Experience

DIADRASIS, Interdisciplinary research on Archaeological & Architectural Conservation

• Managing Director, Head Conservator

  • Oct 2009 - Present

  Co-founder and Managing Director coordinating international activities for heritage in the sectors of Non-Formal Education, Research, Public Awareness, Synergies, and Publications. Diadrasis is a non-profit organization for the protection of unrevealed Cultural Heritage, based on the idea of progressing and developing Conservation Science through the interaction of different cultures and specialization.NON –FORMAL EDUCATION:o 2019 "Together for Heritage" European Young Heritage Professionals Forum, UNESCO & EU, Zadar, Croatia o 2018 “Protecting Heritage in an Ever-changing World”, Young Professional Forum, 42nd Session of the WHC Meeting, with BACA, & UNESCO, Bahraino 2017 The Hassankeyf project: «Mosaic workshop for women», in collaboration with Peripatos, Hassankeyf, Turkey o 2015 & 2019 Viaduct seminar: Scientific analysis for conservation projects, Athens, Greece o 2013 Gatzea seminars I & II, «Dissemination strategies for Heritage» &«Stratigraphy analysis for buildings», Pelion, Greeceo 2012 «The Martos project, Workshop on Stone conservation and Urban regeneration», Andalusia, Spain o 2011 «The Romiri project, Workshop on stone conservation», Zakynthos, Greece RESEARCH:o 2019 "Mardin Pasji", local community & local heritage, Greece- Turkey, grant TANDEM o 2015 «VIADUCT Viaduct, a communication tool for scientific analysis in heritage», grant Latsis foundationo 2014 «Whispers of a common past», research Greece-Turkey for intangible heritage, grant TANDEMPUBLIC AWARENESS: o 2019 «Ιουλ… Είδα» Treasure hunt in Kea island, Cyclades trail cup eveno 2018 & 2019 «Συντηρη... τι;» Treasure hunt in Athens, in collaboration with ICOM - EYCH2018o 2017-2018 «Μy entire world in a suitcase», educational program for adults, Exile Museum, Athens, Greeceo 2017 «Tanagra express» educational program for elementary school childreno 2015 «Pithari –Exarchia», bottom-up research of landmarks



Buzludzha Project foundation

• Mosaic Conservator & Trainer

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Emergency stabilization of mosaics at Buzludzha monumentThe main aims of this project are:- Safeguard one of the largest modern mosaic collections in Europe for the next generation- Create a tested method and good practice with verifiable results for conservation of the lastgeneration mosaics – those from the 20th century- Enhance the capacity of qualified conservators for preserving modern mosaics- Build awareness of the importance of these mosaics.The project is coordinated by the Buzludzha Project Foundation under the supervision of ICOMOS Germany and with the participation, of the National Academy of Art in Sofia, Technical University of Munich, Bern University of the Arts and Diadrasis. The project is funded by the Getty Foundation grant "keeping it modern".



13 Mosaic Studio

• Partner, Mosaic Artist & Teacher

  • May 2015 - Aug 2022

  Mosaic artist & Teacher, utilizing my experience in classical art and materials technology in contemporary artistic expression via traditional techniques. Mosaic artist & Teacher, utilizing my experience in classical art and materials technology in contemporary artistic expression via traditional techniques.



ICCROM

• Italy
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• REORG Trainer

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

  Training workshop for 20 museum professionals at the National Museum of Kuwait on the REORG methodology for ICCROM & UNESCO Office GCC & Yemen. Training workshop for 20 museum professionals at the National Museum of Kuwait on the REORG methodology for ICCROM & UNESCO Office GCC & Yemen.



Fondazione ACRA

• Trainer: Heritage Stone Conservation Course & Specialized Conservation in Masonry

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Design and execution of “Heritage Stone Conservation Course” training in stone conservation ten local experts from the following institutes: the Stone Town Conservation and Development Authorities; the Stone Town Heritage Society; the Department of Antiquities and Museums and the Karume Institute.Design and execution of “Specialized Conservation training in Masonry” training in plaster conservation of 25 "fundis" (local craftsmen) while performing the actual plaster restoration of the Historical Hamamni Baths in Stone town. Both courses were part of the Built Heritage Job Creation programme, developed by ACRA and co-funded by the European Union.

