Project gives kids new view of London art

From Western News
By Paul Mayne
March 1, 2019

Juan Bello is counting on the natural curiosity of kids, combined with their love of the latest tech, to spark an excitement for art inside of them.

Led by Bello, Discover London Art is one of two recently funded projects through the Museum London Idea Incubator-Digital Solutions for Arts Education and Engagement program. His initiative received $30,000 to provide school-age children with an interactive variety of digital stories and content to introduce them to Museum London’s permanent collection.

“It’s a project about storytelling – the stories behind the artwork. It’s about getting them exposed to these works,” said the Faculty of Information & Media Studies professor. “These pieces have intrinsic value kids, at any age, can interact with. It can be a challenge, but it can also be a great opportunity.” (Continue reading article)