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PAX – Patios de la Axerquía. A green and social laboratory in the city

9 January 2023

Discover a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to heritage preservation and urban renewal in the city of Cordoba. This analysis sheds light on strategies to revitalize the historic city centre while safeguarding its cultural legacy. Through a documentation of the challenges faced by Cordoba’s Axerquía district, the study highlights the need to balance heritage conservation with sustainable community development. PAX’s solution involves the rehabilitation of traditional patio houses, creating a harmonious blend of social innovation and environmental sustainability. By fostering cooperative groups and promoting a non-speculative model of housing, PAX

Rzeszow Cellars: Innovative digital tools to reveal hidden heritage in cellars

9 January 2023

This resource provides a comprehensive overview of the Rzeszow Cellars project in Poland, focusing on its significance in promoting cultural heritage and enhancing the city’s appeal. The project aimed to revitalise the historic underground cellars of Rzeszow and transform them into an interactive cultural institution. Through extensive modernisation and retrofitting, the cellars were equipped with innovative digital tools to create engaging exhibitions that showcase the city’s rich history in a new and immersive way. This resource highlights the successful implementation of the project, which has attracted over 220,000 visitors in

The Susceptibility to Salt Fog Degradation of Stone Cladding Materials: A Laboratory Case Study on Two Limestones from Portugal

7 January 2023

The article investigates the susceptibility of two Portuguese limestones, Moleanos (MO) and Semi-Rijo (SR), to salt fog degradation for enhancing stone selection methods in sustainable stone facades. Salt weathering is a significant factor in the deterioration of stonework, facades, and masonry. The study focused on analysing salt fog decay cycles to improve stone-cladding dimensioning practices. Results indicated that salt fog exposure caused weight loss, increased porosity, and mechanical decay in both limestones. Flexural strength notably decreased in MO and SR after exposure to salt fog. Microscopic analysis revealed that salt

Policy Brief: Towards community-focused cultural heritage institutions in the digital realm

3 January 2023

This is a set of policy recommendations designed to assist cultural heritage institutions (CHIs) in fulfilling their public mission in the digital realm. Its goal is to further the democratic and community-focused digital transformation of CHIs, and to support access to, and the reusability of, digital cultural heritage. The brief was authored by inDICEs, a Horizon 2020 research project that aims to empower decision-makers in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) to understand the social, economic and environmental impact of digitisation in their sectors and to address the need for

Cultura e Desenvolvimento Local: Maximizar o Impacto

1 January 2023

“Culture and local development: maximising the impact: A guide for local governments, communities and museums” discusses the crucial role of museums in local economic development and their impact on communities. It highlights the importance of museums in promoting social and economic benefits, emphasising their potential to contribute to local development strategies. The Museu de Lisboa was involved in the creation of the original version of the document, which serves as a guide for museums and authorities to redefine strategies and enhance collaboration. Frst published by OCDE and here translated to

Manual para um Recrutamento Inclusivo

1 January 2023

This Performart publication is a working tool that presents in a very clear way the factors that lead to under-representation, discrimination or exclusion, and acts as a multi-step guide, from the creation of the recruitment advert, through the application and interview processes and the working environment. The document emphasises the critical need for promoting diversity and inclusion within the cultural sector, specifically focusing on the theatre industry. It underscores the importance of addressing discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, and disability to ensure equal opportunities for individuals from

10+1 | Acesso, participação e democracia cultural: visões e experiências

1 January 2023

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, Acesso Cultura interviewed ten cultural organisations and colleagues with whom it has collaborated in different ways and compiled them in this publication. Their work provides food for thought on access, participation and cultural democracy in Portugal. To these 10 interviews, Acesso Cultura added one conversation with Ben Evans, Director of Arts and Disability at the British Council, who brings us an international context for this reflection – and, above all, for action. This document highlights the efforts of Acesso Cultura in promoting clear

Heritage and Development

1 January 2023

This book is an effect of the 6th Heritage Forum of Central Europe, which took place in 2021. The conference discussed the mutual relationship between cultural heritage and the broad topic of advancement. Participants also brought up the topic of climate change’s effects on monuments and the problem of over-exploitation of heritage due to tourism growth. Special attention is brought to the essays of Melinda Harlov-Csortán, Aleksander Zlatanov, joint paper of Vladan Djokić, Milic P. Milojević, Aleksandra D. Ɖorđević, Aleksandra Milanović, Mladen Pešić, and also essays of Paolo Del Bianco

DE-BIAS – Detecting and cur(at)ing harmful language in cultural heritage collections

1 January 2023

Cultural heritage institutions in Europe and beyond have been undertaking work to describe and catalogue the historical objects in their collections for decades. However, once created, catalogue data are rarely updated to reflect changes in language and society. As a result, many object and collection descriptions that once fit into popular social narratives now convey outdated views that not only ignore and therefore alienate a wide range of people, but in some cases use language that is offensive, inappropriate or even harmful. The DE-BIAS project aims to promote a more

All Areas Access: A survey with D/deaf audience

1 January 2023

Three partners of the European project All Areas Access – Ausgang (IT), Acesso Cultura (PT) and Beit Company (BE) – carried out a survey among D/deaf people who attend concerts, either frequently or rarely. The survey aimed at understanding how they experience these events, what types of services would be useful to improve access for them and suggestions for future implementations and improvements. The majority of respondents were from Italy, with a significant portion from Portugal. Most respondents were in the 26-40 age group, and social media and specific channels

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PAX – Patios de la Axerquía. A green and social laboratory in the city

Rzeszow Cellars: Innovative digital tools to reveal hidden heritage in cellars

The Susceptibility to Salt Fog Degradation of Stone Cladding Materials: A Laboratory Case Study on Two Limestones from Portugal

Policy Brief: Towards community-focused cultural heritage institutions in the digital realm

Cultura e Desenvolvimento Local: Maximizar o Impacto

Manual para um Recrutamento Inclusivo

10+1 | Acesso, participação e democracia cultural: visões e experiências

Heritage and Development

DE-BIAS – Detecting and cur(at)ing harmful language in cultural heritage collections

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