On Tuesday, April 28, at IED Firenze (former Teatro dell'Oriuolo), the collective performance "In corpo presente" took place as the final act of a research project exploring contemporary meanings of freedom, presence, belonging, and collective action. Since December 2025, 50 students from various disciplines at IED Firenze have been involved in the project, guided by artist Jacopo Benassi.
This event matters because it highlights the role of educational institutions in fostering interdisciplinary, participatory art projects that engage with pressing social themes. By bringing together students from different fields, the performance demonstrates how art can serve as a vehicle for collective inquiry and community building within an academic setting, reflecting broader trends in socially engaged art practice.