Maintenance of a Musgum hut, Mouris February 2005 ©Psf
Psf mission at Mouris
February 2005 ©Psf
Events
Evening launch party for the publication « Patrimoine des Balkans », 9th November 2005.
On the evening of 9th November 2005, the Albanian Embassy hosted a launch party for the friends and partners of Patrimoine sans frontières to celebrate the publication of a book on cultural heritage of the Balkans entitled “Patrimoine des Balkans, Voskopojë sans frontières 2004”, co-published by Art Somogy and Patrimoine sans frontières as part of the European Commission’s “Culture 2000” programme « Voskopojë sans frontières » of 2004/2005.
This collective work, produced under the direction of Maximilien Durand is part of the on going work and research taking place in Voskopojë. Thanks to the involvement of numerous international experts, the book offers a detailed summary of the work and research undertaken so far on the site and an overall presentation and reflection on the specialist subjects of Byzantine Art and post Byzantine and Islamic Art in the Balkans.
Many representatives from prestigious partnership institutions were present at this event, including Laurence de Richemont, of the European Commission in Paris, Tatiana Gjonaj, the Albanian Ambassador at UNESCO, Ferit Hoxha, the Albanian Ambassador of France, Geneviève Gallot, director of the “Institut national du patrimoine” (National Heritage Institute), Béatrice de Durfort, president of Patrimoine sans frontières, awell as representatives of the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, members of the “Assemblée nationale”, members of the royal court of Albania and representatives from the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro.
Psf would again like to sincerely thank all those who supported and participated in the success of this project.
Download the press release (in French only) , pdf, 900 ko
Salon du Patrimoine Culturel (Cultural Heritage Fair)
You own a piece of art, an antique object and would to have it restored or simply get some expert advice... You want to find out more about the professions of arts, crafts and other skills of excellence and meet the people who work in these fields.... You’re looking for work experience training, You’re interested in the questions and debates relating to cultural heritage in general. You wish to introduce your children to art and craft skills, the art world and its professions
Come and visit the 200 exhibitors at the “Salon du Patrimoine Culturel” (Cultural Heritage Fair) from 3rd to 6th November 2005, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.
Restorers – Arts and craftsmen – Small specialised businesses – Cultural Institutions – Public authorities & professional bodies - Associations - Publications – Schools and training courses... will welcome the public every day from 10.00 to 19.00.
This year, for the 11th edition of the “salon”, the main theme is «Cultural Heritage and music». Concert halls, operas and cultural heritage sites will run events dedicated to music, and, publishers, antique dealers, cultural foundations and associations... amongst other exhibitors will be present at this “Salon du patrimoine”.
The fair will also host conferences and discussions groups, workshops and prize giving ceremonies throughout its 4 day period.
Practical information: “Salon du Patrimoine Culturel ”3rd to 6th November 2005
Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Every day 10.00 to 19.00 (Sunday closure at 18.00)
Information: 01 49 53 27 00
To find out more: www.patrimoineculturel.com
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2005
Patrimoine sans frontières would like to thank all those who visited their stand at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris during the 22nd edition of the “Journées Européennes du Patrimoine” (European Heritage Fair) which, for another year running, was a huge success, welcoming more than 12 million visitors throughout France.
The next event will be from 7th to 10th October 2005 at the “Forum européen Conservare à Courtrai”, in Belgium
Click here to visit the Conservare 2005 website
Radio France International programme: "Patrimoine" 17th September 2005
Béatrice de Durfort, president of Patrimoine sans frontières was invited to Radio France by Michel Schulman
Ecoutez l’émission. (in French only)
In Media Player format , 3 Mo
In Real Player format , 3 Mo
Albania, "Voskopojë sans frontières
Voskopojë, 16th July to 6th August 2005: Following the success of the field workshop of summer 2004, the international project for the restoration of mural paintings of the Church of Saint-Athanase in Voskopojë was rerun this summer (from 16th July to 6th August 2005). This summer 2005 field workshop was organised as part of the European Commission’s “Culture 2000” programme with, as project leader, the “Institut National du Patrimoine – INP (National Heritage Institute).
Patrimoine sans frontières also coordinated the other elements of the programme: archaeological digs, climatological and architectural research, emergency consolidation methods.
Lille, 1st to 16th April 2005 – Arras: 25th April to 4th May 2005: In partnership with Psf, a photographic exhibition, « Instantanés d’Albanie, un autre regard sur les Balkans » (Images of Albania, a different portrait of the Balkans) was set up by the students of the “IUP Patrimoine et Tourisme” (IUP of Heritage and Tourism) of Arras, the “ETAP Association” (Student Association of Heritage and Tourism). This exhibition notably included photographs of Voskopojë by the photographer Franck Vogel.
Paris, 9th February 2005: A photographic exhibition of the Voskopojë restoration field workshop was presented in the Colbert Gallery at the launch event for the new offices for the “Institut National du Patrimoine” – INP (National Heritage Institute) and the “Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art - INHA” (National Institute of Art History), in the presence of representatives from the French Ministry of Culture and Communication and the French Ministry of National Education.
