Faraday Theatre, Royal Institution
London, UK
Friday 12 July 2013
The British Association of Paintings Conservator-Restorers is pleased to announce a major retrospective and discussion of the future of painting conservation.
Fifty years ago, as the nation was emerging from post-war depression, caring for the nation's heritage became imbued with higher ideals, reflecting a new found optimism and confidence in organisation, technology and cultural harmony. This conference will examine and celebrate the aspirations and achievements of the early painting conservation pioneers and those who followed them.
The following pre-eminent speakers will trace the trajectory of conservation practice, philosophy, teaching, technology and professional organisation over the last half century. Leading us to examine the fundamental principles of our profession today and appraise the challenges that will face the next generation of practitioners.
David Bomford
Director of Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Prof. Aviva Burnstock
Head of the Department of Conservation and Technology
Courtauld Institute of Art, London
Prof. Alan Cummings
Emeritus Professor
Royal College of Art, London / Visiting Professor, Faculty of
Engineering, Imperial College, London
Dr. Joyce Hill Stoner
Professor and Paintings Conservator
University of Delaware/Winterthur
Dr. Salvador Munoz-Vinas
Professor of the Conservation Department
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Dr. Nicholas Penny
Director
National Gallery, London
Prof. Richard Wolbers
Associate Professor
Art Conservation, University of Delaware
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Early Bird ticket rates are available until Sunday 12 May 2013.
Standard ticket rates apply until sales end on 11 July 2013.