Cultural Heritage
for the Digital Age
A revolutionary digitization solution for museums, artists&cultural institutions
The Challenge
Cultural institutions face a critical dilemma: irreplaceable artifacts and collections remain inaccessible to the wider public.
Thousands of cultural institutions worldwide store millions of artifacts, artworks, and historical documents. Yet only a small fraction are ever seen by the public, with most collections remaining in storage due to:
Limited Exhibition Space
Museums typically display less than 5% of their collections, with the remainder confined to climate-controlled storage.
Conservation Concerns
Many artifacts are too delicate for continuous display, requiring careful preservation in controlled environments.
Geographic Limitations
Physical access is restricted to visitors who can travel to specific locations, limiting global cultural exchange.
Resource Constraints
Traditional digitization methods are costly, time-consuming, and often compromise on quality or metadata.
"Our collection includes over 100,000 Kinngait prints and drawings, but fewer than 2,000 have ever been exhibited or published."
— Sarah Milroy, Director of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The Solution
In Partnership with Factum Arte, Madrid
ARKIV 360 brings together cutting-edge technology and innovative workflow design to democratize access to cultural heritage. Our system delivers unparalleled efficiency without compromising on quality or precision.
ARKIV 360 is a revolutionary digitization system developed by world-renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky and his team of hardware and software engineers to address the critical challenge of making cultural collections accessible to the world.
Our approach combines cutting-edge imaging technology with innovative workflow design to deliver an unprecedented combination of quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
High-Volume Capability
Digitize up to 3,000 artifacts per day with consistent quality and precision metadata.
Museum-Quality Results
Capture at resolutions up to 600 PPI with perfect color accuracy and detail preservation.
Cost-Effective Model
Reduces digitization costs by up to 75% while maintaining consistent highest quality at speeds traditional workflows cannot match.
Beyond Digitization
Image Labelling & Searchability
- ◆Multi-Language Metadata
Support for metadata in multiple languages enables global accessibility and research.
- ◆AI-Powered Labeling
Automatic generation of descriptive tags and content identification using advanced computer vision.
- ◆Integrated Database
Seamless integration with existing collection management systems and databases.
- ◆OCR For Text Documents
Automatic text recognition for documents, enabling full-text search capabilities.
Digital Collections Made Searchable
Transform static archives into dynamic, searchable resources for research and discovery.
ARKIV 360's digital collections feature powerful search capabilities that extend beyond basic metadata. Our AI-powered system enables researchers, curators, and the public to find specific artifacts based on visual features, content similarity, and even conceptual relationships.
Testimonials
"I have worked with many digitization systems throughout my career, but ARKIV 360 stands apart in terms of quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The system captures the tactile qualities of prints and drawings that other technologies miss."
Gerhard Steidl
Founder, Steidl
"The McMichael Collection has benefited immensely from our partnership with ARKIV 360. Their technology has allowed us to make previously inaccessible works available to researchers and the public worldwide, dramatically expanding our reach and impact."
Sarah Milroy
Director, McMichael Canadian Art Collection
"The ARKIV 360 digitization project has transformed the accessibility of our collections. What would have taken us decades to digitize was completed in months, with exceptional quality that captures every subtle detail of the originals."
Paul Roth
Director, The Image Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University
Key Features
Unmatched Digitization Capabilities
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High-volume digitization of up to 3,000 items per day
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Maximum item size of 594mm x 420mm (A2)
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Consistent color accuracy with precision calibration
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Multi-camera system for single-pass capture
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Automated batch processing for efficiency
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Integration with existing collection management systems
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Multi-layered backup strategy for data security
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Custom designed digitization stations for maximum throughput
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On-site or remote deployment options
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Comprehensive digitization workflow consulting
About the Creators
Edward Burtynsky
Internationally acclaimed artist Edward Burtynsky has spent decades documenting the impact of human industry on our planet through large-format photography. His work bridges the divide between art and environmental concern, resulting in striking images that find beauty in unlikely places.
Drawing on his extensive experience in photography and digital imaging, Burtynsky and his team of engineers developed ARKIV 360 to address the critical need for high-quality, efficient digitization of cultural artifacts and archival collections.
ARKIV 360 has successfully digitized large collections for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and The Image Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University, making historically significant works accessible to researchers and the public worldwide.
Transform Your Collection Into An Accessible Digital Archive
Contact us to discuss how ARKIV 360 can revolutionize your institution's approach to digitization.
