Initiative carried out within the framework of the PRIN PNRR project “South Risk: from data collection to monitoring interventions and risk prevention. A southern history”, Mission 4 “Education and Research” – Component 2 “From Research to Business”, Investment Line 1.1 “Projects of Relevant National Interest (PRIN)”, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
Project code: P2022TA5M8

Technical and scientific coordination

Mauro Gargano

The project “South Risk: from data collection to monitoring interventions and risk prevention. A southern history” and the virtual exhibition are the result of a collaboration among universities and research institutes of Southern Italy, which contributed with diverse expertise and professionalism.

University of Bari Aldo Moro
___Francesco Paolo de Ceglia
___Pierroberto Scaramella
___Stefano Daniele
___Andrea Maraschi

INAF - Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte
___Mauro Gargano
___Emilia Olostro Cirella
___Clementina Sasso

University of Naples Federico II
___Salvatore Esposito
___Ofelia Pisanti
___Adele Naddeo

University of Messina
___Salvatore Magazù
___Federica Migliardo
___Maria Teresa Caccamo


The exhibition has been made possible thanks to the joint contribution of scholars and institutions who shared their expertise and resources to enhance the environmental history of Southern Italy. Special thanks go to Art Gallery Hubert Bowinkel for lending works to the section of the Capodimonte Observatory.


Special thanks go to Vittorio D'Auria on behalf of Archai srl for creating this website to host and publicize the South-Risk exhibition.