Art, Dream and Society: launch of the reading cycle dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Antonio Meneghetti’s birth

Art, Dream and Society: launch of the reading cycle dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Antonio Meneghetti’s birth

On 9 March, the first event of the itinerant reading cycle dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Antonio Meneghetti took place at the Auditorium Parco della Musica – Libreria Notebook in Rome.

The meeting marked the beginning of a series of encounters that will accompany the entire year, focusing on the reading and discussion of selected works by the author, starting with the volume Art, Dream and Society.

During the event, several key themes of Meneghetti’s thought were explored, particularly the relationship between the inner dimension of the human being, artistic expression, and the construction of society. The dialogue offered the audience an opportunity to revisit these themes within a contemporary framework of reflection.

The reading cycle is intended to create a space for cultural dialogue and shared inquiry, through moments of reading, discussion and critical engagement with Meneghetti’s works.

The initiative will continue over the coming months with monthly meetings in different cities. The dates and venues of the next events will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Antonio Meneghetti Foundation at the Riga International Humanistic Economic Forum

The Antonio Meneghetti Foundation at the Riga International Humanistic Economic Forum

The Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation participated in the 8th International Humanistic Economic Forum, held in Riga at the Latvian Academy of Sciences from 5 to 7 March 2026.

The Forum, dedicated to the theme “Innovative Economy in Times of Geopolitical Change,” was held under the patronage of the European Parliament, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia and with the support of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA).

The event brought together economists, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and institutional representatives to discuss the main challenges of the contemporary economy, including innovation, human capital, geopolitical transformations and new models of development.

During the first plenary session, Dr. Pamela Bernabei, President of the Foundation, presented the lecture:

“Human Capital, Responsibility, and Sustainable Growth in a Fragmented World.”

The presentation highlighted that the sustainability of economic investment does not depend solely on capital and technology, but also on the relationship between economic development and emerging generations.

As she observed:

“Sustainable investment is not only a question of capital or technology. Its durability depends on whether emerging generations can recognize themselves in the systems we are building today.”

The Foundation also contributed to the Forum’s discussions by participating in the international panel “Education, Innovation and Human Being’s Functional Utilitarianism,” presenting reflections on the role of education in fostering individual responsibility and personal development as a condition for truly sustainable economic growth.

“Capital can accelerate development, but only people can give it continuity.”

Participation in the Riga Forum confirms the commitment of the Antonio Meneghetti Foundation to promoting international dialogue between economics, human sciences and education, contributing to reflection on the models of development required by contemporary economic transformations.

Antonio Meneghetti’s Semantic Field in the Springer volume Information Fields Theory and Applications

Antonio Meneghetti’s Semantic Field in the Springer volume Information Fields Theory and Applications

A chapter dedicated to the Semantic Field, developed by Antonio Meneghetti, has been published in the Springer volume Information Fields Theory and Applications. Quantum Communication in Physics and Biology.

The chapter explores how human beings continuously emit and receive unconscious information that can influence relationships, emotions, and behavior. According to Meneghetti’s theory, the Semantic Field describes a network of information operating beyond conscious awareness and shaping interpersonal dynamics.

This text represents an editorial reworking of the writings in which Antonio Meneghetti addressed the topic of the Semantic Field. The reworking was carried out with the collaboration of researchers from the Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation (Switzerland). The aim was to linguistically update and adapt the cited texts to enhance accessibility for contemporary readers.

📖 Read the chapter
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-95-1742-8_10

📚 Explore the book
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-95-1742-8

A New Research Collaboration on Lizori: Living, Landscape and Village Regeneration

A New Research Collaboration on Lizori: Living, Landscape and Village Regeneration

A new research collaboration has been launched between the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Perugia and the Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation, dedicated to studying the village of Lizori as a model for the regeneration of living environments.

The research project, titled “Lizori Best Practices. Representative Experiments for Living,” aims to analyse the village as an example of integration between architecture, landscape, community and memory, offering a contemporary reflection on the relationship between people, place and environment.

The research employs advanced tools of representation and analysis — including digital surveys, BIM modelling and interactive representations — to document the transformations of the village and develop study models that can be shared and replicated. The goal is to identify practices and processes that may serve as references for the regeneration of small villages.

A central aspect of the project concerns its international dimension: Lizori is observed as a place of dialogue between different experiences, capable of activating research networks and cultural exchange between local contexts and global perspectives.

