Manouilidou Manouilidou

Vasiliki Manouilidou’s doctoral research explores the accessibility of blind and visually impaired individuals to art spaces and visual exhibitions, with a particular emphasis on the role of narrative technologies in shaping inclusive aesthetic experiences. The dissertation approaches accessibility not merely as a matter of technical adaptation, but as a complex sociocultural condition that determines the equal participation of people with disabilities in both the creation and reception of art. Combining theoretical analysis with applied practice, the research investigates how tools such as audio description, multisensory interfaces, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence can function as mechanisms of embodied narration, transforming traditional modes of engaging with visual artworks. The study includes the curatorship and evaluation of accessible exhibitions developed in collaboration with disability organizations, aiming to establish a new curatorial framework based on universal design and inclusion.