Research Topic
Digital transformation in museums: microfoundations and materiality of change
Research Summary
My research explores how museums deal with the digital shift. Namely, I am studying, through the lenses of materiality, how digital transformation alters the relationships between actors (both humans and objects) and, as such, affects institutional permanence and change at multiple levels of analysis (field, organizational, individual), translating into heterogeneous digitalization outcomes. Focusing on the museum field allows me to explore digital transformation in a sector where the relationality of actors and objects and the materiality of the artifacts, such as artworks, catalogs, and buildings, are central.
Supervisor(s)
- Candace Jones (Co-Supervisor)
- Cristina Boari (Co-Supervisor)
Research Area
Background
I am a joint Ph.D. candidate at the University of Bologna Management Department and the University of Edinburgh Business School within the framework of the UNA Europa Doctoral Program in Cultural Heritage. I hold a B.Sc. in Economics and Management for Art, Culture, and Communication from Bocconi University and an M.A. in Art History from the Courtauld Institute of Art. Before starting my PhD, I worked in the art world in art galleries, museums, and auction houses.
Education and Qualifications
| Institute | Degree/Qualification | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Courtauld Institute of Art, London | M.A. History of Art | Sept 2014–Jul 2015 |
| Bocconi University, Milan | BSc Arts Management And Economics | Sept 2012–Jul 2014 |
Professional & Voluntary Experience
- Teaching Assistant in Strategy Management University Of Bologna, Bologna (Jan 2023–Ongoing)
- Teaching Assistant in Organizational Behavior, Luxury And Fashion Management, Quantitative Methods For Research Bocconi University, Milan (Jan 2020–Sept 2021)
- Museum Educator Accademia Carrara & GAMeC, Bergamo (Nov 2017–Nov 2021)
- Marketing And Communications Coordinator Finarte Auctions, Milan (Sept 2016–Nov 2020)