Italian art world reacts to proposed 'Made in Italy' high school

The proposal for a 'Liceo del Made in Italy' by the Italian government in June 2023 has drawn criticism from nine artists interviewed by Artribune. Among the detractors, Alessandra Mammì mockingly refers to it as 'Liceo del Fatto in Italy', contending it serves only northern regions. Alberto Dambruoso believes it should function as a technical institute, while Lucrezia Longobardi cautions against placing economics above humanities. Clara Tosi Pamphili expresses concerns about its stability, and Adelaide Corbetta questions its relevance, asserting that current high schools already address Made in Italy. Giacinto Di Pietrantonio supports technical fields, yet Serena Fineschi calls it 'obsolete'. Massimiliano Zane criticizes it as 'trite propaganda', and Francesco Annarumma labels it 'useless and harmful', urging for cultural investment instead.