The Academy of Fine Arts of L\u2019Aquila presents \u201cA Sparkle in the Shadows<\/b>, \u201d<\/b> an ambitious cultural regeneration project that is part of the L\u2019Aquila Capital of Culture 2026<\/b> program. Curated by Prof. Maurizio Coccia, in collaboration with Profs. Matteo Ludovico and Gianni Moretti, the project transforms contemporary art into a tool for social engagement, capable of shedding light on the neglected corners of marginalized areas and breathing new life into the urban landscape. <\/p>\n
The project draws inspiration from Guido Piovene\u2019s vision of the city as a \u201cfragile and luminous\u201d presence, presenting a series of visual installations\u2014sculptural, light-based, and textual\u2014that make the Accademia\u2019s architecture a constant symbolic landmark. The program is enriched by a 24-hour performance marathon<\/b>, musical events dedicated to young people, and film festivals, creating a space for continuous experimentation. Through the works of twenty artists from the Visual Arts two-year programs, the Academy opens itself up to the neighborhood, transforming public thoroughfares into spaces of collective experience and identity. This \u201csparkle\u201d thus becomes a concrete act of empowerment, aimed at strengthening the bond between institutions, the local area, and the community. <\/p>\n
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