Art, Health & Culture
Taking inspiration from the 2026 Biennale theme “In Minor Keys,” this panel brings together artists and researchers to reflect on the quieter, more intimate relationships between art, health, and cultural experience.
The discussion will explore how artistic practices can act as forms of care, addressing themes such as memory, marginality, social connection, and the complexities of living together.
Speakers
Practices of Survival: When Art Becomes Necessary
Marta Jovanović is a performance artist, researcher, and educator whose work has been presented internationally, including at the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf. She has been a resident at the Getty Research Institute and has participated in an academic exchange with Yale University. Her work explores the body, identity, and endurance through performance.
Culture & Well-being
Prof. Giorgio Tavano Blessi, Phd Adjunct Professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, he is a researcher in sustainable development and cultural economics. His work explores the relationship between culture, local development, and individual well-being, with international research experience across Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Adesso esisto
Agnese Purgatorio is a multidisciplinary artist whose work has been presented internationally, including at the Venice Biennale, the Bienal de La Habana, and the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art. Her practice explores memory, identity, and the reconstruction of personal and collective narratives.