Laura Tapini - Managing Director & Founder, DIADRASIS

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Work Background

Buzludzha Project foundationMosaic Conservator & Trainer

Aug. 2020 - Dec. 2022BulgariaEmergency stabilization of mosaics at Buzludzha monument The 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 last generation 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".

ICCROMREORG Trainer

Dec. 2018 - Dec. 2018KuwaitTraining workshop for 20 museum professionals at the National Museum of Kuwait on the REORG methodology for ICCROM & UNESCO Office GCC & Yemen.

Fondazione ACRATrainer: Heritage Stone Conservation Course & Specialized Conservation in Masonry

Oct. 2016 - May. 2017ZanzibarDesign 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.

ICCROMREORG Trainer

Feb. 2016 - Apr. 2016Assam State Museum, Guhawati, India / Kerameikos Museum, Athens - GreeceREORG 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 communication http://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.

13 Mosaic StudioPartner, Mosaic Artist & Teacher

May. 2015 - Aug. 2022AthensMosaic artist & Teacher, utilizing my experience in classical art and materials technology in contemporary artistic expression via traditional techniques.

Initiative for Heritage Conservancy (IHC)Conservation Specialist

Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2013Eleusis, GreeceConservation Programmes Manager Conservation 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

MosaicartTeacher

Jan. 2011 - Jun. 2014Athens, GreeceTeaching traditional crafts techniques and materials tecnology for Mosaics as also the History and evolution of Mosaic Arts & Crafts.

DIADRASIS, Interdisciplinary research on Archaeological & Architectural ConservationManaging Director, Head Conservator

Oct. 2009Athens, GreeceCo-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 specializations. #Milestone projects: NON –FORMAL EDUCATION: o 2023 "Looking Ahead: The Next 50 Years of Protecting Natural and Cultural Heritage" UNESCO Young Professional Forum, 45th Session of the WHC Meeting, Saudi Arabia o 2019 "Together for Heritage" European Young Heritage Professionals Forum, UNESCO & EU, Zadar, Croatia o 2018 “Protecting Heritage in an Ever-changing World”, UNESCO Young Professional Forum, 42nd Session of the WHC Meeting, with BACA, & UNESCO, Bahrain 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, Greece o 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 2022-23 "SymvadiZoume, cooperation of citizens and professionals for the protection of monuments from climate change." o 2015 «VIADUCT Viaduct, a communication tool for scientific analysis in heritage», grant Latsis foundation o 2014 «Whispers of a common past», research Greece-Turkey for intangible heritage, grant TANDEM PUBLIC AWARENESS: o 2021 "Digital curator for a day", Nikos Kazantzakis Museum, Crete, Greece o 2021 "Votsalaki - votsalaki", Kastellorizo & Nisyros, Greece o 2018 & 2019 «Συντηρη... τι;» Treasure hunt in Athens, in collaboration with ICOM - EYCH2018 o 2017-2018 «Μy entire world in a suitcase», educational program for adults, Exile Museum, Athens, Greece

studio architettonico Antonio Giammarusti; DGCS;DGAMConservator

Mar. 2008 - Apr. 2009Damascus, Syria“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-WunderkammerConservator

May. 2006 - Jun. 2006Ancient Ebla, SyriaProject 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.