22–24 October 2026 | Sassari, Italy
The EU-funded ChemiNova project was represented at the 24th edition of Lo Stato dell’Arte, the annual congress organised by the Italian Group of the International Institute for Conservation (IGIIC). The event took place from 22 to 24 October 2026 at EX-MA in Sassari, Sardegna.
The congress brought together researchers, conservators, restorers and cultural heritage professionals from across Italy to exchange experiences and discuss current methodologies and challenges in cultural heritage conservation and restoration.
Its programme addressed several key areas, including archaeological conservation, diagnostic research, applied studies, preventive conservation, and ethical and environmental sustainability.
Presenting innovative diagnostic and monitoring tools
ChemiNova was represented through a scientific poster entitled:
“Il progetto ChemiNova: strumenti innovativi di diagnosi e monitoraggio non distruttivo per proteggere i beni culturali a rischio”
(The ChemiNova Project: Innovative Tools for Non-Destructive Diagnosis and Monitoring to Protect Cultural Heritage at Risk).
The contribution focused on the project’s work in developing innovative diagnostic and monitoring approaches to support the protection of cultural heritage assets at risk.
By integrating non-destructive diagnostic techniques and digital technologies, ChemiNova aims to improve the inspection, documentation and condition assessment of cultural heritage, providing valuable information to support conservation decisions.
These approaches contribute to the development of more informed and effective strategies for identifying material deterioration, monitoring changes and addressing potential threats to cultural heritage.
Contributing to the conservation research community
The poster was authored by:
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Bartolomeo Megna
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Franco Palla
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Maurizio Vitella
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Giovanni Travagliato
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Fernanda Prestileo
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Alessandra Bonazza
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Alessandro Sardella
The congress provided a valuable opportunity to share the project’s research with the wider conservation community and contribute to interdisciplinary discussions on the application of innovative technologies in cultural heritage protection.
ChemiNova’s participation reflects its commitment to advancing scientific research and developing practical approaches to support the conservation and resilience of Europe’s cultural heritage.
About the event
Lo Stato dell’Arte 24 – XXIV Congresso Nazionale IGIIC
22–24 October 2026
EX-MA, Sassari, Sardinia, Italy
Organised by the Italian Group of the International Institute for Conservation (IGIIC).