INTERSCAPE

The Politecnico delle Arti di Bergamo is excited to announce the beginning of INTERSCAPE, its highly anticipated Summer School, part of the International Network of the Polytechnics of the Arts (INPA). From July 20 to July 27, Bergamo will host 60 talented students and 25 distinguished faculty from across Europe, becoming a vibrant hub for artistic and musical research.

As the lead institution for the INPA project, Politecnico delle Arti di Bergamo fosters an international, interdisciplinary, and research-driven network among multi-disciplinary higher artistic education institutions. This dynamic week will feature representatives from official project partners, including prominent Italian National Institutes such as Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, Conservatorio di Musica di Firenze, ISIA Design di Firenze, Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti di Genova, Accademia di Belle Arti di Ravenna, Conservatorio «Giuseppe Verdi» di Ravenna, Accademia di Belle Arti «Albertina» di Torino, and Conservatorio di Musica di Torino. They will be joined by students and faculty from international institutes like Universidad de Granada, Hochschule Luzern (HSLU DFK), TAI School of Arts in Madrid, Reina Sofia School of Music in Madrid, Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, and the Conservatoire National Supérieur and CRR di Parigi, highlighting INTERSCAPE’s truly international scope.

Students and the public will engage with a distinguished lineup of visiting professors and artists, including renowned composers José Manuel Lopez-Lopez, Fabian Panisello, Emilio Guim. Influential artists Brandon LaBelle and Stefano Romano will also be present, masterclass lecturers soprano Alda Caiello, tuba masterclass lecturer Gianmario Strappati, and piano masterclass lecturer Alfonso Alberti, as well as Umberto Pedraglio, Giorgio Colombo Taccani, Damiano Meacci, Roberto Neri.

Exploring the Landscape: A Multifaceted Approach

The INTERSCAPE project delves into the compelling theme of landscape, exploring it through three engaging research areas:

Sound/Scopic Landscape: Interactions between sound, image, and sensory perception of landscape.
Uncontaminated/Urban Landscape: Analysis of natural and urban environments, focusing on transformations and artistic implications.
Historyscape and Futurscape: Investigation of historical layers and imaginative exploration of future environmental and social contexts.

INTERSCAPE emphasizes interdisciplinarity and dedicated research into landscape, connecting diverse artistic and scientific disciplines.

A Week of Immersion and Collaboration

The Summer School will unfold across multiple venues like the Conservatorio, Accademia di Belle Arti, Accademia Carrara, Sala Boninelli at the Biblioteca Tiraboschi, and INK Club in Bergamo. The program includes lectures, masterclasses, panel discussions, workshops, and networking.

Research initiated this week will continue into autumn, culminating in the “TONO” Festival (February 2026), featuring exhibitions, performative events, and concerts.

Open to the Public: A Dynamic Program for the Community

The INTERSCAPE Summer School invites the community to a series of engaging public events:

“Culture Beat 3” Exhibition Opening: Sunday, July 20, at 7:00 PM at Accademia di Belle Arti “Giacomo Carrara.” This international exhibition explores cultural, historical, and identitary aspects of seven participating countries, curated by Agustin Sanchez and featuring twenty-two artists.
Lecture by Giuseppe Previtali: Monday, July 21, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Sala Boninelli. Giuseppe Previtali presents “Political Landscapes. Reclaiming Spaces on the Edge of Visibility.”
Panels at Sala Boninelli:
- History/Futurescape Panel: Wednesday, July 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
- Scopic/Soundscape Panel: Wednesday, July 23, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
- Uncontaminated/Urban Landscape Panel: Thursday, July 24, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Lecture & Listening Session: Thursday, July 24, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Sala Boninelli. Ilaria Gadenz, PhD candidate, presents “Field Recording Otherwise: the Refusal of Epistemic Capture.”
Speech by Mario Cristiani: Saturday, July 26, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Sala Boninelli.
Public Concerts: Wednesday, July 23, at 9:00 PM and Saturday, July 26, at 5:00 PM, both at Conservatorio auditorium. Featuring students and masterclass lecturers, performing works by Schumann, Cage, Lopez-Lopez, and more.
Closing Event: Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM at the INK Club in Bergamo (Arci card required), featuring a showcase of the Brandon LaBelle seminar.

Check out the full program

For updates and information, visit the official channels of the Politecnico delle Arti.

interscape@poliartibg.it