Exponatec

28/07/2023

The international trade fair for museums, conservation and cultural heritage, EXPONATEC COLOGNE, is going into hiatus this year.

The decision to not carry out the trade fair in 2023 was made against the background of difficult economic basic conditions and too little potential, especially in the segment of museums and cultural institutions. The overall situation is currently causing uncertainty in the exhibition and restoration fields with regard to investments and innovations.

EXPONATEC COLOGNE was planned for 16 to 18.11.2023 in Cologne. The suspension of the trade fair this year enables a new positioning and conceptualisation of this event.

The facilities of Koelnmesse of course remain at the disposal of institutional partners who have already planned congresses and symposia for November.

EXPONATEC COLOGNE is a trade event that combines an exhibition, advanced training, and a technical event programme. It has taken place every two years in Cologne since 2004, most recently in 2021, when it provided 80 committed exhibitors a stage despite the uncertainties of a global pandemic.

Koelnmesse – Global Inspiration for Living, Contract and Public Spaces

Koelnmesse is the world’s top trade fair organiser for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces.
At the trade fair hub of Cologne, in addition to imm cologne and interzum, other trade fair formats such as LivingKitchen, ORGATEC, spoga+gafa, FSB and aquanale are among the internationally renowned and established industry meeting places. These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries' supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as public space, sports and leisure facilities and also sauna, pool and ambiente.

In addition to the events in Cologne, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio in key growth markets around the globe.

Read the full press release in English and German at https://www.exponatec.de/pressemitteilungen/

06/05/2022

EXPONATEC COLOGNE will take place from 16 to 18 November 2023 with an exceptional exhibition and event programme. It links the classic core segments of the museum, conservation, restoration and cultural heritage with future-oriented trends like virtual reality, 3D staging and new digital developments in the fields of restoration and scenography.

Image: the stand of Tactile Studio at EXPONATEC 2021. The design agency aims to promote access to arts and culture for everyone. The company specialises in designing educational solutions enhanced by sensory experiences to touch, sound and smell.

14/04/2022

Each year, on 15 April, UNESCO's celebrations help reinforce the links between artistic creations and society, encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic expressions and highlight the contribution of artists to sustainable development.

It is also an occasion to shine a light on arts education in schools, as culture can pave the way for inclusive and equitable education.

On this occasion, we look back at the annual The Best in Heritage 2021 which awarded the National Museum of Wales, also known as the Amgueddfa Cymru. Their project Minecraft Your Museum, challenged kids to build their dream museum in Minecraft...

Enjoy their creations at

Diolch i bawb a gystadlodd yng nghystadleuaeth 'Minecraft Eich Amgueddfa', mae'r ymateb wedi bod yn anhygoel. Llongyfarchiadau ichi gyd ar eich gwaith caled,...

01/04/2022

News from our partner Nostra on the 2022

Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute have just announced the 7 most threatened monuments and heritage sites in Europe for2022.

The 7 most endangered heritage sites in Europe for 2022 are:
- The Zogu Bridge, Albania
- The Couvent des Récollets, Belgium
- Garden-city La Butte Rouge, France
- Stolberg City Centre, Germany
- Neptune Baths, Romania
- The Orleans-Borbón Palace, Spain
- The Crèvecoeur Fortress, The Netherlands

The programme is run by Europa Nostra and EIB Institute with the support of Europe Creative.

Learn more at

Press releases All sites – English │ Zogu Bridge – Albanian │ Récollets Convent – Dutch & French │ La Butte Rouge – French │ Stolberg – German…

18/03/2022

Important news to share: Europa Nostra and Global Heritage Fund launch joint crowdfunding campaign to support the defenders of Ukraine’s endangered heritage.

