Monika Hagedorn-Saupe

Prof. Monika Hagedorn-Saupe is a prominent figure in the cultural heritage sector, particularly in the areas of museum research and digital transformation. She has an extensive background in academia and museum studies:

Education and Expertise

Prof. Hagedorn-Saupe studied mathematics, sociology, psychology, and education with a focus on adult education at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum.34 This interdisciplinary background has likely contributed to her diverse expertise in the field of cultural heritage.

Professional Roles

Museum Research:: She has served as the Deputy Director at the Institute for Museum Research in Berlin, Germany.8

CIDOC Leadership:: Prof. Hagedorn-Saupe holds the position of CIDOC Chair, which is part of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).8

Digital Cultural Heritage:: She has been involved in various projects related to the digital transformation of cultural heritage, including:

• Leading the museum4punkt0 joint project for the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation).7
• Contributing to Europeana, an initiative that empowers the cultural heritage sector in its digital transformation.5

Notable Projects

German AAT Translation Project:: Prof. Hagedorn-Saupe has been a key figure in the German Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) translation project. This initiative, which began around 2005, aims to create a German version of the Getty's AAT vocabulary.16

Current Position

As of the information provided, Prof. Monika Hagedorn-Saupe is working as a freelancer and holds the title "Beauftragte des Präsidenten bei der Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz" (Representative of the President at the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation).2

Her extensive experience and leadership in various cultural heritage initiatives make her a respected figure in the field of museum studies and digital cultural preservation.