Culture and the Red Queen
Just at this moment, somehow or other, Alice and the red Queen began to run. They were running hand in hand, and the Queen went so fast that it was all she could do to keep up with her: and…
The notion of accountability and its usage in the cultural sector
All human, personal, economic and political relations are based on the notion of trust. Nevertheless, which are the subjects actually reliable or, in other words, truly accountable? It is necessary to make such a concept measurable, particularly in the economic…
Il governo della cultura. Promuovere sviluppo e qualità sociale
Una guida illuminata da una carriera accademica e professionale dedicata ai temi dell’economia della cultura e della creatività è l’ultimo lascito di Walter Santagata, recentemente scomparso, alla classe dirigente italiana.
Cultura. Punto e accapo
Nato dal confronto di un gruppo di tecnici attivi nel settore culturale, “Cultura. Punto e accapo” è un Programma chiaro e sintetico e un prontuario di cinquanta “parole chiave” pensato per essere una piattaforma di confronto e, al tempo stesso,…
The Role of Culture in Promoting Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth: A Strategic Analysis of the 2014-2020 Structural Funds | La cultura per una crescita intelligente, sostenibile e solidale. Verso un uso strategico dei Fondi Strutturali 2014-2020 per la cultura
Culture lies at the heart of the European project's economic and political sphere. On the one hand, culture generates wealth; on the other, it is also a source of creativity and innovation, fostering dialogue and social cohesion, as well as…
Does culture deserve public funds? – La cultura merita i fondi pubblici?
The relationship between cultural activities and public funds is subject to an endless torment. As always, the hosts settle on opposite sides and to frighten the opponents adopt doomsday arguments. The most used adjective is ‘right’, which should find little…
The Cranach syndrome. Calls for private donations for museums’ art acquisitions: new perspectives for the French Public Cultural Institutions funding?
Micro-sponsorship might become a way to develop seminal actions of culture and in particular require people to define through their financial support what makes their culture today, in other words, what should become a clear statement of their own heritage.…
The dialogue that can save us – Il dialogo che ci può salvare
The involvement of citizens in the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and the creation and management of a tourist offer adapted to the needs of an evolved demand, and an increasingly competitive market: these are topics on which attention…
Revolving funds and building preservation trusts: a new and efficient way of preserving European Heritage?
As European States are less and less involved in Heritage protection, new ways have to be found to safeguard historical buildings. Private structures such as “revolving funds” and “building preservation trusts” are part of them; respectively coming from the USA…
Cultura bene comune? Una riflessione retrospettiva
Che cosa vuol dire “bene comune” per i cittadini che nella cultura trovano ed elaborano la propria identità? E quali princìpi, regole e strumenti possono riuscire a proteggerne, consolidarne e diffondere il valore?
Slovenia. Dove la crisi ha spodestato la cultura d’élite
Stretti tra realtà linguistiche ed economiche ben più potenti e popolose, gli sloveni nella storia hanno sempre saputo difendere le proprie fondamenta: il territorio e la lingua come base della propria cultura. Questo paese spesso dimenticato e confuso con la…
Culture in U.S.: four more years
President Obama has won the 2012 election and will be remaining in office for another four years. From an arts advocacy standpoint, Obama was clearly the favorable candidate for government arts funding.
Megaproyectos en tiempos de crisis: el caso de España
En una España devastada por la crisis, la continuidad de ciertas grandes infraestructuras culturales en construcción está en tela de juicio. Después de 20 años de edificación intensiva de museos de arte contemporáneo, de salas de conciertos o de teatros,…
Ecosistemi culturali emergenti
Che la realtà stia cambiando pochi hanno il coraggio di negarlo. Siamo dentro un mutamento epocale: parte dalla fine conclamata del paradigma economico e sociale che ci ha confortati per oltre due secoli, passa attraverso nuove consapevolezze e responsabilità, approda…
L’impresa di parlare d’impresa culturale
Nonostante sia il settore più inquieto e dinamico dell’economia italiana, la cultura fatica a rivendicare il proprio ruolo di preminenza nella nostra società. Fortunatamente tra l’obsolescenza di vecchi paradigmi, la rigidità del rapporto con l’amministrazione pubblica e un dialogo troppo…
Theater on Television: A Discussion on the Creation of a Specialized Public Service Channel | Una televisione del teatro o una televisione sul teatro? Idee e riflessioni per istituire un canale tematico di servizio pubblico per lo spettacolo dal vivo
Italy joined the global celebration of World Theatre Day for the first time on March 27, 2010, marking a significant milestone in recognizing the importance of live performance. This event, initiated by UNESCO in 1961, highlights a renewed commitment to…
Training the gaze on the territory – Allenare lo sguardo sul territorio
To train the gaze, to teach sensitivity towards the community and the territory, to increase the awareness of the inhabitants through the use of unusual tools and keys of interpretation: here’s what happens when you use the video footage as…
The trajectory of public funding for cinema. Is the French model a viable option? – L’evoluzione del sostegno pubblico alle imprese cinematografiche. Il modello francese diventa realtà?
The call for a "French-style" model for supporting the cultural industries has never been louder than in recent years. As policymakers grapple with the challenges of revitalizing the film and performing arts sectors, a significant development has emerged: the introduction…
Il granting a favore degli eventi espositivi – Granting for temporary exhibitions
Temporary exhibitions have emerged as a significant new product within the cultural market in recent decades. This development is particularly noteworthy in the context of museums' commercialization. Italy, with its vast cultural heritage and numerous institutions, has seen a surge…