From May 19 to 30 in L’Aquila, a surprising exhibition: when visual education goes green
A journey through art, schools and sustainability
In the evocative setting of Palazzo De Marchis in L’Aquila, from May 19 to 30, 2025, an exhibition opens that goes far beyond mere display. CIAK AMBIENTE is the final act of an educational project where children and teenagers learned to tell stories about nature using videoart and artificial intelligence.
From images to environmental awareness
The participating schools – including the “Giuseppe Mazzini” Comprehensive Institute, IC of Navelli, IC of Paganica, and IC “Gianni Rodari” of Sassa – embarked on a creative experiment. Students used innovative audiovisual tools to produce short films, immersive digital environments, and expressive videos that explore the themes of sustainabilityand territorial care.
When videoart meets AI: the cinema as a lab
The workshops guided students through a journey combining cinematic language, emerging technologies, and ecological awareness. Videoart was merged with the possibilities of artificial intelligence, generating original works in which young creativity meets cutting-edge digital tools. It’s a unique way to educate through images while delivering a powerful message: the future of the planet depends on how we learn to see it.
A setup of nature, architecture, and memory
Adding depth to the exhibition is a series of photographs by lawyer Marco Equizi, who personally captured architectural and natural landscapes visited during the project. His photos depict iconic places such as the Beverly Pepper Amphitheater, Parco del Sole, Amiternum Theater, and the Fossa Necropolis, creating a dialogue between past and future, art and environment.
Free entry, guaranteed emotions
CIAK AMBIENTE is free to enter, open daily from May 19 to 30, 2025, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, at Palazzo De Marchis (Via Indipendenza 11 – entrance from Piazza San Marco). It’s a unique chance to experience digital art as an educational tool and witness the world through the creative lens of a new generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is CIAK AMBIENTE?
An educational project combining cinema, technology, and environmental themes for preschool, primary, and lower secondary schools.
2. When is the exhibition open?
From May 19 to 30, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
3. Where is the exhibition held?
At Palazzo De Marchis in L’Aquila (Via Indipendenza 11 – entrance from Piazza San Marco).
4. Is there an entrance fee?
No, admission is completely free.
5. Who participated in the project?
Students from four comprehensive schools in the L’Aquila area.
6. What kind of works are on display?
Videoart and digital pieces created with artificial intelligence.
7. Who took the photographs in the exhibition?
Lawyer Marco Equizi, with images documenting project-related locations.
8. What techniques were used in the labs?
From video editing to immersive environments and AI technologies.
9. Who organized the event?
The Cinematographic Institute of L’Aquila “La Lanterna Magica” ETS.
10. Is it part of a national plan?
Yes, it’s part of the National Plan for Cinema and Images for Schools promoted by the Ministries of Culture and Education.
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