Author: athina
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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…
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Toolkit: Assess the Effectiveness of World Heritage Management
Enhancing Our Heritage Toolkit 2.0 is updated to measure the effectiveness of World Heritage management systems, with a World Heritage-specific management effectiveness assessment methodology applicable to cultural, natural, and mixed sites. By UNESCO Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) ICOMOS (International Council…
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VENIS Studios Collaboration with Local Approach
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with VENIS STUDIOS! Our piece VENIS STUDIOS: The Art of preservation and restoration offers you a general presentation of VENIS STUDIOS and their work! What does this entail? At the start of every month, on Thursday at 17:00 CET, Venizelos G. Gavrilakis and VENIS STUDIOS, will share their…
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APAC Labs donates a 3D Replica of the UNESCO Chapel to the Church of Cyprus
The Cyprus Institute and the Andrea Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories of STARC donated to the Archbishopric of the Church of Cyprus a 3D physical replica of the UNESCO-listed Painted Church of St. Nicholas of the Roof. Archbishop of Cyprus Georgios received the replica expressing his appreciation and interest in the interdisciplinary work of STARC and…
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Online Conference: Crafting Experiences in Museums: Physical or Digital?
“Crafting Experiences in Museums: Physical or Digital?” is an online free conference on 7 December 2023, hosted by the ICOM UK Student and Emerging Professionals Group. This conference encourages interdisciplinary discussions between students and professionals on museum studies, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and contemporary society. Considering the dynamic and open-ended nature of contemporary narratives, with…
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Preserving the Past: The Crucial Role of Art Conservation and Restoration in Safeguarding Historical Artworks and Antiquities
©VENIS STUDIOS In the shadowy recesses of museums and ancient ruins, a silent battle unfolds—a battle against time, decay, and the ravages of weather. This war isn’t fought with swords and shields but with meticulous brushes, cutting-edge technology, and an unyielding dedication to preserving our irreplaceable cultural heritage. Welcome to the realm of art conservation…
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Webinar: Digital heritage leadership briefing: artificial intelligence (AI)
Digital Heritage leadership briefing: artificial intelligence (AI) is a free online event by the Heritage Fund, taking place on 16 November 2023. The event marks the launch of the new resource, sharing the same name, written by Dr Mathilde Pavis. The webinar will offer more in-depth knowledge of AI and its functions within heritage institutions…