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Bertozzi and Sacco's Book Examines Cultural Appropriation in Contemporary Art

publication · 2026-03-27

Marco Bertozzi and Daniela Sacco have published a book titled 'Immaginari incarnati. Appropriazioni culturali, cinema, arti dal vivo' through Quodlibet. The work addresses multiculturalism and cultural appropriation in Italy, arguing that respectful engagement with diverse cultures should guide creative artistic practices. The authors propose using cultural appropriation as a lens to examine what constitutes meaningful art today and how artistic languages can engage with otherness. Their research includes experiences in Canada.

Key facts

  • Marco Bertozzi and Daniela Sacco authored 'Immaginari incarnati. Appropriazioni culturali, cinema, arti dal vivo'
  • The book was published by Quodlibet
  • The work discusses multiculturalism and cultural appropriation in contemporary art
  • The authors argue respectful engagement with different cultures should guide artistic creation
  • Their research includes experiences in Canada

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Institutions

  • Quodlibet

Locations

  • Italy
  • Canada

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