Saint-Denis, 18th & 19th September 2004: During the “Journées Européennes du Patrimoine” (European Heritage Fair), an exhibition was also set up in the offices of the “lnstitut National du Patrimoine INP” (National Heritage Institute) presenting the work of the restoration field workshop in Voskopojë.
To find out more:
Programme in progress, Albanie 2001-2010
Who are we? Annual report 2004
Belarus, Chernobyl - work undertaken in the contaminated region
In 2005, within the framework of the international programme CORE (Co-operation for Rehabilitation), three projects were launched by Patrimoine sans frontiers : "Villages perdus" (“Vanished villages”): a project designed to preserve and share the memory of the Chernobyl disaster with the local Belarus population,
“Dis-moi, nuage” ("Tell me a story, Mr Cloud"): a project for school children from 7 to 14 years, to help them express their thoughts and feelings about the Chernobyl accident, creating stories and “giving words and images to the invisible”
"Jardins et cuisines " (“Gardens and kitchens”): ecological workshops for children.
In 2004, as a prelude to the above-mentioned projects, a variety of preparatory missions were also undertaken by Psf in Belarus:
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3 familiarisation trips/missions to the contaminated regions
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setting up of 5 work groups in 4 districts of the contaminated areas and a first collect of information on the subject
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selection of a first group of schools to run the creative, story making workshops with the children
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organisation of a photographic workshop based on the “villages perdus” (“vanished villages”) for the work groups of Braguine,
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production of a film on the “villages perdus” (“vanished villages”) by Fiona Meadows and Frédéric Nantois and based on a text extract from the book "La supplication, Tchernobyl, chronique du monde après l’apocalypse" by Svetlana Alexievitch
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organisation of an evening event including a concert by cellist Jérôme Pernoo and pianist Jérôme Ducros and the projection of the film based on the text of Svetlana Alexievitch.
To find out more: :
Programme in progress, Belarus 2002-2006
Who are we? Rapport annuel 2004
Cameroon, Musgum huts
In October 2005, at the “Fondation pour l’Architecture” (“Architecture Foundation”) in Brussels and then in November 2005 in Maroua, Cameroon, a travelling exhibition was presented on Musgum culture and architecture.
In 2006, the exhibition will travel to other European and African cities.
En savoir plus :
Programmes in progress , Cameroun 1996-2007
Who are we? Rapport annuel 2004
Libanon, Tripoli
In 2005, Patrimoine sans frontières committed itself to the preservation of the “International Tripoli Fair” building, a relatively modern cultural heritage site, built between 1968 and1974 by the architect Oscar Niemeyer and today severely threatened by disrepair and the emergence of nearby large scale property development projects.
To find more:
Alerts & appeals
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September 2005
Patrimoine sans frontières joins forces with 22nd edition of “Journées Européennes du Patrimoine”
For the 22nd edition of the “Journées Européennes du Patrimoine” (“European Heritage Fair”) organised by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication on 17th & 18th September 2005, more than 2 600 exhibitions and events were proposed in 1 465 sites and monuments across France. This year, the main theme of this European Heritage Fair was « J’aime mon patrimoine » (“I love my cultural heritage”), providing two days for the public to show their affection and support for their cultural heritiage…
Our association, Patrimoine sans frontières participated in this major cultural event, presenting its work and activities in the future “Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine” at the Palais de Chaillot, which was open to the public for the occasion.
Patrimoine sans frontières also participated in the radio programme « Patrimoines » of RFI (Radio France International), animated by Michel Schulman and broadcast on Saturday 17th September 2005.
Future “Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine”
Palais de Chaillot
1, place du Trocadéro, aile Paris
75016 Paris
Metro Trocadéro
Saturday and Sunday from10.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00
Download the press release , pdf (in French only), 300 ko
September 2005
The book “Patrimoine des Balkans”, on sale in bookshops in France from 9th November 2005
In 2001, Patrimoine sans frontières committed itself to a cultural heritage conservation project for an exceptional but relatively unknown location in Albania, the town of Voskopojë. This project, entitled « Voskopojë sans frontières », brought together numerous French, German, Greek and Albanian specialists and experts in a place that was, in the 18th and 19th centuries, known as one of the most cultural and prosperous cities of the Balkans of this time.
In 2004, within the framework of the European Commission’s “Culture 2000” programme, an international field workshop was set up for the conservation and restoration of, notably, the Church of Saint-Athanase and was run under the scientific management of the “Institut national du patrimoine” (National Heritage Institute), in collaboration with the “Institut des Monuments de Culture d’Albanie” (Albanian Institute of Cultural Monuments). A variety of other projects were also organised in Voskopojë, including archaeological digs, photogrammetric studies, research studies in architecture, art history, iconography, climatology...
