Eva Degl'Innocenti leaves MArTa after seven years, heads to Bologna museums

Eva Degl'Innocenti, director of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto (MArTa) since 2015, is stepping down after seven years to lead the Musei Civici di Bologna in 2023. Under her tenure, the museum achieved special autonomy status and implemented a strategic plan emphasizing contemporary dialogue, community engagement, and economic development. Key initiatives included partnerships with schools, universities, and research centers; a digitalization effort culminating in a 2023 online database of 40,000 works; and the Marta 3.0 project featuring a new layout, internal cloister restyling, café, and entrance reopening. The museum also launched a virtual 3D tour during the pandemic, boosting revenues by 60%. Degl'Innocenti highlighted the importance of public-private collaboration and inclusive governance. Her successor will be chosen via a European public selection. A protocol of understanding between Taranto and Bologna will ensure continued cooperation.