The project has been established through a three-year research contract (2025–2028) and will contribute to strengthening Lizori’s role as a laboratory for study, experimentation and dialogue on themes related to living environments and territorial regeneration.

This collaboration confirms the Foundation’s commitment to promoting interdisciplinary research, the enhancement of cultural heritage, and new perspectives for the sustainable development of territories.

Economic and Social Council

Economic and Social Council

Also in 2025, the Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation contributed an official written statement to the ECOSOC High-Level Segment of the United Nations, held in July on the occasion of the UN’s 80th anniversary.

The statement, included in the official UN publication (E/C.2/2025/CRP.48), highlights the Foundation’s commitment to promoting integrated models of development rooted in culture, human dignity, and sustainability.

In particular, the statement recognizes the Lizori Project as a concrete example of territorial regeneration capable of combining:

  • the enhancement of cultural heritage,
  • social inclusion,
  • intergenerational education,
  • and the principles of ecological architecture.

Lizori was presented as a “living model” of a sustainable community, able to inspire global policies starting from the regeneration of a small rural village.

 

Read the statement

Urban Imprint in Lizori – Community, Accessibility, and Urban Regeneration

Urban Imprint in Lizori – Community, Accessibility, and Urban Regeneration

On June 13, 2025, Lizori hosted one of the Umbrian stages of the European project Urban Imprint, an initiative funded by the Erasmus+ program that promotes a new vision of a smart and inclusive city based on dialogue between universities, public administrations, and local communities.

The day opened with institutional greetings from the Municipality of Campello sul Clitunno and a welcome from the Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation. This was followed by speeches held in the Foundation Hall by institutional and academic representatives, the President of TUCEP, and members of the Regional Directorate for Territorial Governance of the Umbria Region.

Urban Imprint aims to integrate academic research, urban regeneration, and participatory governance by developing concrete and replicable models of collaboration between universities and public administrations. Through thematic workshops across Umbria, the project seeks to provide tools for rethinking cities in an inclusive, digital, and sustainable way. Partner universities in this project include: Università degli Studi di Perugia, Universidad de Granada, Universidad de Aveiro, ENSA Paris-La Villette, and Uni Graz.

The workshop in Lizori highlighted a vision of inclusivity that goes beyond mere architectural accessibility. In a historical village like Lizori, inclusion is not created through concrete ramps, but through the active participation of its residents—their industriousness and their ability to be active promoters of the territory’s development.

This is the core message that the Meneghetti Foundation wished to emphasize with its participation: a virtuous collaboration with institutions where citizens are not mere users but co-protagonists of change.

The Urban Imprint project continues its journey through theory, practice, and co-creation, offering the Lizori Project a new space for reflection and action on the future of rural areas.

The Meneghetti Foundation at the 7th International Economic Forum in Riga

The Meneghetti Foundation at the 7th International Economic Forum in Riga

From 7 to 9 March 2025, the Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation participated in the 7th International Economic Forum, held at the Latvian Academy of Sciences in Riga under the title “Innovation – Trust – Responsibility”, and under the patronage of the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia.

Represented by its President, Dr. Pamela Bernabei, the Foundation contributed with two official presentations as part of the Forum Agenda:

On 7 March, the Foundation delivered the presentation “Trust-Based Financial Solutions for Ethical and Innovative Growth”, during the Forum’s plenary session.

On 8 March, the Foundation co-moderated and participated in the third session of the Forum: Ethics and Responsibility in the Development of Humanistic Values and Potential of the Individual. The presentation highlighted the contribution of ontopsychological research to the development of conscious and responsible leadership capable of addressing today’s societal challenges in a sustainable way.

The Forum represented an important platform for dialogue among academic institutions, international organizations, research centers, and businesses, aimed at promoting new development models rooted in ethics, trust, and innovation.

The Foundation’s presence at the Riga Forum reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a form of knowledge that integrates science, culture, and social responsibility, in alignment with the principles of the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Published: “Perspectives. Lizori. Signs and Dialogues” – A new contribution from the Foundation to the enhancement of the Lizori Project

Published: “Perspectives. Lizori. Signs and Dialogues” – A new contribution from the Foundation to the enhancement of the Lizori Project

The Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation is pleased to present the new volume “Perspectives. Lizori. Signs and Dialogues”, the result of an interdisciplinary research project developed within the framework of the Meneghetti Award.

