A Global Vision Realised: Arius Europe Connects Rome, Paris, and Washington D.C. to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Arius, a global pioneer in high-fidelity 3D laser scanning and fine art preservation, is bridging European artistic heritage with American history in a profound celebration of community, culture, and faith.
Under the visionary leadership of Arius Europe CEO, Marco Antonio Soriano, working in a powerful tandem with Chief Revenue Officer, Patrick Bruce-Lockhart, a sweeping global initiative to preserve and democratise cultural heritage has reached an unprecedented milestone.
Travelling from the historic heart of Rome, through the international halls of UNESCO in Paris, this transatlantic journey culminates in an extraordinary privilege: an invitation to exhibit on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for America’s 250th-anniversary celebrations.
From June 25 to July 10, 2026, within the grand anchor pavilions of the Great American State Fair, Arius will stand alongside the National Endowment for the Arts to welcome the millions of visitors expected to gather in the nation's capital.
Championing Heritage Preservation on Capitol Hill
The realisation of this transatlantic vision follows a pivotal visit to Washington, D.C. by Marco Antonio Soriano, who recently took the stage at a special event on Capitol Hill. Advocating for global art preservation, Soriano highlighted Arius’s pioneering work, demonstrating how the European team's localised efforts have blossomed into a worldwide standard for safeguarding human history.
A Celebration of Devotion in the Faith & Family Pavilion
Positioned inside the vibrant Faith & Family Pavilion, Arius will exhibit museum-quality, textured reproductions of the figure of Jesus from Piero della Francesca’s iconic Renaissance fresco, The Resurrection, located at the Museo Civico Sansepolcro, Italy.
By transporting the intricate, tactile essence of this sacred masterpiece to the National Mall, Arius is demonstrating how cutting-edge technology can foster deep spiritual and community connections, allowing millions of passing families to experience a cornerstone of European heritage up close.
"Art is a universal language, and our goal at Arius is to remove the physical barriers that keep these masterpieces confined to a single geographic location," said Marco Antonio Soriano, CEO of Arius Europe. "Presenting our preservation initiatives on Capitol Hill was an incredible opportunity to show how technology protects global heritage. By sharing the brilliance of the Sansepolcro fresco at the United States’ 250th anniversary, we are proving that the future of art can be open and inclusive."
An Interactive, Multi-Sensory Experience
The exhibition goes beyond visual appreciation, offering a fully immersive, multi-sensory experience that underscores Arius’s commitment to radical accessibility:
Live Digitisation: Fairgoers will get a first-hand look at the intricate 3D laser scanning process during live demonstrations.
Tactile American History: Alongside The Resurrection, Arius will showcase elevated, tactile prints designed for public interaction. Visitors will be able to literally feel the texture of historic works, including the US Declaration of Independence and George Washington, from Barry Faulkner’s iconic Constitution mural.
"By converting historic masterpieces into engaging textured reproductions, we aren't just archiving history, we are making it accessible to everyone, everywhere," added Paul Lindahl, global CEO of Arius Technology.
Open to museum professionals, collectors, and the general public, The Great American State Fair highlights how Arius’s digital twins are fueling interactive educational programs worldwide. This monumental event builds seamlessly upon Arius’s previous accessibility milestones, including its celebrated partnership with America’s National Audubon Society.
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About Arius Technology
Arius Technology, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and Milan, Italy, with offices in London and New York, is the leading innovator in high-resolution colour 3D scanning for the preservation, tokenisation, and reproduction of fine art. Originally designed to forensically scan the Mona Lisa, the technology has evolved to provide an immutable bridge between the Physical and Digital world. Arius is utilised by leading museums and global art collectors to digitally safeguard works of art and make them accessible through digital archives, research platforms, and high-fidelity prints. Arius redefines how collectors, institutions, and the public experience and interact with cultural heritage in the 21st century.
