AURORA Project

?? ?? REGISTER TODAY: Part 2 of the “Inclusion in Museums” Webinar | Mar 14 Are you interested in innovative museum practices which are rooted in fostering accessibility and inclusion? The two-part webinar series focuses on the recent publication that outlines inclusive practices in museums across BiH, Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Hungary, as well as a library in Romania. ?? Part 1 concluded last week, but you can still register for the session on March 14 (13:00–15:00 CET)! -- PRESENTERS AND TOPICS ?? Public Libraries as Key Factors for the Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups | ??? Ioana Cornelia, Cristina Crihan? ?? Adapting Museums in Times of Crisis: Inclusion Lessons from the History Museum of BiH | ??? Amar Karapu?, Elma Hod?i? ?? Inclusivity, Accessibility and Usability in the Making – Shaping the Museum with the Help of Stakeholder Visitor | ??? Klaudia Klára Tvergyák ??Educational Forms of Ni? National Museum Intended for Persons with Disabilities | ??? ?eljko An?elkovi? ?? Inclusivity and Visibility Actions for Sustainable Cultural Development – IVA | ??? Dervi? Had?imuhamedovi? ?? From Dots to Dialogue: Bridging Perception, Art, and Human Connection | ??? Tudor Paul Scripor -- We’ll be sharing more about the presenters and topics in the following days, but we sincerely recommend you to check out the free publication, which recently got an audio version too, by following the link in the comments. ???? ?? You’ll find the registration link at the same spot – we look forward to seeing you next Friday! ???? -- The webinar is part of the SHIFT PROJECT (HORIZON EUROPE)—Metamorphosis of Cultural Heritage Into Augmented Hypermedia Assets for Enhanced Accessibility and Inclusion—funded by the European Union Horizon Europe program. . . . #Webinar #InclusionInMuseums #Accessibility #Inclusion #Museums #BestPractices #SHIFTProject #EUHorizon

Today Charalampos Georgiadis coordinator of ENIGMA project is participanting in the ANCHISE Project (Horizon Europe) talks jointly with AURORA Project. Three projects focused on the fighting against the illicit trafficking of cultural goods in Europe. AnySolution SL Dolores Ordo?ez, PhD Rosa Pozas PersLab AUTH KIKLO Charalampos Georgiadis Petros Patias Cellock Ltd Haris Zacharatos, PhD Heritage Malta Anthony Cassar Turun yliopisto - University of Turku Carolina Islas Sedano ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence Dante Abate Marios Tzouvaras Association for Research into Crimes against Art Hellenic Police Olga Veiga Vasileios Koutsoliakos Vasiliki Fragkoulidou Nadia Magnenat Thalmann Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium Chris Vastenhoud Thiago Freitas dos Santos NEURALTECH Dimitris G. Karadimas Anastasia Vassilakopoulou Center for Security Studies (KEMEA) Giorgos Triantafyllou

?? Cultural Heritage Updates ?? 1?? Metropolitan Museum of Art Returns Ancient Artifact to Greece The Met is repatriating a 7th-century B.C. bronze griffin's head to Greece, acknowledging its likely illicit removal from Olympia in the 1930s. This act underscores the importance of ethical stewardship in the art world. https://lnkd.in/dbHym2-8 2?? Theft at the Royal Palace of Caserta Thwarted A visitor attempted to steal a historic tile from the 19th-century wing of Italy's Royal Palace of Caserta. Thanks to vigilant security and surveillance, the artifact was recovered, and the individual has been apprehended. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in protecting our shared cultural heritage. https://lnkd.in/d5fePi9b #CulturalHeritage #ArtifactRepatriation #MuseumEthics #ArtCrime #CulturalPreservation

?? Exciting collaboration! On February 18th, 2025, the AURORA and ENIGMA projects held a round table to discuss blockchain solutions for safeguarding cultural heritage. ????? With 10 experts from both teams, we explored synergies between AURORA's focus on registered cultural goods and ENIGMA's work with unregistered artifacts. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate in heritage protection! ????? https://lnkd.in/d2UjWhfz #CulturalHeritage #Blockchain #Innovation #AURORAProject #ENIGMAProject

