We’re driven by the idea that at any time, in any context, it is always possible to start a new life and create an intentional society ruled by the beliefs of its participants. And why shouldn’t we be ...

From the neon-drenched noir of Altered Carbon to the technophobic Black Mirror, dystopia is all over mainstream entertainment these days—and considering the current political climate, it’s easy to see ...

A society without utopian visions breeds a present mired in despair. In the absence of shared dreams, only disillusionment—along with anger, alienation and animosity—remains. The decline of utopian ...

A planned utopian city in California continues to face a high-stakes probe by a US national security panel – and state politicians still aren’t satisfied that the secretive project isn’t linked to ...

“When we launched Utopian Hours ten years ago, it seemed unrealistic to build a festival around the excitement cities generate and the very meaning of what a city truly is,” Luca Ballarini, told AN in ...

Popular culture really loves their apocalyptic, undead, and dystopic media. But gorging on so much death and destruction isn't always the best way to maintain your emotional well-being. The other day ...

Petra Markos presenting during Utopian Hours 2023 (Federico Masini/© Stratosferica) Lunch hour at Corso Farini (Federico Masini/© Stratosferica) Corso Farini’s seating is adjacent to the University of ...