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Let’s talk about illicit antiquities and private collectors
On February 24 of 2014, Initiative for Heritage Conservancy in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antique Shops and Private Archaeological Collections conducted a one-day conference regarding the work of the Ephorate and the protection of Greece’s cultural heritage. Moreover, the symposium was held in memory of the late previous director of the Ephorate, Dimitris Kazianis.
Brides: Tradition and Fashion in Greece
Looking for wedding dresses is not just an activity that only future brides can enjoy, at least not since the magnificent bridal exhibition has come to the Benaki Museum! This exhibition presents a large collection of wedding clothing from the 19th to the dawn of the 21st century and is organized by the Peloponnesian Folklore
Gegenwartskunst in Deutschland
Recently I took a trip to the Northern German city of Düsseldorf to visit a friend who is studying painting at the world renowned Kunstakademie. While there, not only was I able to see the student exhibitions at their annual Rundgang, but I was also exposed to a whole new way of experiencing contemporary art (or gegenwartskunst) at several
The Ship , the Treasures, & the Mechanism: The Antikythera Shipwreck Exhibition
Recently, I attended the Antikythera Shipwreck exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. The exhibition is set up in such a way as to see the ceramic pots, bronze/marble sculpture, glassware, and gold jewelry represented in the context with which they were found. The walls of the gallery were painted a deep blue with
NARNIA: the Magical Land of Archaeological Science
NARNIA, or the mouthful New Archaeological Research Network for Integrating Approaches to ancient material studies, is a research project funded by the EU through the Marie Curie Initial Training Networks. The project’s lengthy title, abbreviated into a snappy acronym reminiscent of fantastic tales and adventures defines its purpose well: to build an interdisciplinary network between participating
Milan: far more than just great shopping
Milan is the second largest city in Italy and the fifth largest city in the European Union. As a part of the Blue Banana (or European Backbone), it is considered to be one of the most populous, affluent, and industrial urban areas in the world. Known as one of the top fashion and design capitals