Creation of an Interactive Online Book titled “The santorini of Santorini”

The project “The santorini of Santorini” was carried out by the Boutaris Foundation. Its aim was to digitally transform the Foundation’s print publication of the same title into a modern, open-access, and interactive cultural product. The project seeks to foster the creation and promotion of high-quality digital cultural content, with a particular focus on winemaking and viticulture.

The original print edition—now a collector’s item and no longer available—marked a significant milestone in the publishing history of Greek wine. Dedicated to Santorini wine and the natural and historical richness of the island’s viticulture, it was published in 1994 by the Boutaris Foundation under the direction of the distinguished oenologist Dr. Stavroula Kourakou-Dragona.

Recognizing the importance of digital transformation in culture and investing in innovative initiatives that enhance the digital dimension of wine, the Boutaris Foundation proceeded with the digitization of the publication. This initiative aimed to make the work openly accessible to the public, contributing to the Foundation’s vision of creating a “library-ark” that preserves the history and sustainability of Greek wine through technology and new media. In essence, it connects the cultural heritage of Greek wine with contemporary digital practices of storytelling and knowledge dissemination.

PostScriptum, as part of this collaboration, was responsible for drafting and submitting the proposal, as well as managing the funded project. Its role included coordination, monitoring the implementation—carried out by Polyptychon—and facilitating communication among all parties involved.

The project was funded under the Ministry of Culture’s programme “Creative Greece – Contemporary Culture Grants 2024”, within the framework of the “Digital Culture” call.

Development, organisation, digitisation, documentation, and promotion of the Alekos Fassianos archive

The “Alekos Fassianos” Museum, which opened in 2023, is a contemporary cultural space dedicated to the complete body of work of this important Greek artist, spanning from 1956 to the end of his life. Designed by Kyriakos Krokos in close collaboration with Fassianos himself, the building functions as a unified work of art, incorporating handcrafted details and the artist’s distinctive aesthetic. The permanent exhibition includes paintings, collages, objects, and archival material, highlighting themes drawn from Athens, everyday life, and Greek mythology. At the same time, the Museum implements a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, educational activities, and public events.

As part of the project “Development, organisation, digitisation, documentation, and promotion of the Alekos Fassianos archive,” PostScriptum undertook key actions for the management and promotion of the archival material. Specifically, it provides:

• Digitisation and documentation services, contributing to the recording, cataloguing, digitisation, and scholarly documentation of primary material.
• Digital archiving services, including the design and development of a digital preservation strategy and the provision of the MuseumPlus RIA system.
• Development of digital educational applications, aiming to enhance access to and dissemination of the Museum’s digital collection, as well as the implementation of a crowdsourcing initiative (Wikipedia).

By leveraging new technologies for the organisation, preservation, and promotion of cultural heritage, PostScriptum remains committed to its mission of accelerating the digital transformation of cultural organisations. This ensures that contemporary art remains open, accessible, and meaningfully connected to modern audiences.

The project is funded by the Ministry of Digital Governance, under the Partnership Agreement (ESPA).

Virtual Tour of the National Archaeological Museum

PostScriptum coordinated and implemented a meticulously crafted 360° virtual tour with 450 viewpoints across 36 selected halls of the National Archaeological Museum. The tour includes references to 91 exhibits, showcasing and providing open access to the country’s most significant museum. The project is a cultural sponsorship by PostScriptum to the National Archaeological Museum as part of the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities.

The representation of physical spaces was achieved through high-resolution photography using Matterport technology. This presentation format allows the digital visitor to navigate freely through the space via high-fidelity panoramas and interact with each of the selected exhibits, accessing rich information through both images and texts in Greek and English, evoking emotions and fostering associations.

The Archive of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival: An invaluable digital collection of 65 years – Development, organization, documentation, management, and promotion of digital content of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival (1955-2020)

The Athens Epidaurus Festival presents to the public a comprehensive picture of its historical journey, productions, and overall impact on the performing arts and Greek culture.

A focal point of the project is the documentation of the printed and audiovisual archive of the Festival by a ten-member scientific team from the University of Peloponnese according to international standards, compatible with the treasures of the National Documentation Center and Europeana. Over 500 performances, 1.500 documents, 45.000 images, 1.300 videos, and 1,500 entries in the categories of Organization/Format-Creators-Performers-Production-Coproduction are showcased digitally for the first time in the form of a “virtual museum” through the internationally recognized MuseumPlus platform, allowing visitors to explore in real-time the identity of each event and information about the artistic productions, publications, and collaborations that took place within them.

