Livia Cannella on Rome's cultural policies and urban space

Architect and designer Livia Cannella reflects on her career and the evolution of cultural policies in Rome. She describes her work as rooted in observation, memory, and sedimentation, focusing on public space as a site for cultural expression. Cannella's projects, such as 'Popvlvs' at the Arch of Janus (2015) and 'Natale in Giubilo' at the Spanish Steps (2015-16), use light and projection to enhance Rome's historic monuments. She notes a shift in cultural management toward procedural calls and entrepreneurial models, which she fears may sideline individual artistic expertise. Cannella also discusses new technologies like VR and videomapping, advocating for their separation from physical spaces to preserve perceptual integrity. She expresses hope that Rome will regain its grandeur through a fusion of artistic expression and cultural heritage.