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In 2026, the annual Paul Mellon Lecture will be given by architect and urban conservationist Brinda Somaya. Drawing on decades of experience, she will explore the idea that architecture is not just about buildings and aesthetics but also about people, politics and social responsibility. Shaped by...

The World Monuments Watch champions places nominated by individuals and organizations that span the globe. Launched in 1996, the World Monuments Watch is a global call for heritage places needing urgent attention and where timely action can help communities thrive. Every two years, the Watch selects...

Art Curation & Conservation Easel Paintings and Paper August 12 - 22, 2026: Registration is open. A hands-on and reflective program bridging two distinct yet interrelated practices: the conservation of paintings and works on paper, and the curation of exhibitions that give them renewed life and...

Art Conservation Workshop Study Program In Italy The workshop provides immersive, hands-on experiences in art conservation focused on 17th - 20th-century European paintings, alongside foundational instruction in the conservation of rupestrian frescoes from the 15th century. The conservation studio...

In 2023, the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (WHITR-AP, Shanghai Center) launched the "World Heritage Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals" project (2023-2028). The overall goal of the project is to...

CCI is hiring! Are you passionate about heritage science and conservation? We’re looking for a Manager, Conservation Science (PC-04) to lead an interdisciplinary team at the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) in Ottawa, Ontario. What you’ll do: ✔ Manage a team of heritage scientists ✔ Lead...

This two-session virtual course (Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 March, 2pm to 5pm GMT both days) focusses on identifying the insect pests that may be found in collections of objects in museums and galleries, historic houses etc. Such insects may well have been observed and recorded on insect pest traps...

This virtual seminar delves into the health hazards frequently encountered with book and paper objects of libraries and archives. The session will primarily focus on toxic pigments, pesticides and mould that may be present in these materials and aims to equip participants with the basic awareness to...

This course presents a survey of hydrogel and gel-like materials for the controlled aqueous treatment of sensitive cultural heritage surfaces. The course will cover the theoretical background and practical aspects of gel formulation and application. During the week prior to the course, participants...

This virtual seminar (the last in a series* of 4 virtual seminars on the History and Identification of Pigments to be offered in October) introduces three of the main instrumental non-destructive techniques routinely used to identify pigments on works of art – scanning electron microscopy energy...