Vedere con il calore: a Pavia 5 opere contro lo sguardo della termocamera
The University of Pavia is hosting a specialized study day and exhibition on April 30, 2026, titled "Thermal Imaging and Visual Culture." The event explores how artists are reclaiming thermal imaging—a technology originally developed for military surveillance and pandemic control—to transform it into a medium for creative expression. By showcasing five specific works, the program examines the tension between the camera's role as a tool for dehumanized monitoring and its potential as a vehicle for artistic resistance.
This initiative matters because it critiques the increasing normalization of surveillance technologies in daily life. By featuring artists like Rebecca Moccia and Daniele Costa, the exhibition demonstrates how the "thermal gaze" can be subverted to reveal emotional and political layers rather than just biological data. It marks a significant academic and curatorial effort to analyze the intersection of visual culture, biopolitics, and contemporary art in the post-pandemic era.