Culture for humans: education, psychology and health

Photo-Documentation of Okpe Traditional Marriage Performance Aesthetics

This study examines and documents the performance rituals, aesthetics, and entertainment in Okpe Traditional marriage performance using still photographs. Traditional marriage performances in Nigeria serves as entertainment, cultural re-awakening, and as a means of connecting/ energising the relationship between the…
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Reimagining museums: The ateliers des enfants as hubs for playful learning and community engagement | Nuovi orientamenti museali e spazi educativi: l’ateliers des enfants come centro di cultura ludica e ponte culturale tra museo e pubblico

This study explores Ateliers des enfants, innovative educational programs found primarily in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. By conducting a European comparison and utilizing a comprehensive evaluation framework, we have developed a flexible Atelier Model that can be adapted to…
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Integrating design into placemaking: The “Furniture & Territory” educational project | Design e sistema territorio. L’esperienza didattica del progetto “Arredo & Territorio”

The "Furniture & Territory" project involved the creation of custom-designed furniture for the Turin Olympic valleys. By collaborating with European design students and local artisans, the project aimed to enhance public spaces, promote local craftsmanship, and foster a deeper connection…
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A formative design experience: Crafting meta-brands for places, territories, and contexts – Progettare luoghi, territori e contesti. Una esperienza formativa e progettuale di meta-brand del territorio

The act of naming is fundamental to identifying things, places, and people, giving them a sense of identity. However, what exactly constitutes the identity of a place? How is it formed, and to what extent can it be designed?
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