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Wednesday, 9 April – Ancient Monastery of Astino
Wednesday, 9 April – Ancient Monastery of Astino
The opening day of the International Landscape School took place in the Ancient Monastery of Astino. Institutional greetings were offered by Fabio Bombardieri (MIA Foundation President), Federica Burini (Rector’s Delegate for Public Engagement, UNIBG), and Vittorio Rodeschini (European Landscape Observatory).
Alessandra Ghisalberti introduced the program and launched the first session, "Landscapes and World Imaginaries: The Astino Valley Patch". Jean Marc Besse opened the discussion with a reflection on current questions in landscape theory, followed by a dialogue with the PhD students led by Fulvio Adobati.
The afternoon focused on historical imaginaries of the landscape, with contributions from Angelo Cattaneo (colonial and missionary landscapes), Francesco Lo Monaco (Benedictine monasticism), and Riccardo Rao (Astino Valley through time and the EU Landscape Award). The following discussion was moderated by Alessandro Ricci.
The day ended with a guided walk in the Astino Valley.
The visit was led by Lisa Bettini and Valeria Giudici.
Aim of the visit was to explore research tools for global transitions.
Thursday, 10 April – Ancient Monastery of Astino
Thursday, 10 April – Ancient Monastery of Astino
The second session of the International Landscape School focused on "Earth Urbanity and New Co-inhabiting". The day opened with a lecture by Michel Lussault (École Normale Supérieure de Lyon) on the concept of Cohabitons and the need for a new terrestrial urbanity, followed by a discussion with PhD students led by Elena Mazzoleni.
The morning continued with insights into urban landscapes and their inhabitants: Barbara Turchetta explored linguistic landscapes and urban imaginaries, Mariangela Carlessi presented on the hilly urban forms of Alzano Lombardo, and Alessandra Ghisalberti reflected on the University of Bergamo’s trans-scale role in driving cultural innovation through EU LEADER strategies. A final discussion was moderated by Rosa Coluzzi and Marco Tononi.
In the afternoon, a hands-on workshop led by Federica Burini and Matteo Spreafico invited participants to explore the intersections of AI, mapping, and landscape imaginaries, raising critical questions about how technologies reshape our perception and projection of the world.
The following speech, given by Filippo Menga, focused on publishing in international academic journals.
WORLD-SCAPES | Words, Music, Worlds
WORLD-SCAPES | Words, Music, Worlds
In the late afternoon, the International Landscape School concluded with a transmedia co-creation event featuring Michel Lussault, as part of a Public Engagement initiative by the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
The event opened with a welcome by Stefania Consonni. The session blended theory, music, and video art through original compositions by Stefano Giovannardi and Luca Lezziero, and featured the active participation of the PhD students.
Intervista Michel Lussault.mp3Listen to the interview with Michel Lussault conducted by UniBg OnAir
Video-interviews to Jean Marc Besse, Edith Fagnoni and Angelo Maria Cattaneo made by UniBg OnAir
GeoU 1.mp4GeoU 2.mp4GeoU 3.mp4locandina_astino.pdfCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES
Friday, 11 April – Scalve Valley
Friday, 11 April – Scalve Valley
The third session of the International Landscape School took place in the Scalve Valley, within the framework of the research project Verso una rigenerazione territoriale e reticolare della Valle di Scalve, developed by Imago Mundi Lab and the CST "Lelio Pagani".
At the Scalve Valley Ancient Community House, the group was welcomed by the local authorities.
Edith Fagnoni (Sorbonne Université) gave a speech on how factories can become heritage and on how industrial heritage can represent a new identity in transforming territories. The following discussion was led by Stefano Morosini.
Viviana Ferrario (IUAV University) gave a presentation connecting mountain heritage, inhabitants and research methods on Alpine landscape and obsolete structures, specifically focusing on their values, devalues and management.
At the end of the morning, Federica Burini provided an overview on the Scalve Valley archaeological industrial heritage in a multiscale perspective, and on the role the University of Bergamo is playing in the area.
The afternoon immersive walk through the industrial heritage of the Scalve Valley was led by Alice Bassanesi and Mikel Magoni.
Landscape_School_11 aprile.pdf
Saturday, 12 April – Ancient Monastery of Astino
Saturday, 12 April – Ancient Monastery of Astino
The final session of the International Landscape School took place at the Ancient Monastery of Astino. The morning began with a presentation of reflections and feedback from the PhD students, coordinated by Giovanni Baiocchetti and Elisa Consolandi.
The presentation was followed by a round table discussion involving institutional partners and members of the PhD program in Landscape Studies for Global and Local Challenges. The session concluded with final remarks and an open discussion on future perspectives for research and collaboration.
Photos by Lorenzo Amato, PhD student in the Landscape Studies for Global and Local Challenges program.
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