Adriana Alescio

Adriana Alescio is Conservator-Restorer with a master’s degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage at the University of Urbino (Italy). With 17 years of experience in the restoration of paintings on canvas, on panel, wall paintings, sculptures and decorative surfaces of the architecture, she has been the Chief Conservator at the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation since 2014. In November 2023 she was also appointed as Chief Conservator and Curator of the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation, overseeing the care and management of the Co-Cathedral’s collection, interiors and Museum. This profession demands not only a solid academic background in conservation science, art history, and restoration techniques, but also the ability to make critical decisions when working with priceless and irreplaceable artifacts. She is co-author of various scientific publications, among them “The activity of Filippo Paladini in Vizzini (Catania)” and “Limits in the restoration of historical organs”, both drew from her bachelor’s and master’s theses.

Adriana Alescio spoke at the Digital Collections Summit 2026 :

How Digital Can Bring Visitors Closer to Masterpieces

How can digital technology bring visitors closer to a masterpiece without distracting from the original work? This session explores the award-winning Caravaggio Wing at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Malta, where immersive storytelling, large-scale projections, interactive experiences and digital interpretation were carefully designed to deepen engagement with two of Caravaggio’s most important paintings. Learn how the project balanced technology, curatorial vision and heritage conservation to create a compelling visitor experience, and discover practical lessons for museums seeking to use digital tools to make collections more accessible, engaging and meaningful.