International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
"The role of restorers in combating the illegal trade in works of art is complex and delicate. On the one hand, their deep knowledge and technical skills make them key figures in the process of authentication and reassessment of works of art, making them potential targets for traffickers seeking to...
I am delighted to share with you the exciting news that our paper titled "Characteristics of Sizing Materials Used in Persian Medieval Manuscripts: Physical, Optical, Spectral Imaging, and Fungicidal Properties" has been published in Studies in Conservation under Taylor and Francis. You can access...
Does your museum have a groundbreaking sustainable development project? ICOM is looking for museums to showcase innovative practices that align with the 5 P's of Agenda 2030: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership. The inaugural ICOM Award is calling for innovative applicants! This is...
El objetivo principal de esta ponencia es demostrar, a través de ejemplos claros y prácticos, las amplias posibilidades que ofrece la fotogrametría para la evaluación y el diagnóstico de bienes culturales tridimensionales. Los participantes obtendrán una comprensión importante sobre esta técnica y...
Join the survey from Cyril Maucourant, a postdoctoral researcher fellow in stone conservation and materials science at Sheffield Hallam University. The participation of stone conservators (working in a museum and built heritage sectors) in answering a quick online survey about using nano lime for...
We're conducting a brief survey to understand the Jordan Trail's needs for responsible tourism, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation. Link for the survey: https://forms.gle/hVAibbbS5Fo4N5TB9 Responses are confidential. Thank you for your generous cooperation. Dr. Sami Alhasanat...
In this seminar, David Scott examines the sophisticated metallurgical techniques used in the fabrication of bronze mirrors, which were used in China from the 3rd millennium BC to recent times – some 4,000 years of bronze technology. The different ways mirrors could be made reflect the broader...
We are seeking Conservators to join our talented international team at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum. The newest member of Qatar Museums, 3-2-1 opened in 2022 and is one of the largest and most interactive Olympic Museums in the world. The Museum is a member of the Olympic Museum Network...
This symposium brings together an international group of experts in the mechanical characterization of historic and artists' materials to discuss current and future trends in the study and preservation of museum collections. We will create a forum to discuss how mechanical research can inform...
My name is Michela Contessi, and I am an Italian restorer. I am currently attending the Master of Cultural Property Protection in Crisis Response-CPP at the University of Turin, which will end in December with the final thesis. That is why I would like to research restorers' perceptions of the...