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GGPaths: Science Pathways in Arcetri
Aiming at exploring the captivating synergy between art and science, the GGPaths activity consists of the design and development of multidisciplinary collective events, educational activities, public events and a multimedia platform in connection with the science paths in Arcetri, from the GGI to Villa Galileo.
This project opens the doors of this historic site, typically reserved for academic events, to the local communities. Through engaging exhibitions and cultural activities, GGPaths brings together contemporary art, science, history of science and the most pressing issues of today's society, inviting visitors to discover the rich heritage of human knowledge, weaving together past discoveries and future research.
Curated by Pietro Centorrino and Valeria D'Ambrosio, technological research fellows at the GGI, the program invites national and international emerging artists for a residency in dialogue with the scientists from the GGI and the other research institutes on the Arcetri hill, fostering unique exchanges and creative exploration. The art residencies culminate in thought-provoking exhibition projects, accompanied by interactive workshops and insightful conferences aimed at unraveling the complex themes of contemporary physics and their interaction with the society.
The first public event within the GGPaths project is SHE SCIENCE (Oct. 21, 2021) to promote the role of women in scientific research through meetings, experiments, readings and experimental music.
The following two-year program, titled GRASPING THE COSMOS, was structured in three phases: "Il Senso delle Stelle I" (March-May 2023), the X edition of the French biennial "La Science de l'Art" (September-December 2023) and "Il Senso delle Stelle II" (March-May 2024).
The activity relates to the GGPaths Project code 291518 (CUP I15F21001500008) submitted in response to the "Call for Research Grants 2021" published on February 3, 2021 in the Official Bulletin of the Tuscany Region. It is part of the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Project and is included in the framework of "Giovanisi" project of the Tuscany Region.
Pietro Centorrino
Biophysicist and educator, his research focuses on the interaction between science and society through artistic languages and community science. He has worked as a physicist in modelling and managing visitor flows within the Galleria Borghese and Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and developed a participatory monitoring project of the Elsa river. He taught at high schools, at the penitentiary of San Gimignano, Northeastern University, and Università Ca' Foscari in Venice. He is part of the Scienza Radicata project, which provides scientific support to vulnerable communities.
Valeria D'Ambrosio
Art historian and contemporary art curator, her research focuses on the valorization of museum collections and multimedia archives. She has worked as an assistant curator in international museums, galleries and archives including the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, Pace Gallery in Beijing and Archives Jean Painleve in Paris. Since 2018 she has been collaborating with the Natural History Museum of Florence as a curator for the valorization of the permanent scientific collections through contemporary art, technological innovation, audience development and engagement practices. With her institutional assignments in public and private cultural institutions, she always associates an independent curatorial activity focused on the relationship between art, science and sustainability.
