beyond Asia.
• Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Storici: Italian scholarly institute promoting historical and cultural research with publications and lectures. Comparable in operating a non-profit cultural model in Italy with publications and scholarly events, though with a broader historical rather than Asia-specific focus.
• MUDEC Museo delle Culture: Milan-based museum dedicated to cultures of the world with a strong Asia focus. While it operates at much larger scale and with permanent facilities, it is a partner-venue for the Centro and offers overlapping Asian cultural programming, exhibitions, and educational resources.

Direct peers

• Asia Society: US-based non-profit organization promoting understanding of Asia through cultural programming, lectures, exhibitions, and publications. Direct comparable in mission and membership-based cultural association model, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• The Japan Foundation: Japanese governmental organization that runs cultural centers worldwide promoting Japanese arts, language, and culture. Directly comparable in mission to the Centro's Asian cultural promotion work, though with state-level funding and global footprint.
• Korean Cultural Center Italy: Country-specific cultural promotion office operating in Italy with lectures, exhibitions, and events on Korean culture. Comparable peer in geographic footprint (Italy) and programmatic approach (Asian cultural education), though focused on a single country.
• Confucius Institute Network: Global network of Chinese cultural and language education centers operating at universities worldwide. Directly comparable in promoting Asian language and culture through educational programming and events, though typically affiliated with universities rather than independent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CentrodiCulturaItaliaAsia
• Facebookfacebook.com/329147000601277
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cciascalise

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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