Maria Agatina Panebianco
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In my opinion, it is really relevant that our Deaf Culture is passed down over time and with it the Sign Language, which is a language of a minority and is closely related to our culture and our community; it is a priceless heritage that we must take care of.
In Italy there are no Museums of Deaf Culture; I hope that the one on the territory of Siena is only the first, a model that other cities can take as an example. It is good that a Museum such as the one in Murlo, includes within it a specific itinerary on Deaf Culture: it certainly constitutes a chance for visibility.
The vast hearing public of the Museums is not aware of our Culture. ko this is an opportunity to make it naturally usable, to make visitors discover it and thus disseminate important information.
Our point of view in the art of photography is important. Leonardo Da Vinci said that the Deaf man was a "master" in painting, for no one could capture and represent movement as he did. In some ways, the same is true for photography. Of our senses, sight is the one we develop the most; we train it daily. Our deep ability to observe allows us to grasp shapes, colors and shades, thus enhancing a talent that we also express in photography.
Photography is a form of communication: we do not use words or signs: it is an image, therefore a direct, strong message.