Aurora project: Working on the compound of the chemical marker to prevent illicit trafficking of cultural property
Azra Becevic Sarenkapa, conservator and museum adviser from the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and representative of the Balkan Museum Network has visited AURORA partner organisation CSGI in Florence (Italy). The primary focus of the study visit was to explore the properties and potential applications of chemical markers on
AURORA presented at CERIS Workshop – Innovation against trafficking of cultural goods
On 5 December 2024, the AURORA project was presented at the CERIS Workshop on Innovation Against Trafficking of Cultural Goods, held at the BAO Center in Brussels, Belgium. This thematic workshop, organized by the Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS), focused on presenting and discussing European research
Protecting Cultural Heritage: Insights from the AURORA EU Project Panel
On April 18, 2024, the “Meet, See, Do” Conference in Tivat, Montenegro, hosted a panel titled “On Measures to Prevent Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property – AURORA EU project.” The panel featured four distinguished speakers, each shedding light on crucial aspects of safeguarding cultural heritage, Dr. Lujza Varga, Nataliya Chukhray,
Bibliography for AURORA project
For the research purposes of the International „AURORA“ project, the „Balkan Museum Network“ created a detailed Bibliography of works on the topics that the project deals with: anti-counterfeiting artworks, deep learning about artworks through chemical analysis and spectroscopy, and prevention of theft of artworks/museum artifacts. Aida Šarac Berbić has conducted
The fight against smuggling of cultural goods in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Artifacts are constantly threatened by so many different actions, most notably looting, smuggling, and illicit trade. One of the major consequences of these illegal activities is the dissociation, meaning the loss of information associated with an object, such as origin, identification and location, without which the object loses its significance.
Understanding Museum Object Theft: A Survey for BMN Members
Understanding museum object theft is essential for safeguarding cultural heritage, protecting financial assets, enhancing security measures, complying with legal and ethical standards, raising public awareness, fostering international collaboration, and guiding technological advancements and policy development. This survey aims to contribute to these important goals by gathering valuable insights from museum
