Angela Pianca

Angela Pianca is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the Accademia della Follia, where she worked closely with Claudio Misculin to create a platform for individuals with mental health challenges to express themselves through theater. She has been instrumental in promoting the ideas of Franco Basaglia, the revolutionary psychiatrist whose work aimed to reform mental health treatment and advocate for the rights of patients. Pianca’s commitment to the integration of art and therapy reflects her belief in the healing power of creativity.