Institutum Canarium

Institutum Canarium (IC) is an academic association founded in 1969 concerned with the cultural history of the Canary Islands and the neighbouring cultures of the Mediterranean region.

The headquarters are in Vienna.

It publishes two periodicals:

  • Almogaren
  • IC-Nachrichten

It is a member of the International Federation of Rock Art Organizations.

Medal Dominik Wölfel

The organisation gives out the Dominik-Wölfel-Medaille, an award named after Dominik Josef Wölfel (1888–1963), explorer of the cultures of North Africa and the Canary Islands.

Prize winners include:

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References
  1. „Institutum Canarium verleiht »Dominik-Wölfel-Medaille« an José Manuel Alamo González Generaldirektor der kanarischen Regierungsbehörde zur Erhaltung der historischen Kulturgüter des Archipels“, Vienna, 14 June 2001
  2. The award of the »Dominik Josef Wölfel Medal« to shipowner and entrepreneur Dr. h.c. Fred. Olsen. The ceremonial act took place in the spanish embassy of Vienna (Austria), Vienna, 18 June 2003


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