Month: September 2024
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Driving a green, digital & innovative European cultural heritage: Projects from the 2023 call for proposals of Cluster 2 Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society
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A Glimpse into the Sacred Art of Eastern Orthodoxy
©VENIS STUDIOS Iconography stands as one of the most profound and enduring forms of artistic expression within Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Among the vast tapestry of religious art, Greek and Russian icons hold a special place, revered not only for their spiritual significance but also for their rich historical and cultural heritage. These sacred images, often…
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Curated Reading List: August 2024
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are excited for starting up with September! As always heritage is year round restless, here are our picks for this month: News Join Museums Moving Forward in Shaping the Future of Art Museum Workplaces Israeli Museums Are Removing Their Names From Loaned Artworks Colombian museum housing…
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APAC Labs at the Conservation Laboratory of the Museum of Kykkos Monastery
© APAC Detail of varnish removal (left), researcher from APAC Labs removing old varnish from an icon (right) The Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs) of the Cyprus Institute are working together with the Conservation Laboratory of the Museum of Kykkos Monastery towards the multi-disciplinary study of selected icons dating from the late…
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Embracing Sustainability in Art Restoration: GREen Endeavor in Art RestoRation (GREEN ART)
The Green Endeavor in Art ResToration (GREEN ART) is a pioneering project reshaping the future of art conservation across Europe. Launched in 2020, GREEN ART integrates green technologies and sustainable practices to revolutionize traditional restoration methods. The project acknowledges global climate change issues and focuses on innovative solutions that preserve artworks and reduce carbon footprints.…
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Curated Reading List: July 2024
As summer and vacation time is here, don’t forget to plan your cultural excursions, and travel in circular route! July had a lot to offer, especially on policy, here are some of our favorites: News Construction Workers in Rome Discover Emperor Caligula’s Garden Restoration plan for the Synagogue of Siena presented at conference on Safeguarding…
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Summer Content Posting
This summer we will be taking a short break, so you should expect fewer posts from us as we work on our fourth book. Stay tuned for regular posts from our Partners, like the one from APAC Labs! Our Collections may have content you missed. For a more curated experience, you can read our books!…