Franco Bolelli
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Franco Bolelli is one of the leading modern Italian
philosophers. A very prolific writer with many books to his credit, he explores the most advanced areas of evolution in order to connect and enhance different creative worlds. One of the unique aspects of Bolelli’s writings, that has led to his popularity, is the ability to discuss the most complex philosophical issues in a very down-to-earth style with plenty of references to pop culture. As an example of this, among his philosophical influences he mentions Nietzsche and Taoism
along with the game of basketball
and rock’n roll.
In addition to writing, Bolelli regularly teaches at Domus Academy, in Milano, for an international Master in Fashion and Design. He has also organized plenty of lectures, festivals and events that have gathered together some of the finest names on the Italian cultural scene (among them his friends video artist Andrea Zingoni, and singer-songwriter Lorenzo Cherubini aka “Jovanotti
”). The most famous of these festivals were FRONTIERE (1998–2001) and Living Simplicity (2006).
Among the main books written by Bolelli are the following:
Italian people
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philosophers. A very prolific writer with many books to his credit, he explores the most advanced areas of evolution in order to connect and enhance different creative worlds. One of the unique aspects of Bolelli’s writings, that has led to his popularity, is the ability to discuss the most complex philosophical issues in a very down-to-earth style with plenty of references to pop culture. As an example of this, among his philosophical influences he mentions Nietzsche and Taoism
Taoism
Taoism refers to a philosophical or religious tradition in which the basic concept is to establish harmony with the Tao , which is the mechanism of everything that exists...
along with the game of basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
and rock’n roll.
In addition to writing, Bolelli regularly teaches at Domus Academy, in Milano, for an international Master in Fashion and Design. He has also organized plenty of lectures, festivals and events that have gathered together some of the finest names on the Italian cultural scene (among them his friends video artist Andrea Zingoni, and singer-songwriter Lorenzo Cherubini aka “Jovanotti
Jovanotti
Lorenzo Cherubini, better known as Jovanotti, is an Italian singer-songwriter and rapper.The name Jovanotti derives from the plural form of the Italian word giovanotto , i.e. giovanotti. Lorenzo Cherubini originally auditioned a band with the name "I Giovanotti", but the record producer only was...
”). The most famous of these festivals were FRONTIERE (1998–2001) and Living Simplicity (2006).
Among the main books written by Bolelli are the following:
- Cartesio non balla, Garzanti, 2007, ISBN 978-88-11-74068-1
- Con il cuore e con le palle, Garzanti, 2005, ISBN 88-11-74052-5
- Più mondi, BCD editore, 2002, ISBN 88-8490-133-2
- Live Castelvecchi, 1997, ISBN 88-8210-043-X
- Vota te stesso, Castelvecchi, 1996, ISBN 88-86232-57-8