Situated on the main route between Venice, Dürres and Constantinople, Voskopojë was, in the past, home to an Academy, a printing press and numerous churches. A Christian enclave in the heart of the Ottoman empire, Voskopojë attracted the best artists of the time, such as David Selenica and the brothers Constantin and Athanase Zografi, who learned the techniques for painting church mural frescoes at Mont Athos.
Voskopojë has since been relatively forgotten and this neglect has unfortunately given rise to a series of conservation problems which today are threatening the survival of this precious site and its cultural heritage notably: a monastery and five churches offering exceptional interior and exterior post-byzantine decorative painting.
The recently published work “Patrimoine des Balkans. Voskopojë sans frontières 2004” presents a summary of the first conservation work completed on the sites so far. This first volume is made up of contributions from specialists and experts who went to the site to directly witness the diversity of the work taking place and to understand the importance and significance of the project for the cultural heritage of Voskopojë as a whole.
Indeed "Voskopojë sans frontières" is not an isolated project but part of an overall vision, reflection and study of post-byzantine art in the Balkans in general. Post-byzantine art, a direct descendant of Byzantine art, in fact developed and flourished at the same period as Islamic art in the regions bordering the East and West. This is why, this first volume of “Patrimoine des Balkans. Voskopojë sans frontières 2004”, aims to present how, despite its specificities, the artistic and creative expression of the Balkans are part of an overall rich and diverse tradition.
Contributions : Français : Aline Berelowitsch (restorer), Béatrice de Durfort (president of Psf), Guillaume de Monfreid (architect), Jannic Durand (head curator of the Louvre), Maximilien Durand (art historian, INP), Geneviève Gallot (director of INP), Franziska Hourrière (restorer), Delphine Mercier (art historian), Catherine Vernochet (restorer), Saïd Zulficar (Psf) Albanais : Miltiadh Bibo (restorer), Elio Hobdari (architect), Gëzim Hoxha (archaeologist), Kliti Kallamata (director of IMK Korça), Ajet Nallbani (director of MK Berat), Daniel Rrumbullaku (restorer) ; Italien : Simona Sajeva (engineer) ; Allemand : Karin Kirchhainer (art historian)
“Patrimoine des Balkans. Voskopojë sans frontières 2004” - Editions d’art Somogy/ Patrimoine sans frontières – A collective work under the direction of Maximilien Durand – Paperback edition, 23*28 cm, 192 p., 80 illustrations, bibliography, 2005 - On sale in bookshops in France for : 35 euros - ISBN: 2-85056-927-5.
Download the press release, pdf (in French only), 340 ko
September 2004
On 30th September 2004, in Paris, an evening event was organised at the Sorbonne University to raise funds for the project "Tchernobyl et les villages perdus" (Chernobyl and the vanished villages). The programme of the evening included the projection of a film « Les Villages perdus » (The vanished villages) based on text by the writer Svetlana Alexievitch who “creates words and images from the invisible». A concert was also given by the cellist Jérôme Pernoo and the pianist Jérôme Ducros.
Download the press release, pdf (in French only), 80 ko
January 2004
Press release for the launch of the book “La Case obus : histoire et reconstitution”, by Christian Seignobos, Fabien Jamin (co-published by Patrimoine sans frontières and Editions Parenthèses, January 2004).
Download the press release , pdf (in French only), 188 Ko
August/September 2005. "Pour un nouveau Liban". The review Techniques & Architecture dedicated an article to the campaign for the conservation of the International Tripoli Fair run by Patrimoine sans frontières and the “Association pour la Protection des Sites et Anciennes Demeures au Liban” (“Association for the protection of ancient sites and residences in Lebanon”).
Download the article , pdf (in French only) 630 Ko
3rd September 2005, an article by Martine Valo, illustrated with photos by Franck Vogel, was published in Le Monde on the restoration field workshop of summer 2005 that took place in Voskopojë, Albania.
Download the article (in French only)
1st October 2004, on the website "Babelmed", an article titled "Menaces sur le patrimoine de Tripoli au Liban" by Antonia Naim
Click here to visit the "Babelmed", website dedicated to Mediterranean culture, published the alert message from Patrimoine sans frontières.
20th August 2004, AFP alert message, "Appel de Patrimoine sans Frontières pour la préservation de Najaf” (Appeal for help by Psf for the preservation of the sacred heritage of Najaf, Irak)
Download the article , pdf (in French only) 16 Ko
5th June 2004, Le Figaro, article entitled "Béatrice de Durfort, énergie sans frontières" by Armelle Héliot. An interview with the president of Patrimoine sans frontières
Dowload the article , pdf (in French only) 1 Mo
2002, The Art Newspaper, article entitled « What’s Hot Now : Palestinian Art Treasures Victims Of War ». The newspaper publishes Patrimoine sans frontières condemnation of the destruction of the historical heritage of Palestine.
Download the article , pdf, 45 Ko
© 2002 The Art Newspaper
http://www.theartnewspaper.com/index.asp
July to September 2001, list of articles published on the exhibition "Les Maisons du Bonheur" (“The houses of happiness”)
Download the article , pdf (in French only) 40 Ko
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