• REORG Trainer

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  REORG Assam: Training workshop for 20 museum professionals on the REORG methodology developed by ICCROM for storage reorganization, organized by Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and ICCROM. In #REORG_ASSAM in India 2500 collection items (stone & metal sculptures, weapons, utensils, garments, coins, painting, inscriptions) of 4 storages were regrouped in 3 functional storages plus 1 deposit. Organization of parallel exhibition with storage items.Other duties: documentation and communicationhttp://www.iccrom.org/re-org-event-assam-state-museum-india/REORG Hellas: Training workshop for 20 museum professionals on the REORG methodology developed by ICCROM, organized by the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage and the Directorate of Conservation of Ancient and Modern Monuments, developed in the Archaeological museum of Kerameikos and the National Folk Art Museum.



Mosaicart

• Indonesia
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2014

  Teaching traditional crafts techniques and materials tecnology for Mosaics as also the History and evolution of Mosaic Arts & Crafts. Teaching traditional crafts techniques and materials tecnology for Mosaics as also the History and evolution of Mosaic Arts & Crafts.



Initiative for Heritage Conservancy (IHC)

• Conservation Specialist

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Conservation Programmes ManagerConservation specialist training experts in conservation and organizing programs for raising awareness on conservation needs for the wider public.Exhibition curator & Educational programmes for primary school kids: Climate Change & the Monuments www.climateandmonuments.com Conservation Programmes ManagerConservation specialist training experts in conservation and organizing programs for raising awareness on conservation needs for the wider public.Exhibition curator & Educational programmes for primary school kids: Climate Change & the Monuments www.climateandmonuments.com



studio architettonico Antonio Giammarusti; DGCS;DGAM

• Conservator

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  “Renovation and Reorganization of the National Museum of Damascus and Rehabilitation of the Citadel of Damascus”, collaboration in the following four projects: i. Implementation of an Exhibition for Mosaics in Citadel’s North Gallery, ii. Survey, record and inventory of Mosaics held in Damascus Citadel, iii. Implementation of a comprehensive Master Plan for the Museum renovation, iv. Implementation of a comprehensive Master Plan for Damascus Citadel conservation “Renovation and Reorganization of the National Museum of Damascus and Rehabilitation of the Citadel of Damascus”, collaboration in the following four projects: i. Implementation of an Exhibition for Mosaics in Citadel’s North Gallery, ii. Survey, record and inventory of Mosaics held in Damascus Citadel, iii. Implementation of a comprehensive Master Plan for the Museum renovation, iv. Implementation of a comprehensive Master Plan for Damascus Citadel conservation



GPR-Wunderkammer

• Conservator

  • May 2006 - Jun 2006

  Project of conservation, restoration, protection and valorisation of the archaeological site of ancient Ebla; Italian Archaeological Mission in Syria, University "La Sapienza".Field conservation of mudbrick walls, lime plasters and pavements. Project of conservation, restoration, protection and valorisation of the archaeological site of ancient Ebla; Italian Archaeological Mission in Syria, University "La Sapienza".Field conservation of mudbrick walls, lime plasters and pavements.



Triade srl, University of Ferrara, University “La Sapienza” of Rome

• Conservator and Head of the international workshops

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2006

  Pilot Worksite ‘Da ASELLINA a VERECUNDUS’: Conservation, restoration, research and experimentation campaign on materials, methodologies of intervention and protection of mural paintings and their architectural structures - via dell'Abbondanza, (Regio IX, Insulae 7-11). Field conservation of frescoes and stone walled structures. Pilot Worksite ‘Da ASELLINA a VERECUNDUS’: Conservation, restoration, research and experimentation campaign on materials, methodologies of intervention and protection of mural paintings and their architectural structures - via dell'Abbondanza, (Regio IX, Insulae 7-11). Field conservation of frescoes and stone walled structures.



P.R.P Restauro e mosaici d'arte

• Conservator and Documentalist

  • Jan 2003 - Mar 2005

  Conservation, Restoration, Photographic and graphic documentation of numerous projects in Museums, Archaeological Sites, Churches and private properties in Emilia Romagna.Field and laboratory conservation of Mosaics, Stones, Ceramics and Wall paintings. Conservation, Restoration, Photographic and graphic documentation of numerous projects in Museums, Archaeological Sites, Churches and private properties in Emilia Romagna.Field and laboratory conservation of Mosaics, Stones, Ceramics and Wall paintings.