A contemporary Trajan

Cultural institutions may transmit notions and memories of our past. But today’s audience, more than ever before, is looking for interaction, participation and an appropriation of museum spaces. Monuments can stimulate curiosity, encourage to return another time, surprise with unexpected…

The revolution of Eco Art

In these weeks, ending on 20th December, Reggio Calabria is hosting “Exhibition of recycled materials and eco-design”, the first Eco Art event ever realised in southern Italy. Promoted by the Department of Environmental Policies of the province of Reggio Calabria,…

Cultural events as catalysts for change: The MI AMI Musica Importante festival in Milan | Gli eventi culturali come incubatori culturali. Il caso di MI AMI Musica Importante a Milano

Cultural events are a hallmark of postmodern society, fostering value creation through social interaction and shared learning. As like as cultural incubators, they tap into physical and digital spaces, communities, and online conversations, utilizing cutting-edge marketing and communication techniques. The…

I contributi dei visitatori come patrimonio culturale: il design per la partecipazione
Visitors’ contributions as cultural heritage: designing for participation

Abstract In this article, we approach the setting up of two public exhibitions and, in this sense, our goal is to offer the necessary tools in order to facilitate and support the contributions of the visitors to the exhibitions themselves.…

I festival tra impatto sul territorio e luogo di espressione per l’immaginario collettivo
Festivals between territorial impact and place of expression for the collective imagination

The practice of experiencing aesthetic contents far from specific places, usually in open or unusual spaces, which are not directly designed for art, like squares or streets. This is the main characteristic of festivals. Celebrations, events full of social relations,…