To foster and develop a new societal model at the heart of life, with Venice as a pilot city
What societal model?
Humanistic and regenerative, whose main ally is the intelligence and power of Life, in order to bequeath a revitalized, abundant, sustainable, and inclusive society to our children
What is Life?
It is everything that sustains life: humans, animals, plants, minerals. It is an exceptional intelligence that has been developing for over 4 billion years and has already developed countless strategies in all fields, from which we should draw inspiration to solve our planetary challenges and accelerate the ongoing transformations.
Why Venice?
Because Venice has been a pioneer in many fields (political, economic, artistic, etc.) and innovation is in its DNA.
Because it is universal and therefore has the capacity to influence other cities around the world.
And finally, because it is built on water, and water is the source of life!
– Humanity: to grow in humanity, to draw inspiration from ancestral wisdom, to put more philosophy into one's daily life for a better knowledge of oneself and the Universe in order to develop one's full potential and talents in order to enrich the community.
– Earth: thanks to new agricultural methods inspired by living things, regenerate soil quality and the nutritional quality of food for better health of the planet, farmers and consumers.
– Water: to foster a new economic, academic and cultural ecosystem around aquatic intelligence through the science of life sciences, biomimicry.
" Never doubt that a small number of thoughtful, willing citizens can change the world; indeed, it always does. " - Margaret Mead
A “Think Art” and “Do tank”
SUMus believes that tomorrow's society will increasingly be organized around the living spaces of towns and villages, and that experimentation and the power of example . This is why SUMus is both an international "think tank" and a Venetian "do tank ," using the universal language of art to engage citizens (the art tank).
Co-creating a new societal model in harmony with life
It is time for our consciousness to rise, it is time to put the intelligence of nature at the heart of a humanist renaissance and to unite our forces to co-create new ways of living that are healthy, regenerative, prosperous, inclusive, caring and joyful.
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ARTS AND PHILOSOPHY WORKSHOPS "THE LITTLE LIGHTS"
The experimental method “Les Petites Lumières” has demonstrated numerous advantages promoting greater behavioral maturity in children , as well as better speech and critical expression, allowing for better living together.
Starting in January 2026 , Les Petites Lumières will be arriving in 12 schools in the Commune of Venice!
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VENICE AQUA VALLEY
The first steps towards Venice Aqua Valley , an international hub dedicated to water , the source of life, a common good in peril and the guiding thread of our collective future.
Conceived as a living, educational and economic space, Venice Aqua Valley aims to transform Venice’s vulnerability into its greatest strength, making the city a world capital of aquatic resilience .
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