The conference organized to mark the eightieth anniversary of the
founding of the Italian Anarchist Federation, which took place in
Carrara during the Congress held from September 15 to 19, 1945, took
place on Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th, in the foyer
of the Animosi Theater in Carrara. The conference, entitled "Anarchism.
A Global and Italian History 1945-2025," brought together around twenty
scholars, researchers, and activists who presented papers on a variety
of topics: from the role of anarchism in Republican Italy to the
transnational geographies of Italian anarchism, from the relationship
between anarchism and social movements to that with trade unionism and
social conflicts.
The conference ranged from specifically historical to more current
topics, presenting the complex history of Italian anarchism, including
moments of crisis and development linked to the growth of social
consciousness and the development of mass movements. This was addressed
on the first day, while the second focused on issues related to new
digital technologies, the militaristic and warmongering choices of
governments, the environmental crisis, and the development of
transfeminist movements. Finally, on Sunday afternoon, the conference
addressed the relationship with the labor movement, exploring both
historical perspectives and the concrete emergence of grassroots
unionism, anarcho-syndicalism, and the struggles of what has been called
the new working class.
The event thus filled a void in Italian historiography, which, in
retracing social conflicts, has systematically ignored the role of
anarchism, especially organized anarchism. Likewise, the section
dedicated to current events confirmed the role of anarchism, both as a
reference for practices of struggle and organization for grassroots
movements and as a critique of government not this or that government,
but specifically a critique of the social model based on domination, and
therefore a critique of government as such.
Several hundred people attended the conference over the two days, so it
was necessary to equip the Teatro di Terra with a special connection to
accommodate those unable to find seats in the hall and allow them to
attend the proceedings. Delegations from the Iberian Anarchist
Federation and the Francophone Anarchist Federation were present at the
conference, while the secretariat of the International of Anarchist
Federations, unable to attend, sent warm greetings.
On Saturday, at the close of the session, a procession took place from
the Animosi Theater to Piazza Matteotti, home to the historic
headquarters of the "Germinal" group, in the foyer of the Politeama
Theater. The theater has been closed since 2008 due to a structural
failure that affected the entire building, including the Germinal
headquarters, due to real estate speculation. On the fence surrounding
the building and blocking access, a group of young artists from Carrara
painted a mural with the words "Italian Anarchist Federation - Our
homeland is the whole world, our law is freedom."
That evening, the concert "Accordi libertari" took place at the ARCI
Fuori Luogo, kindly provided. Alessio Lega, Riccardo Dodi, Marchi
Marletti, Avanzi di Galera, and the Fatica e Sudore Philharmonic
Orchestra performed an evening that captivated and thrilled the large
audience.
Special thanks to the speakers and session coordinators, who did not
request any travel reimbursement.
Finally, heartfelt thanks to the comrades of the Germinal group who made
the conference a complete success.
In short, Carrara once again confirmed that anarchy is harmony, while
chaos is the product of institutions and private property.
Tiziano Antonelli
https://umanitanova.org/anarchia-unidea-sempre-nuova-carrara-80-federazione-anarchica-italiana/
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founding of the Italian Anarchist Federation, which took place in
Carrara during the Congress held from September 15 to 19, 1945, took
place on Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th, in the foyer
of the Animosi Theater in Carrara. The conference, entitled "Anarchism.
A Global and Italian History 1945-2025," brought together around twenty
scholars, researchers, and activists who presented papers on a variety
of topics: from the role of anarchism in Republican Italy to the
transnational geographies of Italian anarchism, from the relationship
between anarchism and social movements to that with trade unionism and
social conflicts.
The conference ranged from specifically historical to more current
topics, presenting the complex history of Italian anarchism, including
moments of crisis and development linked to the growth of social
consciousness and the development of mass movements. This was addressed
on the first day, while the second focused on issues related to new
digital technologies, the militaristic and warmongering choices of
governments, the environmental crisis, and the development of
transfeminist movements. Finally, on Sunday afternoon, the conference
addressed the relationship with the labor movement, exploring both
historical perspectives and the concrete emergence of grassroots
unionism, anarcho-syndicalism, and the struggles of what has been called
the new working class.
The event thus filled a void in Italian historiography, which, in
retracing social conflicts, has systematically ignored the role of
anarchism, especially organized anarchism. Likewise, the section
dedicated to current events confirmed the role of anarchism, both as a
reference for practices of struggle and organization for grassroots
movements and as a critique of government not this or that government,
but specifically a critique of the social model based on domination, and
therefore a critique of government as such.
Several hundred people attended the conference over the two days, so it
was necessary to equip the Teatro di Terra with a special connection to
accommodate those unable to find seats in the hall and allow them to
attend the proceedings. Delegations from the Iberian Anarchist
Federation and the Francophone Anarchist Federation were present at the
conference, while the secretariat of the International of Anarchist
Federations, unable to attend, sent warm greetings.
On Saturday, at the close of the session, a procession took place from
the Animosi Theater to Piazza Matteotti, home to the historic
headquarters of the "Germinal" group, in the foyer of the Politeama
Theater. The theater has been closed since 2008 due to a structural
failure that affected the entire building, including the Germinal
headquarters, due to real estate speculation. On the fence surrounding
the building and blocking access, a group of young artists from Carrara
painted a mural with the words "Italian Anarchist Federation - Our
homeland is the whole world, our law is freedom."
That evening, the concert "Accordi libertari" took place at the ARCI
Fuori Luogo, kindly provided. Alessio Lega, Riccardo Dodi, Marchi
Marletti, Avanzi di Galera, and the Fatica e Sudore Philharmonic
Orchestra performed an evening that captivated and thrilled the large
audience.
Special thanks to the speakers and session coordinators, who did not
request any travel reimbursement.
Finally, heartfelt thanks to the comrades of the Germinal group who made
the conference a complete success.
In short, Carrara once again confirmed that anarchy is harmony, while
chaos is the product of institutions and private property.
Tiziano Antonelli
https://umanitanova.org/anarchia-unidea-sempre-nuova-carrara-80-federazione-anarchica-italiana/
_________________________________________
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