Liberal Arts

Pietro Gaglianò

Prof. Pietro Gaglianò, M.A. SRISA Full Time Professor of Liberal Arts

Teaching Philosophy:

“ To study Contemporary Art is the best way to inquire about the present world. The history of last century, the latest global and local issues, cultural and social changes are all anticipated or reflected by the work of artists. That is why my goal is to create a discussion field, starting from the art vision (and its internal debate) to reach a wider awareness of contemporary citizenship.

Info:

Department: Liberal Arts
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By Appointment Prof. Gaglianò online project “The Wall (archives)”

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Biography:

Pietro Gaglianò (1975) is based in Florence, Italy. He is an art critic, educator, and independent curator devoted to the knowledge and analysis of contemporary visual culture. His main areas of interest include the urban, architectural, and social contexts as stages for contemporary artistic practices, and the interaction between the arts and political matters. He experiments with hybrid forms between art and education, using creative languages to combat discrimination and increase social awareness.

Among his publications, he is the author of “Memento. The Obsession with the Visible” (Italian/English, Postmedia Books, Milan 2016), a reflection on collective memory as an act of resistance, its relationship with political power, and the role of contemporary art in shaping an aware society. He has curated specialized issues and written many essays on monuments and public memory. Another important work is “La sintassi della libertà” (Gli Ori, 2020), a comprehensive inquiry into the potential for empowerment through art and pedagogy. An upcoming book will explore the pedagogy of the American artist Suzanne Lacy in public performances.

Gaglianò has engaged in extensive research, writing criticism, curating, and event planning since 2000. He has worked with public and private institutions to create projects, exhibitions, and workshops. Since 2011, he has curated and managed “Stand Up for Africa, a hub of experimental practices related to art and human rights.