Emanuele Rinaldo Meschini – University of Venice Ca’ Foscari, Italy
DOI: 10.12835/ve2017.2-0087
Abstract
The paper aims to analyze the relationship between the theory of Socially Engaged Art and its practice
in different contexts. Starting from the different theories developed, especially in the early 2000, with
a particular focus on Grant Kester and Claire Bishop, the text aims to analyze a specific case. The case study
is the experience from the associations PIACCA/ Laborintus who took/squat two former abandoned
spaces in the public housing neighborhood of Corviale in the outskirt of Rome. Corviale is well-known as
the longest single residential building in Europe. This association bring together artists and people from the
building in order to create a space for participation and sharing.
Keywords
Socially Engaged Art, Corviale, Laborintus, Creative Industries, Activism
