Part of the overall objective of the ICCROM laboratory is to address current technical issues in conservation through research and through the organization of a series of theme-based workshops.

Objectives

• define the current state of art of the research on specific topics of restoration/conservation;
• promote and stimulate new or different subjects/issues that need to be addressed;
• exchange facts based on practical experiences and on expertise;
• discuss in-depth topics concerning theoretical aspects.

Workshops

2000: 'Porosity and Porosimetry: their importance, implications and development in the cultural heritage sector', ICCROM, Rome, Italy

2004: 'Silicon-based Products in the Sphere of Cultural Heritage', ICCROM, Rome, Italy

2007: 'Cleaning: challenges and issues', ICCROM, Rome, Italy

updated on: 26 February, 2007