“Today, the rich and diverse heritage in Ukraine is THE most endangered heritage in the whole of Europe. We therefore need to stand in solidarity with heritage defenders in Ukraine. We call upon every organisation and individual from across the globe, who care for culture, heritage and history, to contribute to our crowdfunding initiative, jointly launched by Europa Nostra and Global Heritage Fund. Together we can make a difference.” Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, Secretary General of Europa Nostra

Learn more how at https://www.europanostra.org/europa-nostra-and-global-heritage-fund-launch-joint-crowdfunding-campaign-to-support-the-defenders-of-ukraines-endangered-heritage/

15/03/2022

News from Cologne: the restoration of "Crucifixion of Peter" by the Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) has been completed after almost 2,5 years. During this process, the work remained in the Sankt Peter Köln // Kirche der Jesuiten in Cologne.

Read more about this project at

Nach rund zweieinhalb Jahren ist die Restaurierung des Ölgemäldes „Kreuzigung Petri“ des bedeutenden Barockmalers Rubens abgeschlossen.

13/03/2022

The digital transformation has become an everyday occurrence in museums, not least due to the Corona pandemic, and as in all other areas, it is impossible to imagine life without it. RESTAURO magazine spoke about this with Dr. Wolfgang Muchitsch, President of the Museumsbund Österreich and Scientific Director of the Universalmuseum Joanneum in Graz.

10/03/2022

A look back at EXPONATEC COLOGNE 2021... the stand of Deffner & Johann always looks stunning, don’t you agree?

In its 140-year history, Deffner & Johann has made a name for itself as a specialist wholesaler for restoration, monument care and art handling for the preservation of art and cultural assets. Today, the company is run by the fifth generation of the family. Deffner & Johann has been repeatedly awarded over the years for its significant role as a specialist wholesaler for cultural heritage and conservation.

The next edition of EXPONATEC will take place from 16 - 18 November, 2023. Learn more at https://www.exponatec.com/.

21/02/2022

International news to share: the Belgian Musée L - Musée universitaire de Louvain will soon open an exhibition that takes visitors into the world of restoration: Forms of Salvation (Formes du salut / 25 February - 05 June 2022).

Some of the sculptures donated by the Abbey of Val Duchesse will be exhibited to highlight the impressive conservation and restoration work carried out by Royal Institute of Artistic Heritage (KIK-IRPA) with the support of the Baillet Latour Fund.

17/02/2022

Time to look back at EXPONATEC COLOGNE 2021! At our latest edition, visitors could learn more about multispectral imaging and 3D scanning with Phase One. The company offers efficient, high quality imaging solutions for cultural institutions, agencies and researchers.

The next EXPONATEC edition will take place from 16 to 18 November 2023. As a combination of trade fair and congress, our event provides exhibitors and visitors valuable impulses for exhibiting, restoration and cultural heritage.

08/02/2022

Final call to discover the secret techniques of masters such as Martini, Cranach, Rubens, Rembrandt, Friedrich, Manet and Monet...

Whether from the late Middle Ages, Baroque, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism and Symbolism: over the past 20 years, art technologists of the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud have been examining paintings by prominent painters of all periods.

Using X-rays, infrared and stereo microscopes, the experts not only gazed at the paintings top layers, but also looked behind the varnish, - whether on paper, canvas, wood, metal or even stone. The research results brought to light in this way are spectacular and are presented for the first time across epochs in the exhibition "Revealed!".

This unique glimpse behind the scenes of art will show 700 years of painting techniques in a new way and, thanks to the innovative forms of presentation, will enthuse a wide audience.

Open until February 13th, 2022. Learn more at https://www.wallraf.museum/ausstellungen/aktuell/2021-10-08-entdeckt/

04/02/2022

Sharing a wonderful story on how a Getty conservation intern spearheaded the restoration of 'Diana and Her Nymphs on the Hunt', recently on display in the exhibition "Rubens: Picturing Antiquity" at the Getty.

EXPONATEC wishes you a good weekend!

https://www.getty.edu/news/bringing-a-goddess-back-to-life/