Digna Rabbia is an inspiring and elusive social figure. Having lived in Ramallah and Cairo, among other places, she recently moved to Bologna. An experienced political actor, her appearances will likely be sparse and measured, but her young heart and irreverent mind will no doubt invigorate those who meet her. Pedro Lasch, the Bologna Social Practice Lab and GSCT Summer School all feel very lucky for the opportunity to work with Rabbia and her ideas over this period. Her participation will include engagements with scholars like Judith Butler, David Harvey, and Sandro Mezzadra, as well as social organizations and activist groups in Bologna. Most importantly, Digna will lend the students her time and presence during two full weeks. With her help, we hope to embody our collective political dreams, shaping creative weapons against the nightmares of our time.

We are looking for up to 20 advanced students of critical theory, transnational political concepts, and social movements who are excited by working outside traditional academic formats and spaces, even if they have never produced anything social or artistic before. We also invite applicants who have a strong background or interest in the theory or practice of activism, street art, music, dance, digital media, visual art, socially engaged art, and the performing arts overall.

 

Authors:

Pedro Lasch & Bologna Social Practice Lab (with Barbara Gileno, Tierney Marey, and Sarah Sculco)