The book highlightsthe work carried out during a workshop held in the medieval village of Lizori, located in the heart of Umbria, which was regenerated thanks to a restoration initiative launched by Antonio Meneghetti in the 1970s.

Through drawings, photographs, and theoretical reflections, the volume explores the themes of living, beauty, and the relationship between humans, architecture, and landscape. The experience of the authors—experts, artists, and scholars—creates a dialogue between art, representation, and creativity as tools to interpret space, read the landscape, and imagine new future scenarios.

In this perspective, Lizori becomes not only an object of study but also a living space for research and inspiration, offering a replicable model for the enhancement of rural sites.

Edited by Fabio Bianconi, Marco Filippucci, and Michela Meschini, the book is aimed at researchers, designers, scholars, and readers interested in exploring the cultural and symbolic value of rural territories.

Publication details:
Perspectives. Lizori. Signs and Dialogues
ISBN: 978-88-88742-16-8
For more information: www.psicoedit.com

Accademia Albertina, Turin Study Seminar: Perspectives

Study Seminar: Perspectives

The study seminar entitled PERSPECTIVES was held in the Hall of Honor of the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti in Turin, at the conclusion of the exhibition “Lizori. Signs and Dialogues.”, which was set up for a month at the prestigious Rotonda del Talucchi of the Turin Academy.

After introductions by the President of The Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation, Pamela Bernabei, representing the Accademia Albertina of Roberto Mastroianni, and Francesca Fatta, representing the Italian Union of Design, the workshop addressed issues related to the connections between landscape, architecture, art, design, and digital technology, with contributions from distinguished representatives of the Italian academic and professional world.

The speakers engaged a large and diverse audience, ranging from professionals in the fields of architecture, art, and academia to engineering students from the Polytechnic University of Turin and the Academy of Fine Arts. The contributions will be collected in a scientific publication.

The speakers were:

Fabio Bianconi, Marco Filippucci, Massimiliano Marinelli, Fabio Marcelli, Università di Perugia; Roberta Spallone, Anna Osello, Massimiliano Lo Turco, Politecnico di Torino; Chiara Nenci, Accademia di Brera; Paolo Bianchi, Fondazione di Ricerca Scientifica e Umanistica Antonio Meneghetti; Giulia Pellegri, Michela Scaglione, Università di Genova; Emanuela Chiavoni, Ruggero Lenci, Sapienza Università di Roma; Sandro Parrinello, Università degli Studi di Firenze; Diego Repetto, Rajmundo Sesma, AICA Italia; Annamaria Rufino, Raffaele Federici, Università degli Studi della Campania; Claudio Patané, Architect Catania; Fausta D’Ubaldo, Artist Roma; Elisabetta Silvestri, Artist Foligno.

The seminar was held under the patronage of the Piedmont Region, the Umbria Region, the Province of Perugia, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Perugia, and various professional bodies, including the Order of Architects of Turin and Perugia, the Order of Engineers of Perugia, LABLANDSCAPE (International Laboratory for Landscape Research), AICA Italia (International Association of Art Critics, Italian Official Section), and the Italian Union for Design.

Research Award for Degree Thesis ‘THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN BEING AND SOCIETY”

Research Award for Degree Thesis ‘THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN BEING AND SOCIETY”

MENEGHETTI AWARD 2024 Premio di Ricerca per Tesi di Laurea

“IL RAPPORTO UOMO-SOCIETA’”

In line with the United Nations SDGs, the Meneghetti Award 2024 was launched for Master’s degree thesis writers who have creatively, functionally, sustainably and inclusively dealt with the important human-society relationship in their work. In awarding the prizes, the coherence of the scientific work with sustainable development issues was also assessed, and the results provided us with a wealth of topics from which to draw inspiration for future initiatives. Particularly evident in all the thesis papers is the inescapable call for each individual to take responsibility for his or her own actions within social dynamics. Human being is described as responsible for his destiny, a participant in public life, a party to the actions necessary to change the state of things, a protagonist in the face of inequalities and an inspirer of new creative and futuristic solutions. The award ceremony took place at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin on 27 September 2024, during the opening ceremony of the exhibition ‘Lizori Signs and Dialogues’. In attendance were Enrico Pupi, Diana Quadri and Christian Scheider, who were able to present their work and receive congratulations from the audience and a Meneghetti Award plaque.  

See the 10 prize-winning theses and the names of the winners