About us

Recanati e Restauro is a non-profit social enterprise based in the heart of Recanati. We engage in the protection of cultural heritage in innovative and contextually-appropriate ways, in support of libraries, archives, museums and private collections. Our approach necessitates that we center cultural dialogues between different regions and stakeholders. This is reflected in our international projects, to enhance capacity and independent functioning for institutions all over the world.

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Instructors

Here you can find out more about our tutors who share their years of experience and specialization with great dedication to our cohorts.

Giovanni Pagani

Book and Paper Conservator, Director of Recanati e Restauro

Giovanni Pagani is an italian book and paper conservator. After graduating in Greek Palaeography from the Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”, Italy, he got an M.A. in Book Conservation from …

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Valeria Di Capizzi

Book and Paper Conservator, Associate of Recanati e Restauro

Valeria Di Capizzi is an Italian Book and Paper Conservator. After her studies in Conservation and Restoration of Book and Paper at Palazzo Spinelli Institute for Art and Restoration, in Florence, she …

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Past Instructors

In this section you can get to know the professionals who have contributed to our educational and professional community. Discover more about their stories and experiences here.

Sherif Afifi

Head of Conservation and Restoration at Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Sherif Afifi currently holds the position of Head of Conservation and Restoration at the Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina) in Egypt, where he has worked since 2006. In 2013 he was selected …

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Nicola Pagani

Ceramic and Metal Conservator

Nicola Pagani has a masters degree in conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, at the Italian Institute for Conservation and Restoration (ISCR). He attended the school of the State Printing Works …

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Flavio Marzo

Head of Conservation at the Cambridge Conservation Consortium Studio

Flavio was born in Susa near Turin (Italy). He now lives in Cambridge where he is the Head of Conservation at the Cambridge Conservation Consortium Studio (Corpus Christi College). Previously, he has worked …

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The team

Meet the people who make Recanati e Restauro a great place to learn, work, and build fun and lasting connections.

Giovanni Pagani

Book and Paper Conservator, Director of Recanati e Restauro

Giovanni Pagani is an italian book and paper conservator. After graduating in Greek Palaeography from the Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”, Italy, he got an M.A. in Book Conservation from …

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Valeria Di Capizzi

Book and Paper Conservator, Associate of Recanati e Restauro

Valeria Di Capizzi is an Italian Book and Paper Conservator. After her studies in Conservation and Restoration of Book and Paper at Palazzo Spinelli Institute for Art and Restoration, in Florence, she …

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Amalina Kohli Dave

International project manager

Amalina Kohli Dave is a paper conservator from Delhi, India, and has been associated with Recanati e Restauro since 2020 as the International Projects manager, and working on coordinating the summer training …

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Fabrizio Della Seta

Associate

Fabrizio Della Seta is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Musicology and Cultural Heritage of the University of Pavia, Cremona. He is author of the “Critical Edition of the Works of Bellini”, …

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Class rooms

Our classroom is equipped with specialised equipment and a wide range of conservation materials. An advanced computer system provides access to digital content, and a comprehensive library offers further resources and bibliographies.

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Laboratory

Thanks to a connection with the Relic studio, it is possible to access a laboratory equipped with a large variety of instruments and materials. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about paper conservation techniques and ancient bindings with cutting-edge methodologies.

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Partners

Recanati e Restauro is proud to collaborate with a prestigious international network of partners and cultural institutions. It is through our collaborations with museums, universities and research centres that we are able to offer training programs at the highest level. These partnerships allow us to integrate multidisciplinary expertise and promote innovative projects, ensuring a significant impact in the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage.

• ->The Levantine Foundation
• ->British Council
• ->The Barakat Trust
• ->Prince Claus Fund
• ->CISS Cooperazione Internazionale Sud Sud
• ->UCAS University College of Applied Sciences Gaza
• ->Deir al-Surian Monastery
• ->Comune di Recanati
• ->Liceo Classico Statale Giacomo Leopardi, Recanati
• ->Liceo Classico Statale Terenzio Mamiani, Roma
• ->Sismel