Fondazione Santagata at the “Ottobre Alessandrino” Festival with a Talk on Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis

29 October 2025 – Today, as part of the Ottobre Alessandrino Festival, the event “Whose Cultural Heritage Is It?” takes place — a discussion dedicated to art theft, museums, and collective memory, inspired by the screening of the documentary Threads of Heritage.

The docufilm offers a unique perspective on the illicit trafficking of cultural property, tracing its journey from illegal excavations to international art markets, and highlighting the use of satellite technologies and artificial intelligence in heritage protection.

Following the screening, a talk featuring Brian Parodi, Lisa Accurti, Silvio Mele, and Roberto Livraghi, moderated by Alessio Re, will explore key challenges, responsibilities, and new tools for safeguarding and enhancing cultural heritage.

Date and Venue
Tuesday, October 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Broletto Conference Hall, Piazza della Libertà 28, Alessandria
Free admission subject to availability

The event is organized in collaboration with the Fondazione Santagata for the Economics of Culture, with the support of the Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria, as part of the Ottobre Alessandrino Festival.

Full festival programme available at: https://culturaesviluppo.it/ottobrealessandrino-programma/