A Community for Contemporary Lighting Design

The jury was captivated by his project “5.” We had a quick conversation with the artist, whose powerful visuals explored the complex perception of time.

Deeply engaged in advancing lighting design, Piovella has been a driving member of APIL’s board and, since 2011, has led his studio Lighting and with passion and grounded optimism.

AI is transforming creative processes, but it lacks intention. That’s why we shouldn’t fear it.

Philosopher, theorist, and public educator in the fields of AI and creativity—but also a digital artist who creates using generative intelligence. With sharp insight and deep reflections on authorship, imagination, and the future, he reminds us why curiosity and open-mindedness are essential to approaching new technologies.

Artist and researcher Kamilia Kard explores artificial intelligence and art as evolving practices. Her works blend AI tools, hyperconnectivity, and visual storytelling.

Data and new technologies are now essential to enhance cultural heritage, support research, and improve public access. As Cineca’s work shows, the field is evolving fast.

Designer, educator, founder of FABERtechnica, and expert in lighting theory and practice. For Marco Frascarolo, AI and emerging tech are tools—valuable only when they support ideas rooted in deep lighting design knowledge.

AI remains an open field for experimentation. Riccardo Franco Loiri understands this well—embracing new models and tools without fear, highlighting the beauty of imperfection.

In Ancient Greece, metis referred to an unconventional or superior form of intelligence, which Homer defined as the ability to read reality. «For us lighting designers, reading reality means having a critical and broad perspective on gestures, architectural meaning, and possessing the tools and skills to understand its intentions and desires, designing light with awareness, care, and precision.»