What happens when Harvard’s educational approach meets the art of body mapping? The result is a unique project for L’Aquila 2026, coordinated by the BACH Center and Artisti per il Matta, which transforms the city into an open-air stage.

Through Doris Sommer ’s Pre-Texts method and Alessandro Carboni’s research, students from the “A. Bafile” High School and the Academy of Fine Arts will become true “urban explorers.” It’s not just about studying, but also about play and action: the body becomes a compass for mapping the city’s heritage, translating perceptions and stories into live performances.

The journey begins in April with teacher training, then really takes off in the fall with creative workshops for young people. The culmination will be in December 2026:a collective installation and an urban performance will offer the community a new vision of L’Aquila, where every citizen plays a leading role in driving change. Join us in building a city that isn’t just meant to be admired, but one that invites people to live in it and reinvent it.

PHASE 1 – LAUNCH AND TRAINING
• Establishment of the scientific and artistic coordination team;
• Launch of communications and the organizational secretariat;
• Launch of monitoring and impact assessment;
• Training for teachers on the Pre-Texts method;
• Introductory site visits with the artist.

DETAILED SCHEDULE
⁠April 23—2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
⁠April 30—2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
⁠May 13 – 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
⁠May 20 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
⁠June 5 – 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.