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NEW PROJECT


PA.S.S Palermo Summer School





Calligraphy and Artist’s Writings: An Intercultural Perspective


This international initiative, hosted by the Accademia di Belle Arti di Palermo (Erasmus Code: I PALERMO03), offers a unique opportunity for students and teaching staff to explore the rich world of calligraphy and artist’s writings within an intercultural and contemporary artistic framework.

The program combines a virtual component (June–July 2025) with an intensive physical mobility period from July 7–13, 2025, featuring workshops, conferences, and exhibitions. Participants will collaborate with Mediterranean universities and artist calligraphers to examine diverse calligraphic traditions—Arabic, Latin, Greek—and their contemporary artistic expressions. The program also includes study visits to key multicultural sites in Palermo, enhancing understanding of the intersection between historical heritage and modern creativity.


For Students, this 6-ECTS program involves:

  • Participation in online preparatory activities and intensive in-person workshops.

  • Engagement with historical-critical and theoretical lessons.

  • Active involvement in studio sessions and public exhibitions.

  • Immersion in an environment that values cultural diversity, inclusion, and artistic exchange.


For Teaching Staff, the mobility aims to:


  • Foster cross-cultural collaboration and strengthen institutional ties within the Erasmus+ community.

  • Promote innovative teaching methods, blending digital learning and in-person practice.

  • Facilitate the exchange of best practices and expertise in teaching calligraphy and related arts.

  • Build shared identity and creative networks among academic and artistic professionals.


Expected Outcomes include:


  • Professional Development: Acquisition of new teaching skills, intercultural insights, and artistic techniques.

  • Institutional Modernization: Enrichment of teaching practices and program innovation.

  • Enhanced Collaboration: Establishment of new institutional partnerships and future cooperative projects.

  • Cultural Exchange: Deepened appreciation of diverse artistic traditions and the multicultural heritage of Sicily and the Mediterranean.

  • Student Benefits: Indirectly enriched educational experiences through improved teaching methods and an inclusive, engaging academic environment.


For more information or to participate, please contact:

  • Prof. Luca Pulvirenti, Head of International Office (luca.pulvirenti@accademiadipalermo.it)

Academy of Fine Arts - Palermo



FOREWORD

The digital age has transformed the way we consume and interact with information, and this has had a significant impact on the field of cultural heritage. The New Media for Heritage, PA.S.S. - Palermo Summer School has been an innovative program that explored the ways in which new media can be used to enhance the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of cultural heritage. The Palermo Summer School has been developed thanks to the agreement between the Academy of Fine Arts of Palermo, the University of Jordan - School of Arts and Design in Amman (JO) and the University of Algiers 2 in Algiers (DZ).
The Mediterranean region has been a melting pot of different cultures throughout history, and the presence of diverse cultures in the area is of great significance. The presence of different cultures in the Mediterranean area can foster tolerance and understanding between different communities. When people of different cultures interact with each other, they learn to appreciate and respect their differences. This can lead to a more peaceful coexistence and better relations between different countries. Today, we could say that it is more important than ever. The program offered a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in new media, and see firsthand how new media can be used to enhance the visitor experience.
It has been an excellent opportunity, offering a unique learning experience that combines theory and practice, and provides participants with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving field.
I am confident that the project has been an enriching experience for all participants, and I look forward to seeing the innovative projects and ideas that will emerge from this program. Furthermore, I hope that this was the first in a series of Euro-Mediterranean collaborations, because of the importance that these relationships have and will have in building bridges and not walls.

Avv. Leonardo Di Franco
President Academy of Fine Arts - Palermo