Moreover, by leveraging the capabilities of new technologies, a series of digital applications inspired by the historical and cultural journey of the Festival were developed. Virtual tours of its venues, interactive timelines, virtual exhibitions, and educational games offer multiple opportunities and various ways of interaction with the public, enhancing its outreach and connection with diverse audiences from Greece and abroad.

The implementation of the project on behalf of the Greek Festival S.A. was undertaken by ViLabs under the consulting guidance of PostScriptum.

The project “The Archive of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival: An invaluable digital collection of 65 years – Development, organization, documentation, management, and promotion of digital content of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival (1955-2020)” was implemented through the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship & Innovation” (EPAnEK) 2014-2020, co-funded by Greece and the European Union (European Regional Development Fund – ERDF).

Upgrade of the collection management system from MuseumPlus Classic to MuseumPlus Cloud

The Acropolis Museum has made a dynamic entry into the field of digital technologies, opening new channels of communication with both domestic and international audiences. As part of the project “Creation of the Acropolis Digital Museum,” a range of applications was developed to highlight the multifaceted nature of its exhibits and to offer enriched experiences within the Museum’s galleries.

Between 2014 and 2024, PostScriptum implemented and supported the MuseumPlus Classic collection management system at the Museum, establishing it as a key tool for the digital preservation and management of its collections. In total, 27,755 digital records, corresponding to 10,557 objects, were migrated to the system, including all items exhibited in the Museum’s galleries.

In 2025, PostScriptum undertook the upgrade from MuseumPlus Classic to MuseumPlus Cloud, alongside the full customisation of the new system in accordance with the organisation’s specific requirements. This process included the migration and restructuring of data, ensuring consistency, integrity, and interoperability across the system.

Today, MuseumPlus Cloud contains 33,590 objects linked to 48,371 digital files and operates as the central hub for the cataloguing and management of the Museum’s collections. In parallel, PostScriptum delivered a targeted training programme for the Museum’s staff, supporting the effective and confident use of the system.

MuseumPlus Cloud represents PostScriptum’s new solution for museum collection management. Continuously enriched with new entries, it forms the backbone of collection management and provides the foundation for the organisation of exhibitions, as well as for the development of interactive content, games, and publications. At the same time, it enables the seamless export of data to the Museum’s website, offering the public open access to scientific and research material.

New Educational Perspectives for Adult Learners in the Field of Ceramics

CRAFTS+ is a collaborative project between PostScriptum (Greece), M.E.S.O. (Greece), and Idea O.K. (North Macedonia) focusing on the integration, inclusion, and diversity in the field of education, aiming to enhance skills and provide high-quality learning opportunities for adults. Specifically, Crafts+ is a support program for individuals and informal micro-enterprises operating in the field of ceramic craftsmanship, aiming to transform them into formal and sustainable businesses.

Initially conducting a needs analysis and challenges faced by potters and ceramic businesses, best practices, successful examples of initiatives, and specific needs encountered in the craft sector were identified. Based on the research results and subsequent educational workshops in Athens and North Macedonia, a condensed curriculum was developed to enhance the different skills required for individuals in the sector to adopt a modern, successful, and sustainable business model. This study program will be digitally presented in the form of an online course on a specially designed platform for the project.

In parallel with the development of strategies to support sustainable economic development through CRAFTS+, craftsmen, freelancers, and micro-entrepreneurs collaborated and exchanged experiences and knowledge, forming a dynamic network of partners that can bring added value to the future of the craft sector.

CRAFTS+ is a project of the Erasmus+ program.

From the Aegean to the Ionian: A Sea of Knowledge – Preservation, Management, and Promotion of the Historical Archive of the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation

The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation brings to both national and international audiences the Greek maritime culture, inviting exploration of its diverse facets through the utilization and digital presentation of a significant portion of its collection: Works from the historic libraries of K. Laskaridis and P. Laskaridis, documents from the archive of Admiral Dounis, artworks from the Volanakis Collection, and items from the Maritime Collection are some of the artifacts digitized as part of the project.

Drawing inspiration from this rich archival material, a series of interactive digital and educational applications were developed to attract a wider audience through an experiential and interactive learning and entertainment experience. The applications developed as part of the project represent an attempt to bridge the past with the present and serve as a repository of historical and cultural knowledge for future generations.

Within the framework of this initiative, PostScriptum undertook the digitization, documentation, and promotion of the archival material in the international collection management system MuseumPlus, following international standards compatible with the treasures of the National Documentation Centre and Europeana. Additionally, through the use of new technologies such as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), the design and development of interactive digital and educational applications were realized.

The project “From the Aegean to the Ionian: A Sea of Knowledge – Preservation, Management, and Promotion of the Historical Archive of the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation” was implemented through the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship & Innovation” (EPAnEK) 2014-2020, co-funded by Greece and the European Union (European Regional Development Fund – ERDF).

