Title: In the Shadow of War: Exhibitions of Johann Georg Pinsel’s Sculptures at Wawel Royal Castle Museum Abstract: The military conflict in Ukraine has, of course, had a tangible impact on the preservation and presentation of its cultural heritage. Some exhibitions have brought it to the attention of the European public. This article focuses on the gallery presentation of old art from contemporary Ukraine in a Central European context. Using the last two years’ exhibitions of Johann Georg Pinsel’s famous sculptures at the Royal Castle of Wawel in Krakow as a model, it explores the possibilities of intimate presentations of iconic exhibits from Ukrainian collections. The pair of small-scale exhibitions in question reveals the potential of these quasi-marginal projects in the dramaturgy and image-building strategy of large museum institutions. Authors: Artur Kolbiarz¹; Katarína Kolbiarz Chmelinová² Publication order reference: ¹ University of Silesia in Katowice, Institute of Art Studies, Bankowa Street Nr. 11, 40-007 Katowice, Poland, e-mail: artur.kolbiarz@us.edu.pl, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2823-432X ² Comenius University Bratislava, Faculty of Arts, Department of Art History, Gondova Street Nr. 2, SK-811 02 Bratislava 1, Slovakia, e-mail: katarina.chmelinova@uniba.sk, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7511-266X Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2025, vol.: 13, issue: 3,  pages: 5–18. Keywords: Small-scale exhibition, eighteenth-century art, Ukrainian art collections, Johann Georg Pinsel, Wawel Royal Castle Language: English online full-text PDF doi: 10.46284/mkd.2025.13.3.1 Title: Exporting and Importing Digital Cultural Goods: EU Law and the Digital Revolution Abstract: The digitisation of the art world and international markets has thrust lawyers into a paradox. They find themselves navigating the uncharted territory of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrencies and blockchains with tools designed in the twentieth century for a nineteenth-century model of the art trade. This paradox begs the question: can we sustain this model, or do we need to update our legal rules relating to export, import, trade restrictions and restitution to match the digital era? The principal question to be answered is whether EU law is, in this respect, fit for purpose? The import and export regulations and the cultural goods return directive were created with tangible objects in mind. As such, their applicability to objects that do not have a physical domicile is at least problematic. What is also important is that EU art trade laws serve two different purposes: the protection of the Member States’ national treasures, and the protection of the EU market from illicit activities ranging from money laundering to terrorism financing. The prima facie answer to the principal question will differ in each of these two cases: it seems that the EU fails to grant adequate protection to intangible national treasures while at the same time dealing reasonably well with the security dimension. Authors: Katarzyna Biczysko-Pudełko¹; Piotr Stec² Publication order reference: ¹ University of Opole, Institute of Law, Katowicka 87a, 45-060 Opole, Poland, e-mail: kbiczysko@uni.opole.pl, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4724-1851 ² University of Opole, Institute of Law, Katowicka 87a, 45-060 Opole, Poland, e-mail: pstec@uni.opole.pl, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3797-1321 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2025, vol.: 13, issue: 3,  pages: 19–37. Keywords: digital cultural goods, blockchain, EU Law, export–import Language: English online full-text PDF doi: 10.46284/mkd.2025.13.3.2 Title: Integrating Museum Narratives in the Adaptation of Post-Industrial Heritage to Multifunctional Buildings in Warsaw, Poland Abstract: Warsaw has recently seen the development of several new multifunctional complexes built on former industrial sites, incorporating relics of historic industrial architecture and referencing their past. Despite significant investment pressure, high land prices and rising construction costs, more investors are recognising the importance of preserving parts, or even entire quarters, of former industrial buildings. The article examines three major post-industrial revitalisation projects in Warsaw that successfully combine modern design with the memory of the sites’ former industrial uses. Each project demonstrates how contemporary architecture can coexist with historical elements, creating spaces that honour the past while meeting the demands of modern urban life. These revitalised areas not only provide functional spaces for residential, commercial and cultural activities but also serve as living monuments to the city’s industrial heritage. By doing so, they contribute to reshaping Warsaw’s urban landscape, offering a meaningful dialogue between history and progress. Author: Maria Arno¹  Publication order reference: ¹ Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture, 55 Koszykowa Str., 00-659 Warszawa, Poland, e-mail: maria.arno@pw.edu.pl, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6794-2578 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2025, vol.: 13, issue: 3,  pages: 39–57. Keywords: Revitalisation, Industrial site, Adaptive reuse, Warsaw Language: English online full-text PDF doi: 10.46284/mkd.2025.13.3.3 Title: Application of Analogue and Digital Methods in Cultural Heritage for Virtual and Physical Documentation and Dissemination Abstract: Photogrammetry and 3D scanning technologies have emerged as key players in digital heritage preservation and its dissemination. They allow for high-fidelity captures and virtual reconstructions of the built environment that can be further ported into virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. This paper provides a comparative analysis of historic details and building documentation methods in heritage preservation. Specifically, it compares two educational case studies documenting the same set of historic artifacts with various digital technologies. The methodology for this paper is a qualitative comparative analysis of these projects. The results demonstrate that interpretative qualities are necessary for proper communication of digital heritage and there is a need for effective conceptual frameworks for integrating interpretive and narrative layers into 3D captures. Authors: Anetta Kepczynska-Walczak¹; Andrzej Zarzycki²; Bartosz M. Walczak³  Publication order reference: ¹ Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, Al. Politechniki 6, 93-590 Lodz, Poland, e-mail: anetta.kepczynska- walczak@p.lodz.pl, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4125-2012 ² New Jersey Institute of Technology, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102, United States, e-mail: andrzej.zarzycki@njit.edu, https://orcid.org/0000-0002- 1683-198X ³ Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, Al. Politechniki 6, 93-590 Lodz, Poland, e-mail: bartosz.walczak@p.lodz.pl, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9429-9626 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2025, vol.: 13, issue: 3,  pages: 59–79. Keywords: mobile technologies, digital heritage, photogrammetry, heritage preservation Language: English online full-text PDF doi: 10.46284/mkd.2025.13.3.4 Title: The Safety and Security of Religious Sites in Turkey: The Case of Hagia Sophia Abstract: The aim of this article is to evaluate the implications of Turkey’s decision to convert the Hagia Sophia from a museum into a mosque, taking into account security issues and the impact of this decision on the stability of the region. The research includes an analysis of the Turkish authorities’ actions and the reception of this change by both Turks and the international community. The research conducted falls within the framework of security studies. The work is based on press sources published in Turkish. In addition, field research and unstructured interviews were conducted with Turkish and Greek scholars between 2020 and 2024. The results of the research indicate that the decision to transform Hagia Sophia did not have a significant impact on improving the security of the site. However, it has led to an exacerbation of tensions between Turkey and Greece and other NATO members, which could have serious implications for the functioning of the alliance. Authors: Jacek Dworzecki¹; Andrzej Czupryński²; Karol Kujawa³ Publication order reference: ¹Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava, Slovakia, e-mail: jacek.dworzecki@akademiapz.sk, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9357-5713 ² Universum International College, Kosovo, e-mail: andrzej.czuprynski.mil@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0519-4989 ³ University of New York Tirana, Albania, e-mail: karol.kujawa@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3035-0151 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2025, vol.: 13, issue: 3,  pages: 81–94. Keywords: security, museum, church, mosque, international relations Language: English online full-text PDF doi: 10.46284/mkd.2025.13.3.5