PierLuigi Sacco will visit the Virvel Room at the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) on the Friday before the election for an open salon conversation from 16:00–18:00.
- Do our politicians understand the significance of art for individuals and society? Do we understand it ourselves?
- War and crises, loss of nature, and increasing polarisation—should we strengthen or downsize cultural life in such times?
Economist PierLuigi Sacco has spent his entire career addressing the question, "Why is art important to humanity?" Through his research on cultural economics and societal development, as well as his participation in international collaborations, he has explored this critical topic.
Biography
PierLuigi Sacco is an Italian economist and cultural researcher:
- Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Chieti-Pescara
- Senior Advisor at the OECD
- Research Fellow at metaLAB, Harvard University
- Co-founder of the BACH Centre, which studies the relationship between art, culture, health, and sustainability
In addition, he serves on several international councils and advisory groups within the cultural field.
Sacco has published over 250 academic works on cultural economics, social innovation, creative industries, and the role of culture in societal development. His work demonstrates how culture can drive social cohesion and societal change, highlighting music and art as vital resources for preventive and health-promoting initiatives.
