Author: athina
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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…
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Milli: Preserving Our Past, Present, and Future
The Milli Initiative, founded in 2013, brings together the humanities, technology, and community in a unique way. It is a collective of individuals and communities working towards a common goal: nurturing archives. With a focus on form, content, and purpose, Milli aims to create environments that deepen our understanding of the world around us. Within…
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HISTOLAB: Revitalising History Education
HISTOLAB is an initiative designed to enhance history education through various initiatives and resources. The platform serves as a digital hub for transnational history education and cooperative activities, offering a wide range of activities and tools for history teaching and learning. Activities HISTOLAB Tutorials: These tutorials aim to equip educators with knowledge and skills that will facilitate engaging and informative lessons…
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rurAllure project
The rurAllure project, running 2021 – 2023, is an EU-funded project, that aims to enrich pilgrimage experiences with rural heritage, converting lesser-known heritage sites into tourist destinations and creating economic activity and cultural preservation opportunities. Utilising the flow of people on nearby pilgrimage routes in rural environments across Europe to boost cultural heritage. The project proposes a network of cultural…