PI-Philly, in collaboration with the Italian Consulate of Philadelphia, presents a lecture by artist Melissa McGill titled “Water Stories from the Venetian Lagoon to the Po River.”
McGill is known for her public art projects that combine art, community engagement, and environmental activism, aiming to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on Venice and Northern Italy. The event will provide a unique opportunity to explore her creative process and the broader themes of her work.
The lecture will be moderated by Brian and Marina Johnston, co-founders of Studio DPJ, a global design and research space dedicated to cultural investigations across literature, architecture, and art. Marina is a scholar of Italian Studies with interests ranging from migration issues to the history of art, technology, and science, while Brian is a LEED-accredited architect focused on sustainability, technology, and phenomenology in architecture.
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
219 S 6th Street (Washington Square) Philadelphia , PA 19106 United StatesSaturday, September 28 · 10am – 12pm EDT