In questo liceo dell’Aquila c’è una collezione d’arte contemporanea realizzata dagli studenti con gli artisti
The Liceo Bafile in L’Aquila has established a permanent collection of contemporary art featuring over 60 site-specific works created through collaborations between professional artists and students. Initiated by artist and professor Licia Galizia following the devastating 2009 earthquake, the project integrates art into the educational environment as a tool for cultural rebirth. In 2026, the collection will expand further with seven new installations created by artists including Elena Bellantoni and Marco Nereo Rotelli in partnership with the Academy of Fine Arts of L’Aquila.
This initiative matters because it redefines the role of the school as a public cultural hub and a site for collective healing in a post-disaster landscape. By involving students directly in the creative process, the project fosters civic consciousness and provides a unique model for institutional art collecting within the Italian public school system. Its inclusion in the official 'Places of the Contemporary in Italy' guide underscores its significance as a successful experiment in grassroots cultural reconstruction.