The Art and Science Of Translating for Museums

A Masterclass In Precision And Collaboration Translating content for museums is far more than a straightforward conversion of text from one language to another. It’s an intricate process that demands a deep understanding of art, culture, and the diverse audience museums serve. As the owner of Artlife Translations, I understand the complexities involved in translating […]

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Language Solutions For Your Global Event

+ ‘How to Select the Best Conference Interpreter’ Checklist Famously, conference interpreters have been the cornerstone of international conferences’ communication since the Nuremberg trials in 1945. As such, they are the best solution to get rid of the language barrier at your global event. (If you’re interested to learn more about this mysterious profession, watch […]

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Make Your International Events More Sustainable with RSI

Sustainability is more than just a catchphrase in this day of increased environmental awareness. It has become a duty that permeates all aspects of our lives… including business, of course… Large events and conferences are extremely important, in today’s world. They enable cross-disciplinary discussions, bring together colleagues from all around the world… They give people […]

Summer Mastermind Retreat for Translators & Interpreters

June 2023 will be remembered as the year of the first Summer Mastermind Retreat for Translators & Interpreters organised by Vmentoring.com (Virginia Katsimpiri). What a treat! I might let the pictures speak for themselves before I start describing what an incredible event this was, and what a privilege I had to be part of it… […]

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Why it’s the perfect time to translate your museum content into French

With travel restrictions and quarantine measures currently in place, it’s easy to think that there’s no point in working on your foreign visitor experience these days. Museums and galleries are only just opening up and getting back on their feet, and it may seem like there are other aspects of the business that need to […]

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How Promoting your Exhibition can Boost Visitor Experience

h h It’s the buzzword on every curator and museum marketer’s lips: visitor experience. I’ve already written about the importance of visitor experience, especially concerning why having immersive, accessible exhibitions allows visitors to museums and galleries to truly enjoy the artworks. However, today I want to zoom in on how institutions can boost their visitor […]

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Re-open Museums in a Safe and Meaningful Way

How To Re-open Museums in a Safe and Meaningful Way h h In the past week, museums and galleries across Europe are starting to see art lovers reunited with their favourite artworks. With Italy finally re-opening its borders, and other countries assumed to soon follow suit and open up to tourists, it appears that culture […]

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20+ Ideas to Stay Creative in Confinement

I know your inbox is exploding with a million and one things you should be doing during lockdown… Mine is, too. What I’m mostly missing, though, is feeling genuinely inspired by rich and restorative creative options.– If you’re like me, then I’ve got you covered. – I’ve shortlisted below some of the most exciting, well-presented […]

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Boosting Visitor Experience

Is the culture of the ‘experience’, of the ‘Instagrammable’, damaging the art?

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Slow Art Day with Victor Vasarely

What type of exhibition goer are you?Do you run around the museum, wanting to see everything, read everything, check out each room, gallery and floor? Or do you take your time to take in each work of art, see how you connect with the artist, even when you don’t have time to see everything? Would […]