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Commemorare vittime di violenza. La street art come luogo di resistenza e il discorso di positività

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The commemoration of victims of violence Street art, activists and their messages of positivity The present article analyses how street art and activism intertwine in public spaces addressing wider audiences with messages of growing positivity. Via the comparative analysis of two cases revolving around the ‘no mafia’ sign on the outskirts of Palermo (Capaci) and the mural dedicated to Carlo Giuliani at the entrance of the Garbatella area within Rome’s Ostiense quarter of Rome, we explore the genesis of both works, their specific spatial setting and the role of social actors in the conservation of the mural paintings, as well as in the commemoration of victims of violence. Our analysis will draw on key theoretical findings conceptualized within memory studies, sociology and research on visual arts.
Journal: Incontri: Rivista Europea di Studi Italiani
ISSN: 0169-3379
Issue: 2
Volume: 35
Pages: 69 - 81
Publication year:2020
Accessibility:Open