Giovanni Matteucci

Giovanni Matteucci is a Full Professor of Aesthetics at the University of Bologna since 2014. His research focuses on contemporary aesthetics, German and Anglo-American philosophical traditions, and the interplay between perception, expression, and form. He has held leadership roles including Head of the Department of Philosophy and Communication Studies (2021–24) and President of the Italian Society of Aesthetics (2018–24).

Education:

• 1987: M.A. in Philosophy, University of Bologna
• 1993: PhD in Philosophy (Aesthetics), University of Bologna

Research Interests: Matteucci explores aesthetics through interdisciplinary lenses, including philosophical anthropology, cognitive sciences, and everyday aesthetics. Key themes include the extended mind model, aesthetic practices, and the role of fashion in contemporary philosophy. His work bridges historical figures (Dilthey, Cassirer, Adorno) with contemporary pragmatism and analytic philosophy.

Awards:

• 2020: Premio Nazionale Frascati Filosofia 'Elio Matassi'
• 2008: Excellence Teaching Award, University of California

Grants & Collaborations: He has directed international projects (e.g., '1909-2009. Un secolo di moda') and serves on editorial boards of journals like Aisthesis and Studi di estetica. He coordinates the 'almæsthetics' research center and oversees Erasmus exchanges with institutions in Lyon, Potsdam, and Paris.

Labs/Teams: Leads the almæsthetics center, focusing on contemporary aesthetic studies and international collaborations.