[ANCHISE Webinaire S-2] ?? Le Laboratoire de Recherche de l'ENSP - Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Police vous invite à assister au webinaire sur la thématique suivante?: Les projets européens dans la protection des biens culturels, organisé par ANCHISE Project (Horizon Europe). ?? Vous pourrez retrouver Véronique Chankowski Directrice de l'école fran?aise d'Athènes (EFA) coordonnant le projet ANCHISE, Domenico Romano chercheur en IA à Avvale et coordinateur du projet AURORA Project, ainsi que Charalambos Georgiadis de l’Université de Thessalonique pour le ENIGMA EUProject. ?? Quand : Le 26 février 2025 de 17h00 à 18h00. ?? Où : En ligne. ?? Inscription : https://lnkd.in/dH_ridX7 ?? Pour en savoir plus sur ANCHISE Project (Horizon Europe) : https://www.anchise.eu/ [ANCHISE Talk W-2] The Research Laboratory of ENSP - Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Police invites you to attend the webinar on the following topic: European Projects in Cultural Property Protection, organized by the ANCHISE Project (Horizon Europe). ?? You will hear from Véronique Chankowski, école fran?aise d'Athènes (EFA) coordinating the ANCHISE project, Domenico Romano, AI researcher at Avvale and coordinator of the AURORA Project, and Charalambos Georgiadis from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) for the ENIGMA EUProject. ?? When: February 26, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. ?? Where: Online. ?? Registration: https://lnkd.in/dH_ridX7 ?? To learn more about the ANCHISE Project (Horizon Europe): https://www.anchise.eu/

?? New Blog Post! ????? Few figures in the world of art are as enigmatic and controversial as Han van Meegeren. This Dutch artist and master forger is best known for his astonishingly convincing forgeries of works by Johannes Vermeer, a celebrated painter of the Dutch Golden Age. Van Meegeren’s story is a captivating mix of artistic genius, deception, and a dramatic courtroom confession that left the art world reeling. Discover the remarkable tale of Han van Meegeren, the path to his forgeries, and the lasting impact of his actions on the art world. Check out the full post here ?? https://lnkd.in/dxs2_zTA #ArtHistory #Forgery #HanVanMeegeren #AURORAProject #ArtWorld #Vermeer

That's something you cannot miss! We will be together with our friends and colleagues from ANCHISE Project (Horizon Europe) to explain how we plan to save #Europe's #CulturalHeritage. Join us!

We are proud to announce that the AURORA Project has been featured in the European Commission's latest report on cultural heritage protection! ?? Our team's dedication to developing innovative tools, such as chemical markings and AI-driven image analysis, is making a significant impact in combating the trafficking of cultural goods. Together, we're preserving our shared history and bringing perpetrators to justice. https://lnkd.in/dRAdJQDP #CulturalHeritage #Innovation #AURORAProject #EUResearch

???? ZOOMING IN: Chemical Marker Compounds Testing in #Florence ?? Ahead of the first AURORA Project webinar, taking place on January 29 (15:30–17:00 CET), we’d like to highlight a recent study visit to Florence (Italy). ?? Last month, Azra Becevic Sarenkapa, conservator and museum adviser from the #NationalMuseumOfBosniaAndHerzegovina, visited AURORA partner organisation CSGI as a BMN representative. -- ?? The primary aim of the study visit was to investigate the properties and potential applications of chemical markers on various substrates found in museum collections. ?? The team tested a range of binders, substrates, and inks in real-world museum contexts, with particular focus on the interaction between chemical markers and protective coatings, as well as the performance of UV-visible markers. -- ?? Be?evi? ?arenkapa shared her thoughts on the experience: "It was a great pleasure to test samples in various real-life use cases and see the results firsthand. We tested different options with wood and experimented with marking textiles, basketry, and other types of objects. I believe it was very valuable for both parties involved to learn from each other and exchange knowledge and expertise in this way." -- ???? If you're interested in learning more about the study visits and advances in anti-counterfeiting technologies, be sure to follow the links in the comments! ???? . . . #AURORAProject #EUHorizon #Conservation #Museums #ChemicalMarkers #MaterialsScience #DigitalTechnology #IllicitTraffickingOfCulturalProperty #SafeguardingCulturalHeritage #CulturalHeritage

?? AURORA's First Webinar Shines Light on Anti-Counterfeiting Innovations! On January 29, 2025, we embarked on a groundbreaking journey into Photoluminescent Nanomaterials to combat illicit art trafficking. Our experts illuminated cutting-edge strategies to safeguard cultural treasures. A massive thank you to all attendees for making this event a stellar success! Missed out? Stay tuned for upcoming events and insights. https://lnkd.in/dc3kEQfY #AURORAProject #CulturalHeritage #Innovation #AntiCounterfeiting #Nanotechnology