European Capitals of Culture 2025

In 2025, cities in Germany and Slovenia are scheduled to host the title, with one locality coming up with a unique arrangement. The 2025 European Capitals of Culture are Chemnitz, in Germany, and Nova Gorica and Gorizia, two twin towns on the border of Slovenia and Italy

Owen Jones and The Grammar of Ornament

These days, when we're searching for design inspiration, the whole internet is at our disposal. But what did designers do in the 19th century? Where did their inspiration come from and how did they understand the principles of beautiful design? This was a conundrum at the centre of The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones, which was first published in 1856.

Meet Estonia’s artistic Mei sisters

Lydia, Natalie and Kristine Mei were three sisters, all of whom were artists. The Mei sisters were born in Liepāja, Latvia, and moved to Tallinn, Estonia, in 1912. The girls then studied in St Petersburg, Russia, before returning to Estonia, where they were to make a big impression through their work in watercolour, sculpture, theatre and book design. In 1919, the three sisters were the first and only women to participate in an art exhibition at the Pallas Art Association in Tartu, Estonia.

Create a gallery, save your favourite items

Whether you are working on a creative project, need to collect material for your research or just want to have some fun curating cultural heritage, creating a Europeana account allows you to save your favourite items and create public and private galleries.

Digital Storytelling Festival - save the date

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