When healthy food and solidarity grow together: the project “Orti del Biellese” continues to bloom News is coming in from the temporary association of purpose curating the initiative: from September, in addition to receiving weekly boxes of fruit and vegetables from local social gardens, you will be able to collect them directly from the plots producing them. Also, an open day is scheduled for 12th September with all the protagonists of the project. Redazione, 03/09/2021 Read more
“STARTS4WATER”, when art offers solutions to address regional water challenges in Europe A call for artists has been launched which will offer the selected participants ten residencies in six different locations, kick-starting a series of collaborative processes that will generate projects raising awareness and providing concrete solutions to regional water challenges in Europe. Each residency addresses a different area-specific water management challenge and relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (specifically SDGs 6 and 14). Redazione, 23/07/2021 Read more
The project “Orti del Biellese” (Biellese farmed gardens) continues: when healthy food generates socialisation and solidarity Numerous citizens of Biella are taking part in the initiative that provides weekly home deliveries of boxes of fruit and vegetables from local social gardens. It will be possible to support the activity by using the service or helping those who work in the fields even in July and August, months that offer a new selection of fruit and vegetables. Luca Deias, 05/07/2021 Read more
“10 Tables for 100 Benches”, in dialogue with Giorgio de Finis between culture and active citizenship As part of the project "100 benches for Rome", the coordinator of the Rebirth/Third Paradise ambassadors Francesco Saverio Teruzzi proposes a series of video interviews in the wake of the themes dealt with by the Rebirth Forum Rome. The first guest is Giorgio de Finis, artistic director and curator of the Museum of the Suburbs: "Our city must be inclusive,” he claims, “and return to being cosmopolitan, crossbred, open and fair". Redazione, 15/04/2021 Read more
“Travelling Colour Book Project”, when art reduces distances in time of pandemic Camila Aguais, a participant in the programme “Embedded Arts Practice in a Post-Pandemic Future”, proposed by UNIDEE residency programs, has won the Production Prize offered by illycaffè, which will fund her project. We have interviewed the teacher and curator to have a testimony of her experience as a resident at Cittadellarte and to find out the specifics of her artistic initiative. Luca Deias, 09/04/2021 Read more
When fashion becomes an example of excellence and sustainability, an interview with the co-founder of WRÅD Matteo Ward Face to face with the CEO of the startup which has become an international best practice: Matteo Ward talks about the role of communication in the process of raising social awareness on the theme of ethical fashion, highlighting the inspirational and collaborative relationship linking WRÅD to Cittadellarte and identifying the objectives his brand pursues in the field of global sustainability. “The fashion industry,” he said, “cannot be allowed to legitimately consume essential resources for life on Earth anymore”. Luca Deias, 18/02/2021 Read more
Cancer between research, hope and prevention: an interview with the president of the Edo and Elvo Tempia Foundation Viola Erdini Today is World Cancer Day, promoted by the Union for International Cancer Control and supported by the World Health Organization. To contribute to this celebration we looked into the subject of cancer in a conversation with the president of the Biellese foundation, in which we talk about the different types of cancer and touch on health, social and emotional aspects. Viola Erdini leads us into a world of research and solidarity, stressing the importance of prevention and reflecting on how to face the course of therapy on a psycho-physical level. Luca Deias, 04/02/2021 Read more
“100 Panchine per Roma”, when a place to sit becomes a symbol of community and sustainability The capital has launched a participatory, socially useful, low-environmental-impact project which sees a hundred benches made of recycled plastic being installed in different areas of Rome. Here is how to adopt and personalise one of them, or to contribute in a shared manner. Redazione, 02/02/2021 Read more
