Napoli's Sanità district fights crime with street art and cinema
The second edition of the Wi-U Adolescenti in Arte project has kicked off in Naples' Sanità neighborhood, aiming to steer youngsters away from organized crime through engaging activities like street art, film tours, and workshops. This initiative is backed by the Comune di Napoli's welfare department and involves groups such as Il Grillo Parlante and Pianoterra Onlus. Vittorio Bianco from LESS Impresa Sociale Onlus emphasizes the project’s focus on combating the rise of youth gangs and minor recruitment. Notably, street artist Jorit Agoch will create a mural in June, drawing inspiration from local youth photos by Apogeo Records and cultural group 400ml. The name Wi-U cleverly fuses 'Guagliù' (kids) with 'Why You' and 'We-You' to foster community. Activities will also feature flash mobs and tours of iconic film sites.
Key facts
- Wi-U Adolescenti in Arte is in its second edition in Naples' Sanità district.
- The project is funded by the Comune di Napoli's Direzione Centrale Welfare e Servizi educativi per l'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza.
- Associations involved: Il Grillo Parlante, La Casa dei Cristallini, Less IS Onlus, Pianoterra Onlus, Traparentesi Onlus.
- Vittorio Bianco of LESS Impresa Sociale Onlus is a spokesperson.
- Activities include flash mobs, street art, and cinema tours of four sites: Palazzo dello Spagnolo, Palazzo San Felice, Salita dei Cinesi, Cimitero delle Fontanelle.
- Street artist Jorit Agoch will create a mural in June 2018, using photos by Apogeo Records.
- The mural is produced in collaboration with cultural association 400ml.
- The name Wi-U has multiple meanings: Neapolitan 'Guagliù', English 'Why You', and 'We-You'.
- The project aims to counter organized crime and baby gangs by engaging youth and families.
- The Sanità district is described as high-risk with a high density of foreign residents.
Entities
Artists
- Jorit Agoch
Institutions
- Il Grillo Parlante
- La Casa dei Cristallini
- Less IS Onlus
- Pianoterra Onlus
- Traparentesi Onlus
- Comune di Napoli
- Direzione Centrale Welfare e Servizi educativi per l'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza
- LESS Impresa Sociale Onlus
- Associazione Culturale 400ml
- Apogeo Records
- Artribune
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Sanità
- III Municipalità
- Palazzo dello Spagnolo
- Palazzo San Felice
- Salita dei Cinesi
- Cimitero delle Fontanelle