RAI's 'Il Collegio' docu-reality brings contemporary art to Italian TV

The Italian docu-reality series 'Il Collegio', available on RaiPlay, has been praised for its high-quality presentation of contemporary art to a mainstream audience. The show, set in historical periods like 1960, 1961, and 1982, incorporates archival footage and educational segments on art movements. Notably, it features images of Allan Kaprow leading a happening, and in its fourth season (set in 1982), it includes a segment on Street Art narrated by Simona Ventura, covering from early tags in the Bronx to Keith Haring's murals. The series also includes subtle art references, such as a lithograph of Mario Schifano's 'Futurismo rivisitato' in the principal's office. The article, published on Artribune Magazine #58, highlights how the show effectively brings art to the small screen without condescension, using realistic imagery and honest storytelling.