Digital Metropolitan Museum – Museum Organization of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki (MOMus)

On the occasion of its five-year anniversary, MOMus inaugurated the digitization and documentation of works from its collections, as well as the development of digital applications, aiming both to preserve the cultural heritage of its museums and to enrich visitors’ experience beyond conventional viewing methods. 

PostScriptum, on behalf of MOMus, implemented the digitization and documentation of works from the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Thessaloniki Photography Museum, and the Alex Mylona Museum through the internationally recognized MuseumPlus platform, following international documentation standards.

Simultaneously, it developed curated virtual exhibitions, 360° virtual tours, interactive applications, interactive documentaries, and digital interpretive exhibits, educational videos, and digital games for children, shaping together with the hundreds of digitized artworks a multi-layered program of digital actions in alignment with contemporary practices in art and cultural management.

The project “Digital Metropolitan Museum – Museum Organization of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki (MOMus)” was implemented through the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship & Innovation” (EPAnEK) 2014-2020, co-funded by Greece and the European Union (European Regional Development Fund – ERDF).

Greek Participation in the International Exhibition “The Tides of the Century – 2020 International Art Exhibition” at Ocean Flower Island in Southern China

PostScriptum carried out the production and coordination of the contemporary art exhibition “Thesis – Antithesis – Synthesis. On the Trajectory of Change,” curated by Katerina Koskina. The exhibition constituted Greece’s official participation as the honored country in the “The Tides of the Century – 2020 International Art Exhibition,” held at Ocean Flower Island in Hainan, the new economic and tourist destination in Southern China. This international exhibition spans across seven museums, one of which was entirely dedicated to the Greek participation for the 2020 edition.

The participation was approved following a special invitation received by PostScriptum in January 2020 to submit a proposal for Greece’s participation as the honored country from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, specifically from the Chinese International Exhibition Agency (CIEA). This invitation followed the successful participation of the Greek pavilion in the international exhibition “China International Import Expo – CIIE” held in Shanghai in November 2019.

The proposal, developed in collaboration with curator Katerina Koskina and the Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) as an invited participant, was selected as the best. The setup of the exhibition was completed in an unprecedented manner, conducted remotely due to the pandemic, in February 2021. Amidst a general lockdown and the particular conditions in cargo transportation, over fifty (50) significant works of contemporary Greek art traveled from around the world to the border region of Hainan. For three entire weeks, the curatorial and production teams overcame distance, language barriers, time differences, and, with the assistance of PostScriptum’s partners in China, managed to set up an exhibition in a 1,500 sqm space with the participation of thirty-four (34) Greek artists.

The Greek participation was also carried out under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Public Diplomacy and Greeks Abroad of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Tourism, the Greek National Tourism Organization, and the Municipality of Athens, and was included in the official events program of 2021, “Year of China-Greece Cultural and Tourism Exchange.”

Digital Transformation and Highlighting the Cultural Repository of the Athens School of Fine Arts, 1837-2021. A Collection of Works depicting the Artistic Evolution and Reflection of the Historical Journey of Modern Greek Art

The artistic production of the Athens School of Fine Arts – the oldest educational institution in Greece for the visual arts – has been digitized, documented, and presented digitally, shaping a modern repository of works of all expressive categories with selected paintings and photographs, sculptures, prints, installations, video art, etc. created by ASFA students from 1837 to 2021. Additionally, a series of digital interactive and educational applications inspired by the history and work of ASFA were developed, aiming to highlight its rich artistic production and, more broadly, its contribution to the field of visual arts and contemporary culture.

The digitization and documentation of the archive, as well as the design and development of the applications, were carried out by PostScriptum. For the hosting and management of the digitized collection, the MuseumPlus collection management system was used, following international documentation standards, compatible with the treasures of the National Documentation Center and Europeana. Moreover, specialized researchers, museum professionals, art historians, and cultural managers shaped narratives and presentations of the archival material, while at the same time, IT professionals and developers developed flexible and user-friendly digital applications, harmonized with the modern cultural and digital landscape.

Among other things, a 360° virtual tour application was created for exhibitions, exhibition facilities, the historic building complex, and the artistic annexes of ASFA, the digital interpretive exhibition – interactive documentary “Who is Who,” and the application “VR exhibition development in virtual worlds.”

The project “Digital Transformation and Highlighting the Cultural Repository of ASFA, 1837-2021. A Collection of Works depicting the Artistic Evolution and Reflection of the Historical Journey of Modern Greek Art” was implemented through the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship & Innovation” (EPAnEK) 2014-2020, co-funded by Greece and the European Union (European Regional Development Fund – ERDF).