Marco GUGLIELMINOTTI TRIVEL

Marco GUGLIELMINOTTI TRIVEL is a contract lecturer at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Asian and North African Studies. He is also serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Turin, teaching East Asian Art History. His career spans both academic and museum domains, with extensive experience in curatorial work, research, and teaching.

• Current Position: Contract Lecturer, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
• Adjunct Professor: University of Turin, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and Modern Cultures
• Former Director and Conservator: MAO Museum of Oriental Art, Turin
• Nationally Qualified for Associate Professorship (Seconda Fascia, Sector 10/N3)

His research focuses on East Asian art history, particularly Chinese, Korean, and Japanese visual cultures from antiquity to the early modern period. He specializes in Buddhist art, funerary archaeology, ceramics, and museology. His work explores the interplay between material culture, religious symbolism, and cross-cultural exchange, especially along the Silk Road.

The recent publications and exhibition contributions reflect a strong trend in museum studies, digital heritage, and the reinterpretation of classical art in contemporary contexts. Themes include ceramic production, celestial symbolism in imperial art, Buddhist iconography, and the integration of digital technologies like AR/VR in museum exhibitions.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (Seconda Fascia), Sector 10/N3 - Cultures of Central and Eastern Asia (valid until 2035)

Advising and Grants: While no formal PhD students are listed, he has supervised interns and contractors at MAO and participated in interdisciplinary research projects involving digital reconstruction and cultural heritage. He has contributed to major exhibitions funded by public and private institutions, including Palazzo Ducale and Museo Civico PA Garda.

Labs and Teams: He has led curatorial teams at MAO, collaborated with digital humanities researchers on AR/VR projects, and worked with international scientific committees for exhibitions. He is a member of the Asia Collections Network (ACN–Europe) and the European Association of Chinese Studies (EACS), contributing to transnational scholarly networks in Asian art.