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International Day of Light
May 16th, 2025
We Own the Futures – Artistic Visions for the International Day of Light
On the occasion of the International Day of Light, Brixen transforms into a stage for a groundbreaking artistic performance by Stefano Cagol. With We Own the Futures, the artist, accompanied by a humanoid robot, explores the intersections of art, technology, and collective awareness.
Five years after his iconic action Signal to the Future, where a solitary torch burned in an empty square, Cagol returns to Brixen. This time, he expands his vision against the impressive backdrop of Cathedral Square. The new installation symbolizes a bridge between who we are today and who we could become tomorrow. It represents the potential of Artificial Intelligence as a driver of growth and positive transformation.
An invitation to reflect: We Own the Futures encourages us to think about our role in shaping the future – a future that is already shining today in the light of technological innovation.
Stefano Cagol is an Italian contemporary artist working in the fields of Conceptual and Environmental Art, Eco-Art and Land Art through installations, performances and videos. He is a recipient of various art prizes. Has participated in the Biennales of Venice, Curitiba, Xinjiang and Singapore. Held solo exhibitions in museums at CCA Tel Aviv, MA*GA Gallarate, ZKM Karlsruhe and Mart in Trento. Since 2023, he has been the artistic director of Castel Belasi. He founded "We Are the Flood" and the "Collezione Antropocene" at MUSE.
May 16th, 2025
The International Day of Light is a global initiative that provides an annual focus for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, as well as in diverse fields such as medicine, communication, and energy. The broad theme of light allows many different sectors of society worldwide to participate in activities that demonstrate how science, technology, art, and culture can help achieve UNESCO's goals – education, equality, and peace.
An invitation to reflect
With We Own the Futures, the artist and a humanoid robot explore the intersections of art, technology and collective consciousness.
An invitation to reflect: We Own the Futures asks us to reflect on our role in shaping the future - a future that is already shining in the light of technological innovation.
