Luca Beatrice's 'Sguardi' Uses Contemporary Art to Teach Civic Education in Italian Middle Schools

Luca Beatrice has released 'Sguardi. Cittadini con l’arte' (Lattes), a textbook aimed at Italian middle school students that integrates civic education with contemporary art. The text addresses rights of European citizenship and illustrates how art can unite communities and challenge discrimination. Featured works include Elliott Erwitt's 'North Carolina (Segregation Fountain)' (1950), Krzysztof Wodiczko's 'Homeless Vehicle', Mario Rizzi's 'Art makes it happen', and Şükran Moral's 'Matrimonio con tre' (2010). It examines art as a social phenomenon, showcasing contributions from Tino Sehgal, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Marinella Senatore, and Rirkrit Tiravanija, while also tackling themes like urban space, art theft, globalization, gender equality, and sustainability.