Universal Art Group at the ICOM General Conference 2025 in Dubai
The Universal Art Group looks back on an extremely successful participation in the ICOM General Conference 2025, which took place from 11 to 17 November 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Under the guiding theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities”, groundbreaking topics such as intangible heritage, youth empowerment, and new technologies were at the centre of discussions – areas to which we were able to make a significant contribution.
A Strong Joint Presence
Together with Verlag Müller & Schindler, Faksimile Verlag, Kulturalis, Haltadefinizione, and our partners from Icaria Atelier, we showcased our wide range of projects and services. Throughout the conference, our shared stand served as a lively meeting point for professionals from around the world.
The fair offered numerous opportunities for valuable conversations and the establishment of new international contacts – an inspiring exchange that reinforced our approach to carrying cultural heritage into the future through research, craftsmanship, and technology.
Our Profile
The Universal Art Group combines masterful craftsmanship with the possibilities offered by cutting-edge technologies. Our values are reflected in every project:
- Rootedness & Progress – traditional production methods and innovative processes seamlessly complement one another.
- Digital Excellence – with high-precision gigapixel imaging, we enable detailed and sustainable digital archiving.
- Tailored Publishing Solutions – we develop customised publication and edition projects for museums, libraries, and cultural institutions worldwide, including international distribution.
- Cultural Bridges – we provide access to art and cultural heritage, promoting dialogue across different eras, regions, and traditions.
Our Portfolio
Our areas of activity include facsimile editions, art books, museum catalogues, replicas, extensive digitisation projects, as well as the conception and realisation of exhibitions and cultural content.
Looking Ahead to the Next ICOM Conference
We are already looking forward to the next ICOM General Conference: Rotterdam, Netherlands, has been chosen as the host city for 2028, under the guiding theme “Building Bridges. Connecting Worlds, Cultures, and Generations. This upcoming event already inspires us: building bridges between cultures, generations, and worlds – fully in line with our commitment to intercultural exchange.
In Rotterdam, we will continue our activities with the aim of forging new partnerships, further contributing our digital and craft expertise, and actively shaping the future of museums.
