International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
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Risk management and uncertainty: How wrong can you get?

This paper traces the author’s involvement in the developing field of risk management which started during the last decade of the twentieth century. The author’s ideas about risk and uncertainty have continued to evolve up to the present day. The concept of the museum has also evolved as the...

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Preventive Conservator (Environment)

The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our mission is to champion design and creativity in all its forms, advance cultural knowledge, and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere. We share a 5,000-year-old story of creativity through exhibitions, events...

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Joignez-vous à notre équipe à titre de restaurateur(trice) débutant(e) (Mobilier et objets de bois)!

Vous avez toujours rêvé de travailler directement sur des trésors culturels? Si oui, postulez pour vous joindre à notre équipe! Au sein des laboratoires de conservation-restauration, nous travaillons avec les clients pour contribuer à la connaissance, à l'accessibilité et à la durabilité de leurs...

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Hands-on Workshops in Traditional Gilding and Gilding Conservation.

Every gilded art object is a delicate source of technical and art historical information. With a personal experience of ancient crafts, we better grasp why one object ages more gracefully than another, supporting us in making choices for interventions (if any), and preserving objects for future...

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ANCHISE Forum

Join us for the ANCHISE Forum— a pivotal moment of conversation where policy makers, heritage professionals, researchers, experts, and innovators come together to drive positive change. Don't miss this opportunity, register now for the ANCHISE Forum. Date: April 3, 2024 Time: 2.00 PM - 6.00 PM (+...

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The Impact of Cennino Cennini on Art

In this seminar Lara Broecke shows how Cennino Cennini changed the practice and understanding of art and its history. Around 1400, a little-known Italian artist, Cennino Cennini, wrote a book describing the techniques and materials of his craft. Historians were aware that the manuscript existed, but...

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Climate Control and Sustainability in Museums and Galleries

Cultural heritage organisations face the challenges of ensuring future sustainability while preserving and displaying collections. This seminar traces the history and development of best practices and guidelines in the protection of collections from agents of deterioration and look at how these have...

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The Conservation of Glass Objects

Glass is recognised as a material that is susceptible to damage from many possible sources e.g. water, everyday use, impact and even neglect. This seminar, based on the presenter’s long experience in the field of conservation of glass, looks at the issues, materials and techniques associated with...

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Presenting Rock Art Training Workshop

The RAHMSA project invites applications for a one-week training workshop in presenting rock art sites. The workshop aims to share experiences of presenting sites and to assess the diversity of perception, uses and practices. It is directed towards graduate and postdoctoral students, museum staff and...

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Icon 2024 Conference: Conservation for Change

Join us for two transformative days at the conservation event of the year. Embark on a journey of innovation and inspiration at the forefront of conservation as we delve deeper into the vital role conservation plays in shaping both our sector and wider society. Icon24 will bring together speakers...