Marta Morelli on MAXXI's Educational Approach and Museum Pedagogy
In an interview following the Prima Giornata di Studi sulla Didattica del Contemporaneo held in Città di Castello last April, Marta Morelli from MAXXI in Rome elaborates on innovative educational strategies. As Italy's pioneering institution for contemporary creativity, MAXXI captivates young audiences through emotional engagement, opting for 'visite-esplorazione' rather than conventional tours. Drawing inspiration from the Tate Modern, MAXXI prioritizes visitor interaction. Giovanna Brambilla at GAMeC in Bergamo has been acknowledged for her contributions. Notable educational initiatives include 'Uno spot per Istanbul,' a collaboration with artist Mario Rizzi and students from Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Carlo Urbani di Ostia, associated with the 'Istanbul. Passione, gioia, furore' exhibition. Future endeavors will focus on teacher training and enhancing 'pedagogia del patrimonio' and educator skills.
Key facts
- Marta Morelli works in the Education Department of MAXXI in Rome.
- The interview follows the Prima Giornata di Studi sulla Didattica del Contemporaneo in Città di Castello last April.
- MAXXI is Italy's first institution dedicated to contemporary creativity.
- MAXXI uses 'visite-esplorazione' instead of traditional guided tours for adolescents.
- The Tate Modern in London is a key reference for MAXXI's constructivist approach.
- Giovanna Brambilla at GAMeC in Bergamo is cited as an Italian reference.
- The project 'Uno spot per Istanbul' involved artist Mario Rizzi and students from Ostia.
- MAXXI's building by Zaha Hadid is used for educational labs.
- Past projects include 'Re-cycle' with Raumlaborberlin and 'Te la spiego io l’architettura contemporanea'.
- Future plans include teacher training courses for all school levels.
Entities
Artists
- Marta Morelli
- Hou Hanru
- Mario Rizzi
- Zaha Hadid
- Giovanna Brambilla
- Eilean Hooper-Greenhill
- Michel Foucault
Institutions
- MAXXI
- Dipartimento Educazione del Maxxi
- Tate Modern
- GAMeC di Bergamo
- School of Museum Studies dell’Università di Leicester
- Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Carlo Urbani di Ostia
- Raumlaborberlin
- Artribune
Locations
- Città di Castello
- Italia
- Roma
- Londra
- Inghilterra
- Bergamo
- Leicester
- Ostia
- Flaminio
- Istanbul
- Turchia
- Medio Oriente
- Iran
- Beirut
- Libano