The project
Background
BISS is the acronym for Innovation and Best Practice for International Standards on Sculpture Study and Management, a cooperation project whose purpose is to contribute to the study and management of sculptural works in the European context. The strategic objective is to enhance the visibility of sculpture and expertise in relation to this artistic sector through the creation of a committed cross-sectoral network.
The BISS Standards will provide a comprehensive tool with which to identify sculptural works of art. Following specific literature and evidence, significant difficulties in the labelling of reproducible artworks, especially those of a three-dimensional nature, are present in different fields. For this reason, the aim here is to offer a precise nomenclature to identify the precise nature of every single sculptural work of art, taking into account relevant aspects of the creative process. In addition, these standards can help museums, art institutions, artists, and experts to categorise sculpture in a comprehensive way.
objectives
The main goal of this project is to formulate innovative solutions for the study and management of sculptural works. The objectives are the following:
- To conceptualise, develop and deliver proposals for innovation and best practice in the study and management of sculptural work through standardisation.
- To foster cooperation between artistic, legal, and technology sectors to achieve innovation.
- To enhance the capacity-building of organisations, experts, and artists engaged with sculptural work through the setting up of a European network for the study and management of sculpture.
- To enhance the accessibility and the comprehension of reproducible works of art, specifically sculpture, for the general public.
- To promote the study and management of sculptural works within a European context.
innovation
How this project contributes to specific innovation
Creating European sculptural standards
The BISS Standards will provide a dedicated labelling system which will combine artistic and legal advice, with due consideration of specific national regulations. This means that there will be a standard applicable to each of the selected European Union countries.
Implementing technology to identify sculptural works
These standards are conceived and designed to be implemented, in a second phase, through new technologies associated with digital transformation. The leverage afforded by blockchain technology has the potential to enhance the transparency and the security of data relating to sculptural works.