Reciprocity in Turin

The relationship between nature and urban space, the right to housing, and co-housing design practices: these are the core themes of Reciprocity.

An opportunity to exchange ideas on best practices and future challenges, fostering dialogue between communities and territories while exploring urgent issues for the transition of our cities—starting with the cases of Turin and Málaga.

First stop: Turin, September 20-21, 2024
Second stop: Málaga, Spring 2025

Discover the full program of the first stop!

The Participatory Artwork

Reciprocity is not just a symposium; it is also a screen-printing workshop and an open space for collective creation. The project will produce a participatory artwork that captures present tensions and future aspirations, connecting the cities of Turin and Málaga.

During the nine discussion tables, audience members will be invited to transcribe meaningful words or open questions that emerge, enriching both the debate and the afternoon workshops. The final outcome will be a traveling textile installation, shaped by the reflections and contributions of workshop participants in both cities.

The artwork will be exhibited at Toolbox Coworking at the end of the Turin event and at La Casa Invisible in Málaga in March 2025, during the second participatory workshop.

Guests

Eva Frapiccini: She is a lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera and the New Academy of Fine Arts in Milan (NABA). Her research explores the perception of time and forms of sharing to understand the processes that create socio-political imbalances. Through an interdisciplinary approach, she employs photography, video and audio installations, participatory projects, and frequently collaborates with designers, musicians, and performers. She has participated in various festivals, including Torinodanza, the Italian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, the Month of Photography, the Biennale of Young Artists of Monza, and collective exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art at Castello di Rivoli, Nederlands Fotomuseum in Rotterdam, FACT in Liverpool, Triennale di Milano, HVB Kunst Palais in Munich, MAXXI in Rome, Maison de la Photographie in Paris, Martin Gropius Bau Museum in Berlin, Casino Luxembourg, House of Photography in Moscow.

Claudio Marciano – Unige: A tenure-track researcher (Type A) at the University of Genoa in the field of environmental and territorial sociology. His research interests range from the social impact of technologies to innovation policies, with a particular focus on urban dynamics and state-market relations. For years, he has been a member of Forwardto, a network of professionals and academics that develops and applies social foresight methods for businesses and public administrations, such as qualitative scenario development and visions for ecological transition. He served as the City Councilor for Urban Sustainability and Smart City in the Municipality of Formia for ten years and has authored books and essays for national and international publishers.

Alessandro Tempia Valenta – Urban Lab: Holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Trento and a second-level Master’s in Management and Co-production of Participatory Processes, Communities, and Proximity Networks at the University of Bologna in collaboration with the Urban Innovation Foundation. Since 2021, he has been working at Urban Lab, engaging stakeholders and managing territorial relations. As part of the European Conexus project, he has led activities for the Life Lab initiative in the Valdocco neighborhood, involving local stakeholders, particularly schools. His work includes systematizing local networks for the co-design of communication, information, and awareness-raising strategies under the Valdocco Vivibile initiative, particularly addressing climate change in collaboration with Graphic Days through guerrilla marketing activities. He has also collaborated with the City of Turin in organizing and managing the Co-Learning Forum in Turin in October 2023.

Chiara Quinzii – Quinzii Terna Architettura: Quinzii Terna Architettura is a Milan-based architecture studio founded in 2012 and directed by Chiara Quinzii and Diego Terna. The studio focuses on architecture, urban planning, and research at both national and international levels, working on a wide range of projects supported by publishing, criticism, and academia. Their work spans commissions, competitions, publications, and workshops. The studio has won numerous international competitions in Italy, Russia, Bulgaria, and Finland, and their research has been published in books and journals. Among their key projects, they have conducted studies on public spaces in Milan and other international cities, supported by the Triennale di Milano, the Municipality of Milan, universities, and international funds. They collaborated with Stefano Boeri’s team on a strategic vision for Milan’s disused railway yards (the Green River project), designed the redevelopment of Cascina San Bernardo for the Municipality of Milan in partnership with Società Umanitaria, curated the exhibition layout of five temporary pavilions for the Hub Leonardo exhibition at Expo 2015 for Fondazione Stelline, and developed the urban and architectural design of a residential district in the Province of Milan for CCL (Confcooperative). The two partners also serve as urban and strategic consultants for public administrations and private institutions.

