About

THE ARTISTS

MARGHERITA LANDI

Performance and digital artist with a background in Ethno-Anthropology and a PhD in progress at the University of Portsmouth focused on performative practice through XR technologies.
Her research explores the relationship between body, technology, and digital rituals, opening new pathways for artistic expression in the digital age.
She has collaborated with international artists and presented her work at prestigious events such as AWE (USA), CultTech (Vienna), and Immersive Tech Week (Rotterdam).
Her work has been recognized with awards including the Auggie Award and special mentions at Videocittà and CultTech x Ars Electronica.
Among her most significant works: Peaceful Places, Landi’s Cube, Dance for Smartphone, The Vulnerable Technology Inside of Us.

AGNESE LANZA

Dancer and choreographer trained at Trinity Laban in London, she brings extensive international experience gained in Italy, the UK, and Japan.
She has worked with renowned choreographers such as Rosemary Lee, Tino Sehgal, Virgilio Sieni, and Sioned Huws, developing an artistic language that blends technical precision with contemporary sensitivity.
She is the author and performer of independent and children’s choreographic projects (Dancefloor Kids, Habitat Kids!, Trip), and co-creator of Tactum, a duet specifically designed for museum spaces.
Since 2018, she has directed the dance courses at Garage P Studio in Florence, passing on her passion to new generations.

THE CURATOR

MASSIMILIANO BEVILACQUA

A multidisciplinary artist who combines directing, visual art, virtual design, and performance in an innovative creative journey.
Since 2004, he has been a long-term collaborator of Teatro Studio Krypton, developing projects that range from theatre to artistic installations.
He has specialized in virtual scenography and visual direction, becoming a pioneer in applying video mapping technologies to stage design.
His career includes collaborations with established artists and initiatives supporting emerging talents, contributing to the creation of new expressive languages that blend theatrical tradition with technological innovation.

LOCAL PARTNERS

GIARDINO CHIUSO

Founded in 1998 in San Gimignano, this cultural organization stands out for its innovative approach in blending language, movement, and visual art. It develops a wide range of activities, including cultural events, educational workshops, and training programs, as well as numerous dance-theatre productions that have shaped the local artistic landscape.
It organizes the summer festival “Orizzonti Verticali”, a key event for contemporary culture in the region.
Giardino Chiuso is the producer of the pilot phase of the project in Tuscany, bringing over twenty years of experience to support this innovative initiative.

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