Leandro Pisano's 'Nuove geografie del suono' explores sound as transformative practice

Leandro Pisano's 'Nuove geografie del suono. Spazi e territori nell'epoca postdigitale' (Meltemi, 2017) was recently showcased at PAN in Naples and is now on sale in bookstores. In his work, Pisano characterizes sound as an artistic practice that fosters inclusivity and reshapes perceptions. The book is structured into three chapters, exploring listening practices related to environmental contexts and aiming to decolonize auditory imagination, particularly in southern Italy. The initial chapter argues for sound as a means to challenge systems shaped by Thatcher's assertion of 'there is no alternative.' Pisano highlights sound's significance in critical activism, confronting aesthetic violence and global disparities while advocating for inclusive listening approaches tied to cultural limitations.