Paola Borrione – Fondazione Santagata: She is the Head of Research at Fondazione Santagata for the Economics of Culture, a position she has held since 2018. She specializes in cultural economics, contemporary cultural production, and culture-based development. She has led research projects, strategic consulting, and training initiatives with extensive national and international experience. She teaches “Culture and Arts Economics” at SciencesPo Paris and serves as an evaluator for European programs supporting creative and cultural organizations.

Stefano Olivari – Orti Generali: A landscape architect born in 1983, he graduated from the Ecole du Paysage in Versailles. He is the co-creator and coordinator of Orti Generali, an urban agriculture and redevelopment project. Among his works is the garden of Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara.

Elena Casetta – Labont: She teaches at the Department of Philosophy and Education Sciences at the University of Turin. After training in theoretical philosophy and analytical metaphysics, she specialized in the philosophy of biology at the IHPST (Institut d’Histoire et de Philosophie des Sciences et des Techniques) in Paris and the Center for the Philosophy of Sciences at the University of Lisbon. Her latest book is Filosofia dell’ambiente (Bologna, Il Mulino, 2023).

Giovanni Semi – Unito: Full professor of Sociology at the University of Turin, where he teaches Urban Sociology and Qualitative Research Methods. His research interests include urban change, gentrification, and socio-spatial inequalities. He has published books and essays in Italy and abroad.

Rifrazioni Permanenti: A curatorial and research collective focused on the relationships between art, public space, and the natural and social environment. Founded in 2022, it is composed of Gaia Bindi, Alice Cantaluppi, and Riccardo Re, who have different backgrounds but share a common path developed through artistic, curatorial, and academic research practices.

Collettivo Urban Reports: A collective of photographers specializing in urban documentation. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in architecture, urban planning, and sociology, allowing for a multidisciplinary approach. Their projects address issues such as urban transformations, social housing, and public space. Their work has been exhibited in Italy and abroad and published in books and magazines.

Ester Liquori – Cultural Pro: Founder of Cultural Pro, a company that integrates technology and cultural strategies. She is an expert in artificial intelligence applied to the creative industries and has worked on projects that connect AI with cultural heritage, museums, and digital experiences. She is also a speaker and consultant on AI and innovation.

Stefano Andrea Lorenzetti – Unito: A researcher in aesthetics at the University of Turin. His studies focus on the philosophy of nature, environmental aesthetics, and the relationships between art and ecology. He has published essays and monographs on these topics.

Ilaria Garnero – Unito: An archaeologist and researcher at the University of Turin. She specializes in urban archaeology and has worked on projects related to the historical development of cities and their transformations over time.

Nicola Ricciardi – Artissima: Director of Artissima, Italy’s most important contemporary art fair. He has extensive experience in curating exhibitions and managing cultural projects, working with both emerging and established artists at the international level.

Lorenzo Romito – Stalker: Architect and co-founder of Stalker, a research collective engaged in exploring the territory and urban transformations through artistic and participatory practices. Stalker focuses on informal spaces, peripheries, and places in transition.

Chiara Santini – Fondazione Fitzcarraldo: Project manager and researcher at Fondazione Fitzcarraldo, an organization specializing in cultural management, research, and training. She deals with participatory processes and cultural development strategies.

Andrea Bartoli – Farm Cultural Park: Founder of Farm Cultural Park, an independent cultural center that has transformed the historic center of Favara (Sicily) into an international art and creativity hub. His work focuses on cultural regeneration and innovation.

Francesco Careri – Università Roma Tre: Architect and professor at Roma Tre University. He is the author of Walkscapes, a book on walking as a practice of urban exploration and artistic intervention. His research explores the relationships between cities, public space, and artistic practices.