Italian Constitutional Localism and Cultural Renewal Post-Covid

The article, published on Artribune Magazine #56, argues for a renewed constitutional localism in Italian cultural policy, linking Article 9 (promotion of culture and protection of heritage) with Article 118 (subsidiarity). The author, a commercialist and legal auditor, calls for a systemic mindset that prioritizes 'for whom' over 'how' in cultural work. The Covid-19 crisis is seen as an opportunity to rethink fundamentals: digital, spatiality, labor, sustainability, and communication. The role of the 'res publica'—private and third-sector entities beyond the state—is emphasized as true agents of change. The piece advocates for a contemporary community rooted in local daily life, referencing historical symbols like caves, squares, fountains, trees, and cathedrals.