Light Art's Sustainability Questioned Amid Energy Crisis

Gaetano Corica, who serves as co-curator for the Fabbrica della Luce initiative at Milan's Fabbrica del Vapore, discusses the implications of the ongoing energy crisis stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Light Art's sustainability. The project, which commenced in January 2023 with Carlo Bernardini's "Il Punto dell'Infinito," delves into the immersive aspects of Light Art. Corica notes the absence of comprehensive historiography, mentioning artists from Lucio Fontana to modern creators. Additionally, the Black Light Art project, launched in 2016, pays tribute to Tetsumi Kudo at the Venice Biennale. Prominent Italian light festivals include Luci d'artista and Biennale di Light Art. Corica advocates for energy-efficient, low-consumption technologies and encourages a cultural transition towards appreciating quality light.