To mark the 2026 European Heritage Days, EUNIC Norway has joined forces with the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage (ALIPH), Kulturvernforbundet and the French Embassy in Norway to organise an evening dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage in times of conflict.
At the heart of the round-table discussion ‘Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine’, several heritage professionals discussed the practical requirements for effective protection: the ability to act swiftly, strong local partners, access to the necessary expertise, and resources that can actually reach those working on the ground.
We are delighted that the exhibition Portraits of Women – Beyond the Stones, presented as part of this evening’s event, is now on display on the railings of the French Residence in Oslo (Drammensveien 80, Oslo).
Through a series of portraits, the ALIPH exhibition celebrates women from around the world who are committed to safeguarding cultural heritage under threat: architects, archaeologists, curators, site custodians, craftswomen, art historians and conservators.
Their careers bear witness to the expertise, commitment and courage required not only to preserve monuments, sites, collections and traditional skills, but also to ensure the transmission of a heritage that is essential to the memory and identity of communities.
We strongly encourage you to go and see the exhibition, which runs until the end of September!
📍 French Residence in Oslo – Drammensveien 80, Oslo
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to our partners, our speakers and the audience for helping to make this wonderful evening of discussion such a success!