Author: athina
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Preserving the Mastery of Ivan Aivazovsky
Ivan Aivazovsky, one of the most celebrated maritime painters of the 19th century, created luminous seascapes that capture the movement and vastness of the sea with extraordinary realism. His works are highly sought after, often requiring meticulous conservation and restoration to preserve their delicate balance of colour and light. One such significant painting was entrusted…
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Curated Reading List March 2025
March brought several events and opportunities in heritage, here is our selection: News Heritage Alert: Ataköy Housing Estate (Phases I-II), Istanbul, Türkiye Decolonisation/Conflict/Looting/Illicit Trafficking/Repatriation ICOM Red List of Greek Cultural Objects at Risk British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trustee. Art Institute of Chicago to return 12th-century Buddha sculpture to Nepal…
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ICOM UK Student and Emerging Professionals Conference to explore the healing side of museums, and how we can heal museums.
When: 9 April 2025 Embracing Transformation – Healing With Museums On 9 April 2025, the ICOM UK S&EP Working Group will host an online event to explore how museums are evolving into spaces of healing, resilience, and education in response to global challenges. Attend an invigorating and inspiring conference designed primarily for students and emerging…
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Byzantine Painting Icons Vs Western Painting Icons
Byzantine icons and Western painting icons represent two distinct artistic and theological traditions within the broader scope of Christian sacred art. These artistic forms, while both focused on conveying religious devotion and spiritual truths, diverge significantly in terms of their aesthetic choices, underlying theological assumptions, cultural contexts, and techniques. This article provides an analytical and…
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Curated Reading List February 2025
February brought heritage several opportunities and events that will elevate the practice, here are our picks: News New heritage body will use AI tools to help protect key sites from war and environmental crises Unesco completes restoration of Mosul heritage sites damaged under Isis How Europeana supports (digital) cultural heritage in Ukraine Three in five…
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The Golden Ages of Byzantine Iconography till Present
Byzantine iconography, with its rich history spanning over a millennium, is a testament to the enduring power of visual art in the expression of faith and cultural identity. From the early Christian period through the post-Byzantine era, Byzantine art has continually evolved, influenced by changing political, philosophical, and religious currents. This article traces the key…
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Curated Reading List January 2025
January started the year with many happenings sector wide! Here is our selection of what we found would best pick your interest: News Europa Nostra and EIB Institute announce 14 heritage sites in Europe shortlisted for the 7 Most Endangered Programme 2025 Comment | What happens behind the scenes at the museum is what really…
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Curated Reading List: December 2024
Happy New Year we hope the new year brings wonderful opportunities and innovation in cultural heritage! Here are our picks this month: Interesting Reads Pay in museums Museums without vitrines: the Scottish research team transforming the way we view art Kalandar Celebratıon: A new year’s tale ın black sea Inside Aliph, the organisation racing to…
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A Testament of Faith and Preservation
©VENIS STUDIOS Amidst the enchanting Bosporus Strait, on the grounds where an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess Demeter—or possibly, as historical records suggest, the Mother of Gods, Isis—once stood, we encountered a remarkable religious and historical artifact. This rare icon, preserved with reverence within a Byzantine church dedicated to Saint Demetrius, lies in Kuruçeşme,…
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Curated Reading List: October 2024
Happy Halloween! As with most sectors cultural heritage was particularly active in October with several wonderful events and interesting reads Here is our pick: News Europe’s best heritage achievements 2024 enthusiastically celebrated in Bucharest Interesting Reads The Journey of Heritage: Cultural Narratives Linking Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries AHEAD (Accessible Heritage Experience for…