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February 25, 2026
Swiss Physicist's Art Analysis Technology Presented in Belgrade
Swiss physicist and conservation scientist Marie Didier presented her deep-tech startup MATIS at the New Moment gallery, a technology that enables analysis of artworks below the surface without physical contact with the piece. The demonstration proves how modern science can aid in the protection and better understanding of cultural heritage.
TL;DR
- Marie Didier, a Swiss physicist and conservation scientist, presented her deep-tech startup MATIS.
- MATIS technology analyzes artworks below the surface without physical contact.
- The technology uses a special camera capturing different light wavelengths and software to visualize hidden details.
- It has been tested with the Louvre and museums in Berlin.
- Potential applications extend to forensics, industrial inspections, and early corrosion detection.
- Future plans include miniaturizing the system for drone use to inspect hard-to-reach locations.
- The presentation in Belgrade was organized by New Moment advertising agency and SEE UP accelerator to connect science, technology, and art.
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