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The conservation of a unique masterpiece: Antonio Chichi’s cork model of the Pantheon
This cork model of the Pantheon, which is part of the GUM’s heritage collections, was created by Antonio Chichi (1743-1816). We know very little about this arti...
The Botanical Garden and GUM welcome Floraliën Ghent
From 29 April to 8 May 2022, Ghent will put flowers in the spotlight... with "My Paradise, My Worldly Garden", the theme of the Ghent Floralies. There is plenty...
How do you brush a paper horse? The delicate restoration of a 150-year-old Auzoux model
Ghent University Museum (GUM) and Ghent University look after a valuable heritage collection, keeping a close eye on the condition of each piece. From time to t...
The West African Senufo people divides the world into two main entities: nature and culture. If either one of those gains the upper hand, chaos will ensue.
Scientists attempt to capture reality in a series of objective numbers through measurements. Obviously, it is crucial that those measurements are correct, and t...
A model is a simplified representation of reality. It establishes a link between theory and reality, and makes a concept concrete. Models are used to educate, d...
