Artribune's Unanswered Interview with MArRC Director Carmelo Malacrino

In October 2015, Artribune sought to interview Carmelo Malacrino, newly appointed director of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria (MArRC) following the super-competition for Italy's top 20 museums launched by Minister Franceschini. Malacrino initially agreed via his secretary but never provided answers despite repeated follow-ups. In June 2016, the magazine finally met him in his office, but he refused to respond verbally, citing the questions as "too articulated," and promised to reply by email within 12 months. Over a year later, no response has been received. Artribune publishes the unanswered questions, covering Malacrino's appointment as one of the youngest directors, the museum's renovation by ABDR studio, visitor numbers after the April 30 inauguration, the new minimalist layout with 230 display cases across four floors, accessibility tools like video guides in sign language, the lack of a functional website, financial management, additional services like a bookshop and planned restaurant, educational programs, staffing shortages, and future projects. The article criticizes the director's lack of communication and respect for the press.