EAR Project Transforms Rome into a Diffuse Research Ecosystem for Artistic Knowledge
From February 16 to 21, the EAR – Enacting Artistic Research project takes place in Rome at several venues, including the Accademia di Belle Arti, Ara Pacis, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia, and Musei Capitolini. Spearheaded by Dalma Frascarelli, this initiative illustrates how artistic research produces knowledge comparable to that of scientific inquiry through diverse formats. The PhD Hub has identified 1,046 artistic and musical doctoral programs across Europe, with Italy introducing AFAM doctorates in 2024. Frascarelli advocates for a cohesive research methodology that transcends disciplines. The Marino exhibition featured collaborative efforts among institutions, employing AI as a tool under human oversight. The project aims to validate artistic research and underscores the necessity for consistent funding beyond PNRR to prevent sporadic initiatives.
Key facts
- EAR project runs February 16–21 in Rome across Accademia di Belle Arti, Ara Pacis, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia, Musei Capitolini.
- Dalma Frascarelli, vice-director of Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma, leads EAR.
- PhD Hub mapped 1,046 artistic and musical doctorates in Europe.
- AFAM doctorates in Italy exist only since 2024; Portugal has had them for 13 years.
- Marino exhibition involved Conservatorio dell'Aquila (music), Università Politecnica delle Marche (3D/VR), Accademia di Roma (art history).
- AI was used for the Marino exhibition but photorealism was avoided to prevent historical falsification.
- Frascarelli states AI is a tool, not an author; human control and responsibility remain.
- EAR aims to demonstrate that artistic research produces knowledge equivalent to scientific research.
Entities
Artists
- Giovan Battista Marino
- Bernardo Castello
- Dalma Frascarelli
- Alessia De Antoniis
Institutions
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma
- Ara Pacis
- Conservatorio Santa Cecilia
- Musei Capitolini
- Conservatorio dell'Aquila
- Università Politecnica delle Marche
- ANVUR
- Artribune
- Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Europe
- Portugal
- Castel del Monte