Tribute to Elvio Fachinelli (1928–1989) - Lecture Series
The Lusérn Museum dedicates an important lecture series to Elvio Fachinelli, one of the most original figures in Italian psychoanalysis of the late 20th century.
“Tribute to Elvio Fachinelli” is a deepening pathway that centers on the relevance of his thought: the relationship between the unconscious and the individual, the critique of the processes of psychologization in society, and the connection between care, education, and social transformation. An opportunity for interdisciplinary discussion with scholars from universities and research centers to reinterpret Fachinelli in light of contemporary challenges related to mental health and educational dynamics.
MEETING PROGRAM – 5:00 PM
June 27, 2026 – Gianluca Solla
The Magic of Drawing: When Images Heal
The refined analysis conducted by a young Elvio Fachinelli in the 1960s based on his patient Laura's works shows us how far a drawing can be another way of telling oneself.
July 4, 2026 – Gioele Cima
Is It Important to Talk About It? Fachinelli and the Future of Mental Health
Based on Elvio Fachinelli's political writings, the meeting critically interrogates the increasing psychologization of experience, highlighting its risks, ambiguities, and relevance.
July 11, 2026 – Pietro Barbetta
The Dissident Desire in Elvio Fachinelli
In the intellectual climate around '68, alongside voices like Franco Basaglia and Ronald Laing, Fachinelli develops an original thought: the idea of an analytical practice directed at the working class and an innovative approach to the bodily dimension in psychotherapy.
September 5, 2026 – Erica Ferrario
Elvio Fachinelli and the Self-Managed Kindergarten of Porta Ticinese in Milan
A radical pedagogical project that, in the post-'68 climate, aimed to transform education starting from childhood: a utopian space based on self-regulation, an alternative to the logic of coercion and authority.
September 12, 2026 – Sergio Benvenuto
Fachinelli: Trusting the Unconscious
A journey into Fachinelli's profile as a psychoanalyst, focusing on his idea of the unconscious as a creative and vital force: an energy to be expressed. A vision that spans the movements of the '70s and invites a rethinking of psychoanalysis as a space of aesthetic and transformative openness.
The series is part of the exhibition “Laüt vo Lusérn – People of Luserna”, promoted by the Cimbrian Institute / Kulturinstitut Lusérn, which pairs Fachinelli's thought with the artistic work of Rheo Martin Pedrazza, creating a dialogue between art and introspection, identity, and memory.
An event that unites culture, reflection, and territory in the heart of Luserna.
Organized by: Cimbrian Institute Kulturinstitut Lusern
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