Alessandra Pioselli and Pietro Gaglianò on Art Education and Experimental Pedagogy
In an interview featured on Artribune, Alessandra Pioselli, the director of Accademia di Belle Arti G. Carrara di Bergamo, and critic-curator Pietro Gaglianò delve into the topic of art education. Pioselli champions artistic education as a means of fostering critical imagination, opposing the inflexible tracks found in high schools. She emphasizes the Giacomo space at the Accademia, established in 2016, which promotes student self-development and community engagement. Gaglianò critiques the erosion of Italy's post-war educational framework, pointing out the importance of passionate educators and external partnerships in art. He references alternative educational models such as La Ruche, Centro Educativo di Partinico, Black Mountain College (founded 1933), and the Feminist Art Program at Fresno State University (1970). Both participants concur on the possibilities for innovative teaching within educational institutions. This dialogue is part of 'Il mestiere dell'arte. Roots&Routes' (September 2015).
Key facts
- Alessandra Pioselli is director of Accademia di Belle Arti G. Carrara di Bergamo.
- Pietro Gaglianò is an independent critic and curator.
- Pioselli views art education as a tool for critical imagination and opposes rigid disciplinary tracks.
- Gaglianò observes the dismantling of Italy's post-war educational system.
- Gaglianò cites Black Mountain College (founded 1933, North Carolina) as an exemplary experimental school.
- Joseph Albers directed Black Mountain College until 1949.
- The Feminist Art Program at Fresno State University was directed by Judy Chicago in 1970.
- Accademia di Bergamo opened Giacomo space in 2016 in a critical neighborhood.
- Gaglianò coordinates Roots&Routes in Italy, a European network for art, education, and anti-discrimination.
- Gaglianò teaches performance art courses in Italian and American universities.
- Guilmi Art Project includes Nuova Didattica Popolare, art history in a small Abruzzo town.
- Artist-in-residence Kilometro Rosso is a project mentioned by Pioselli.
- The interview is part of 'Il mestiere dell'arte. Roots&Routes' with Caterina Poggesi and Marina Bistolfi (September 2015).
Entities
Artists
- Alessandra Pioselli
- Pietro Gaglianò
- Joseph Albers
- Judy Chicago
- Sébastien Faure
- Danilo Dolci
- Caterina Poggesi
- Marina Bistolfi
- Jacques Rancière
- Marco Manzoni
Institutions
- Accademia di Belle Arti G. Carrara di Bergamo
- Black Mountain College
- Fresno State University
- Roots&Routes
- Guilmi Art Project
- Kilometro Rosso
- Reggio Children
- Istituto Mario Negri
- Artribune
Locations
- Bergamo
- Italy
- North Carolina
- United States
- Partinico
- Abruzzo
- Reggio Emilia
- Campobasso