Author: athina
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NEMO Webinar on effective digital storytelling in museums
“NEMO Webinar on effective digital storytelling in museums” on 1 February 2024 and provides participants with an introduction to building an effective digital storytelling strategy as well as ways to frame stories for the web and share them in a way that connects audiences to the mission of their institutions. The webinar is open to…
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Curated Reading List: December 2023
Happy New Year! We had you had a lovely Holiday break and enjoyed time with your loved ones, while visiting museums and heritage sites! Here are our picks for December to end 2023 and start fresh 2024! News Forgotten Botticelli painting recovered by Italian police Ukraine accuses Russia of looting museums, destroying churches as part…
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Guardians of Sacred Legacy: Preserving the Divine Essence of Christian Icons
In the intricate tapestry of religious and artistic heritage, Christian icons stand as enduring symbols of faith, spirituality, and human creativity. Their vibrant colors, intricate details, and timeless symbolism serve as windows to the divine, fostering spiritual contemplation and deepening the connection between worshipers and the sacred figures they represent. ©VENIS STUDIOS The historical evolution…
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APAC Labs in the ‘International Data Aggregation for Archaeological Research and Heritage Management: the ARIADNE experience’ issue
©APAC Image from the Medieval Coins History and Culture digital library from the collaboration between the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and Cyprus Institute. APAC Labs researchers Valentina Vassallo and Avgoustinos Avgousti recently contributed to the publication of the article ‘Tools and Ontologies for the Aggregation and Management of Cypriot Archaeological Datasets in ‘Internet Archaeology’…
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The Sensational Museum
The Sensational Museum strives to make commonplace inclusive and alternative means of interventions accessible to all audiences in the UK museum sector. A primary focus of the heritage industry is to provide a memorable, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for all visitors. “‘access provision such as audio description, British Sign Language (BSL), audio-guides, interactive content, and…
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The History of Art Conservation and Restoration
The historical journey of art conservation and restoration spans epochs, beginning with ancient civilizations acknowledging the intrinsic value of cultural artefacts. From the spiritual dimensions of ancient Egypt to the meticulous preservation efforts in ancient Greece, civilizations recognized the symbolic importance of artworks, emphasizing meticulous preservation. ©VENIS STUDIOS As civilizations progressed, so did conservation methods.…
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RECHARGE: an incredible tool to participatory approaches!
RECHARGE, Resilient European Cultural Heritage As Resource for Growth and Engagement, is an EU project to promote community participation in cultural heritage institutions across Europe as an economic driver. “Recharge focuses on participation in all aspects: from financing through planning and management, to communications, public engagement, sustainability, and its future.” With RECHARGE, cultural heritage institutions…
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Curated Reading List: November 2023
Between the end of Autumn and the start of the holiday season November is always a very interesting heritage month! Here are our picks for the month: News Introducing a new series of ICOM UK articles – Safeguarding Collections in Museums Bombing of Gaza has damaged or destroyed more than 100 heritage sites, NGO report…
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Our 3rd book! Heritage DIY
Heritage DIY is the second annual publication of Local Approach, following How to Heritage, SUP Heritage featuring our 2022-2023 articles curated into themes: Heritage Management Definition Digital Heritage Applications Heritage & Climate Change Conflict | Looting | Repatriation | Decolonization Local Actions: ACT with the Community! Games & Heritage Exhibition Reviews Museums & Collections Toolkit…
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Online Conference: First International Conference of the Histories of Anthropologies
International Conference of the Histories of Anthropologies “Doing Histories, Imagining Futures” on December 4-7, 2023. It will be the first event of its kind, providing historians of anthropology with the opportunity to exchange personal and disciplinary experiences and enhance their ability to analyse current anthropological debates. Links to access the Conference’s streaming sessions will be…