Thermal Imaging Art Study Day at University of Pavia Examines Five Works Subverting Surveillance Technology

On April 30, 2026, the Auditorium di San Tommaso at the University of Pavia will host a study day titled 'Thermal Imaging e Cultura Visuale: Pratiche Artistiche e Ricerca in Dialogo.' Organized by Lorenzo Donghi and Deborah Toschi, the event will delve into how artists incorporate thermal imaging technology into their work. Notable pieces showcased include 'Cold As You Are' (2022–2024) by Rebecca Moccia, 'Seeing Beyond Fading' (2025) by Daniele Costa, and 'Heat-Us' (2025) by Stefania Ballone. Additionally, the film 'Waking Hours' (2025) by Federico Cammarata and Filippo Foscarini, along with 'Thermodynamics of a Singularity' (2020–2022) by Lorenzo Bacci and Flavio Moriniello, will be featured. The discussion will also touch on thermal vision in Giacomo Abbruzzese's 'Disco Boy' and Jonathan Glazer's 'The Zone of Interest.' The curators' theoretical contributions include 'Il corpo nello spettro' (Meltemi, 2024).