LIFE Festival 2026 Explores Image and Resistance at Fabbrica del Vapore
The LIFE – Theatre Arts Media Festival, organized by ZONA K, runs in Milan from April 30 to May 21, 2026, at Fabbrica del Vapore. The festival positions itself at the intersection of performing arts, photography, information, and research, creating an interdisciplinary space as a critical observatory on contemporary complexity. Its name references the legacy of the historic American photojournalism magazine LIFE. The festival prompts reflection on images, responsibility, and the state of things, echoing Susan Sontag's essay 'Regarding the Pain of Others.' It encourages looking, listening, reading, and dialogue, aiming to question oneself and the images we produce.
Key facts
- LIFE – Theatre Arts Media Festival runs from April 30 to May 21, 2026.
- The festival is held at Fabbrica del Vapore in Milan.
- It is organized by ZONA K.
- The name references the historic American photojournalism magazine LIFE.
- The festival combines performing arts, photography, information, and research.
- It is designed as a critical observatory on contemporary complexity.
- The festival references Susan Sontag's essay 'Regarding the Pain of Others.'
- It encourages reflection on images, responsibility, and self-questioning.
Entities
Artists
- Susan Sontag
Institutions
- ZONA K
- Fabbrica del Vapore
Locations
- Milan
- Italy