NABA launches P+ARTS, a biennial program merging art, design, and technology
On November 6, 2024, P+ARTS was introduced by NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti) in Milan, marking the beginning of a two-year interdisciplinary initiative that integrates art, design, performance, music, sustainability, and innovative technologies. This program is spearheaded by NABA and includes collaboration with ten Italian institutions, such as Fondazione Accademia Teatro alla Scala and Conservatorio “Giuseppe Verdi” di Milano, along with partners like Villa Arson and Fondazione Pino Pascali. P+ARTS aims to foster a cultural ecosystem that links artists, researchers, and technologists, featuring both pilot projects and enduring programs like doctoral and master's degrees for artist-researchers. The initiative focuses on redefining the artist's role in promoting social, cultural, and environmental transformation, emphasizing sustainability and green transition, as highlighted by Elisa Poli.
Key facts
- P+ARTS is a biennial interdisciplinary program presented by NABA on November 6, 2024.
- The program unites art, design, performance, music, sustainability, and new technologies.
- NABA leads the initiative with ten other Italian institutions and several associated partners.
- Partner institutions include Fondazione Accademia Teatro alla Scala, Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi di Milano, and others.
- Associated partners include Villa Arson and Fondazione Pino Pascali.
- P+ARTS aims to create a new cultural ecosystem linking artists, researchers, and technologists.
- The program includes pilot projects in visual arts, music, dance, and design.
- Long-term goals include doctoral and master's programs for artist-researchers and an Investment Board.
- Elisa Poli is the scientific director of P+ARTS at NABA.
- The program redefines the artist's role as active in social, cultural, and environmental change.
Entities
Artists
- Elisa Poli
Institutions
- NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti)
- Fondazione Accademia Teatro alla Scala
- Conservatorio “Giuseppe Verdi” di Milano
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Bari
- Conservatorio di Musica “E.R. Duni” di Matera
- IAAD Istituto di Arte Applicata e Design
- SAE Institute Milano
- Politecnico di Bari
- Libera Università di Bolzano
- Villa Arson
- Fondazione Pino Pascali
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Naples
- Bari
- Matera
- Bolzano