Ilaria Del Gaudio

Ilaria Del Gaudio is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna (Ababo) in the Department of Communication and Art Education. She teaches multiple courses including 'Teaching Artistic Languages,' 'Museum Education,' and 'Techniques and Technologies of the Visual Arts I' within the Art Education and Communication program.

Her research focuses on innovative approaches to art education and cultural accessibility. She specializes in museum education and artistic heritage mediation, with particular emphasis on creating connections between cultural heritage and personal experiences. Her work explores how visual communication can foster social inclusion and intercultural dialogue through educational programming.

Del Gaudio has designed and conducted numerous guided tours, interactive workshops, and special projects for diverse audiences including schools, families, and adults. Her educational philosophy emphasizes hands-on experimentation and the development of personal design methodologies through engagement with artistic practices.

She has published work on the educational role of visual art and regularly participates in European research partnerships focused on accessibility and social inclusion. Her teaching methodology combines theoretical frameworks with practical laboratory experiences to develop students' critical and creative skills in cultural mediation.

Professor Del Gaudio maintains regular office hours on Mondays from 2:30pm to 6:30pm at the Department of Communication and Art Education, available both online and in person by appointment.