Electronic imaging & the visual arts : proceedings Important Information Technology topics are presented: multimedia systems data bases protection of data access to the content. Particular reference is reserved to digital images (2D 3D) regarding Cultural Institutions (Museums Libraries Palace Monuments Archaeological Sites). The main parts of the Conference Proceedings regard: Strategic Issues EC Projects and Related Networks & Initiatives International Forum on Culture & Technology 2D 3D Technologies & Applications Virtual Galleries Museums and Related Initiatives Access to the Culture Information. Three Workshops are related to: International Cooperation Innovation and Enterprise Creative Industries and Cultural Tourism