New Book on Museum Accessibility by Ciaccheri and Fornasari
In 2022, Edizioni La Meridiana in Molfetta released 'Il museo per tutti. Buone pratiche di accessibilità' (The Museum for All: Good Accessibility Practices), co-authored by Maria Chiara Ciaccheri and Fabio Fornasari. This 114-page book (€14.50, ISBN 9788861538719) is part of a series by Accaparlante and La Meridiana focusing on disability issues. Originally conceptualized in 2019 and updated after the lockdown, Ciaccheri stresses the importance of analytical observation for accessibility, while Fornasari discusses how environmental factors interact with individual abilities. Both authors urge museums to cater to all visitors. Fornasari is affiliated with Museo and Atelier Tolomeo in Bologna, and Ciaccheri has an upcoming book titled 'Museum Accessibility by Design' set for release in June by the American Alliance of Museums.
Key facts
- Book 'Il museo per tutti. Buone pratiche di accessibilità' by Maria Chiara Ciaccheri and Fabio Fornasari.
- Published by Edizioni La Meridiana, Molfetta, 2022.
- 114 pages, €14.50, ISBN 9788861538719.
- Part of a series by Accaparlante and La Meridiana on disability.
- Conceptualized in 2019, completed after lockdown, revised before publication.
- Ciaccheri transitioned from art history to museum management and audiences.
- Fornasari studied architecture at University of Florence but focused on collections and city stories.
- Fornasari opened Museo and Atelier Tolomeo at Istituto dei Ciechi Cavazza in Bologna.
- Ciaccheri has a forthcoming book from American Alliance of Museums in June.
Entities
Artists
- Maria Chiara Ciaccheri
- Fabio Fornasari
- Annalisa Trasatti
Institutions
- Edizioni La Meridiana
- Accaparlante
- American Alliance of Museums
- Museo Tolomeo
- Atelier Tolomeo
- Istituto dei Ciechi Cavazza
- University of Florence
- Artribune
Locations
- Molfetta
- Italy
- Bologna
- Florence
- Matera