The Asia Pacific Twentieth Century Conservation Art Research Network (APTCCARN) is a collaborative effort to explore the history and preservation of twentieth-century cultural material in Asia and the Pacific. These relatively recent works of art are important in terms of national identity and memory, yet research on their preservation has not been a major focus of research in our region. Our focus on works of art made in "international" rather than "traditional" styles and techniques reveals important information about the culture and conditions in the region through the twentieth century.
APTCCARN comprises of a group of researchers whose work focuses on art produced during the twentieth century in the Asia-Pacific region. This research is informed by art historical research, art curatorial practice and conservation and scientific inquiry. Arising from a previous collaborative project The Behaviour of Western Artists’ Materials in Tropical Climates.
For more information see the following websites:
Asia Pacific Twentieth Century Conservation Art Research Network
Behaviour of Western Artists’ Materials in Tropical Climates