Confusioni: Two Days of Madness with Art and Health in Bologna
The 'Confusioni' event, scheduled for May 29-30, 2026, in Bologna, explores the intersection of art and mental health, commemorating the legacy of Franco Basaglia and the 1978 Italian law (Legge 180) that closed psychiatric hospitals. The program references Gianni Berengo Gardin and Carla Cerati's 1969 photo book 'Morire di classe' and Marco Bellocchio's 1975 documentary 'Matti da slegare', which documented the horrors of asylums. A highlight is the recreation of the 'meraviglioso cavallo azzurro' (wonderful blue horse), originally created by artists led by poet Giuliano Scabia and sculptor Vittorio Basaglia in a workshop. The event includes performances, discussions, and exhibitions that reflect on the deinstitutionalization movement and the role of art in healing.
Key facts
- Event 'Confusioni' takes place May 29-30, 2026 in Bologna.
- Focuses on art and mental health, referencing Franco Basaglia and Legge 180.
- References Gianni Berengo Gardin and Carla Cerati's 1969 photo book 'Morire di classe'.
- References Marco Bellocchio's 1975 documentary 'Matti da slegare'.
- Features a recreation of the 'meraviglioso cavallo azzurro' by Giuliano Scabia and Vittorio Basaglia.
- Event includes performances, discussions, and exhibitions.
- Commemorates the closure of psychiatric hospitals in Italy.
- Explores the role of art in mental health recovery.
Entities
Artists
- Gianni Berengo Gardin
- Carla Cerati
- Marco Bellocchio
- Silvano Agoasti
- Sandro Petraglia
- Stefano Rulli
- Franco Basaglia
- Giuliano Scabia
- Vittorio Basaglia
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy