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A medium size city using the arts for inclusion

The case of Bergamo and its Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art becoming a vehicle for social inclusion in peripheral areas of the city

Simona Bodo, from ISMU Foundation, explains the case of Bergamo and its Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Based on a study she conducted, she argues that contemporary art is becoming a vehicle for social inclusion in peripheral areas of the city.

How do the experiences of London and Bergamo compare in terms of using the arts for socio-cultural inclusion?

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Cultural Diversity and the City

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