Author: athina
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Degradation Dynamics of Portable Icons: Natural and External Influences
Portable icons, due to their distinctive construction, are susceptible to degradation from various factors related to exposure, handling, storage, and other conditions. This article provides a concise examination of the “natural causes” and “external factors” that contribute to their deterioration, aiming to enhance the understanding of these causes and promote better preservation practices. I. Natural…
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Curated Reading List: June 2024
Summer is coming in hot! While you plan your summer do not forget wonderful cultural destinations, and circular tourism! June had a lot to offer especially on the events side, here are our picks: News 2024 Winners of Europe’s top heritage awards announced by the European Commission and Europa Nostra On The Brink: Heritage in…
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The Human Library’s Quest for Dialogue and Understanding
The Human Library Organisation is a global learning platform located in Copenhagen, Denmark and operating in more than 80 countries. Embedded in schools, colleges, medical training, and civic engagement to develop a better understanding of diversity and inspire more inclusive and cohesive communities across national, cultural, religious, and ethnic borders. The Human Library challenges prejudice…
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Museum Learning Summit 2024
The Museum Learning Summit 2024 is a global gathering for professionals in the museum field, it takes place on July 16-17, 2024 as a virtual conference. The summit’s focus is on innovative museum practices, best practices sharing, and discussing lessons learned. The goal is to explore the latest practices transforming museum learning and provide delegates…
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APAC Labs Document the Studio of Artists Elina Ioannou and Yiannis Yiannis
© APAC The artist Elina Ioannou at work in her studio, Pyrgos, CY In collaboration with the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs) of The Cyprus Institute, artists Elina Ioannou and Yiannis Yianni opened their studio for an immersive and interdisciplinary artist tour on Saturday. The exclusive event was part of APAC Labs’…
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Cultural Inquiry: Empowering Culture and Young Minds
Cultural Inquiry is an organisation committed to bridging cultural divides and fostering mutual understanding. Children are at the centre of Cultural Inquiry’s efforts with a multifaceted approach that includes education programs, community engagement projects, and research that delves into cultural interactions. © Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell Children’s Board Brainstorming session after onsite visit. Parque de…
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The Science and Art of Conservation and Restoration
A Critical Examination of Overpainting in Icons and Paintings ©VENIS STUDIOS Overpainting or repainting, observed in historically painted artworks, particularly in portable icons and less commonly in painting panels, represents arbitrary interventions pursued solely for aesthetic motives. Notably, icons, owing to their prevalent use in religious contexts, are prone to various forms of deterioration and…
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European Review of History Podcast
European Review of History Podcast delves deep into the rich tapestry of Europe’s past hosted by the European Review of History – Revue européenne d’histoire is an international journal that covers European history of all centuries and disciplines. Founded in 2004, the journal aims to create a forum for ideas across Europe, to encourage innovative…
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Curated Reading List: May 2024
We hope you had a wonderful Spring Month and enjoyed the great many activities May always has in stock for culture and heritage as the International Museum Day! This month we switching things up a bit with inclusion of publications we plan to write about and increasing opportunities and events available, get your calendars out…
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UNCHARTED : Mapping the Future of Culture’s Societal Value
UNCHARTED Understanding, Capturing and Fostering the Societal Value of Culture The initiative aims to identify, contextualize, understand, measure, and analyze the emergence, conformation, and cultural values from a pluralistic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary point of view. A four-year, launched in February 2020 and concluding in January 2024. image: thanks Stable Diffusion! Key Results of UNCHARTED: 1. Developing a comprehensive and…