Laboratorio del Futuro launches in Palermo with interdisciplinary dialogues
On November 23, 2019, the Laboratorio del Futuro was launched at Palazzo Abatellis in Palermo, serving as a forum for discussions on modern topics. This initiative, developed by Fabio Cavallucci and his team, was part of the BAM – Biennale Arcipelago Mediterraneo, overseen by Andrea Cusumano. The inaugural session explored themes of democracy and demography, with contributions from figures such as Annalisa Busetta and Kenneth Goldsmith. The concept originated from a meeting at Laterza in Rome, influenced by Zygmunt Bauman's "L'ultima lezione." Cavallucci highlighted the importance of democratization and inclusive participation across various cultural sectors. A follow-up meeting took place on December 18, 2019, in Carrara, focusing on robotics, with additional discussions set for 2020 in Turin, Bologna, and Milan, concentrating on migration.
Key facts
- Laboratorio del Futuro launched on November 23, 2019, at Palazzo Abatellis in Palermo.
- Project conceived by Fabio Cavallucci with 10 collaborators.
- Inaugural event was part of BAM – Biennale Arcipelago Mediterraneo's second edition.
- BAM founded and directed by Andrea Cusumano.
- First session discussed democracy and demography.
- Participants included Kenneth Goldsmith, Damian Tambini, Franco La Cecla, and others.
- Idea originated from a meeting at publisher Laterza in Rome with Giuseppe Laterza.
- Second meeting held in Carrara on December 18, 2019, focusing on robotics.
- Future events scheduled in Turin, Bologna, and Milan in 2020.
- Project aims to redefine civilization's values through interdisciplinary dialogue.
Entities
Artists
- Fabio Cavallucci
- Giovanna Bernardini
- Lorenzo Bruni
- Tiziana Casapietra
- Giovanni Sighele
- Aleksandra Bolgova
- Andrea Cavallari
- Huiming Hu
- Gian Marco Montesano
- Stefano W. Pasquini
- Virginia Zanetti
- Andrea Cusumano
- Annalisa Busetta
- Leonardo Caffo
- Giulia de Spuches
- Kenneth Goldsmith
- Maurizio Alfonso Iacono
- Franco La Cecla
- Cecilia Laschi
- Helen Mountfield
- Damian Tambini
- Fulvio Vassallo
- Zygmunt Bauman
- Giuseppe Laterza
Institutions
- Laboratorio del Futuro
- BAM – Biennale Arcipelago Mediterraneo
- Palazzo Abatellis
- Laterza
- Centro per l'arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci
- Regione Sicilia
Locations
- Palermo
- Italy
- Carrara
- Rome
- Turin
- Bologna
- Milan