We are pleased to announce that the issue no. 25 of e-conservation magazine is now online and available to read and download from our website.
We also have an important announcement to make concerning our publication. Please read it on our blog. We hope you will enjoy reading it.
The present issue of e-conservation magazine, at its 25th edition in spring 2013, is marking a milestone in our existence. After 6 years of continuous online presence we celebrate today not the end, but the beginning of a new stage in our existence: e-conservation magazine becomes a scientific journal. We started in 2007 as the first online conservation magazine released in open access and turned during the years into one of the most popular and worldwide read publications of our field. We have hoped but not anticipated this success. We are thankful to you, our faithful reader who made us grow and became better by the day. We are undoubted to our authors who contributed valuable content and worked closely with us, many times against the pressing deadlines. We are grateful to those people who stood by us since the beginning: our collaborators and reviewing committee, the team behind the scenes whose efforts remain invisible most of the time. Last but not least, we owe the existence of this magazine to those who had the courage to establish it and the dedication to continue on a volunteering basis, donating their free time and expertise to provide the best publishing experience.
The success of this publication is due to all of you. So it is with enthusiasm and renewed hopes that we announce this transformation. For us it represents the step forward that will allow us to continue in a better, more
sustainable way.
The format that is known to you today, that of a magazine, enabled us to include a wide range of articles, including news, projects, case studies, book reviews. Our intention all the way was to remain accessible to anyone. We have achieved this goal but even though the articles are available worldwide, easily spread and referenced, as magazine our indexing is limited. In practice, and taking into consideration the best interest of our authors, we need to go a step forward and turn into a journal starting from September 2013.
To make this happen, e-conservation has teamed up with HERCULES, a research center of excellence from the University of Évora, Portugal. HERCULES is one of the most advanced research centers of cultural heritage in Europe and a welcomed addition to the e-conservation team. On the practical side, a new editorial board as well as an enlarged scientific committee will be established. Nevertheless, these changes will be mostly felt in the administration since on the frontend the publication will continue in the same way you are already familiar with.
e-conservation journal will be available from a new website – www.e-conservation.org – while the archives of e-conservation magazine will always remain available from www.e-conservationline.com
The next Big Stuff conference on large technology heritage is being held on September 25-27 2013 in Ottawa, Canada. The theme is “Saving Big Stuff in tough economic times”. Big things mean big teams and diverse viewpoints, so we would love to hear from anyone involved with big old machinery heritage, from heritage professionals, to private owners and volunteer helpers. If you’d like to present a paper please send an abstract (400-600 words) by March 31, 2013 to Sue Warren at BigStuff2013@technomuses.ca
For more information about the conference, go to http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/whatson/big_stuff_conference.cfm
When: 28-29 May 2013
Where: Tomar, Portugal
This two day symposium will focus on artistic tradition within the field of polychrome sculpture relating to decorative practice. After two symposiums on construction techniques (Maastricht 2010 and Glasgow 2012), the main focus will now be on decorative practices, from painting materials, to varnishes or metal leaf applications,…
The meeting will provide a forum for discussion between conservators, conservation scientists, researchers, educators and curators to discuss artistic practice within the field of polychrome sculpture. The symposium aims to bring together international experts on polychrome decorative practice and to provide an opportunity for the worldwide conservation community to exchange new research, experiences and expertise within this field.
Further information: http://www.icom-cc.org/52/event/?id=205
Institution: International Conservation Center – Citta di Roma
Saving the Stones is a three or five month training internship in conservation and historic preservation. The program is intended to give recent graduates of museology, archaeology, architecture, design, history, art, geography, and other related subjects, the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge hands-on in the field of conservation. Held at the campus of the Center in UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Acre, Israel, this training internship provides intimate access to the veritable living laboratory for the study and application of practical heritage conservation methods and skills. Acre is an historic port city on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and is home to remains of world cultures including the Hellenistic, Roman, Mamluk, Crusaders, Ottoman Empire, and the British Mandate.
The program includes: Three intensive months foundational conservation and historic preservation studies, including theoretical and practical documentation and survey methods, and treatment planning through to application. Two months optional advanced practicum, during which the knowledge acquired by the foundation unit is applied and thorough personal research is conducted. On site practical application with ongoing national conservation projects. Including: mortar and stone preservation at David’s Tomb and the Western Wall Tunnels, mosaic conservation at Caesarea, and historic building technologies in Acre. Throughout the program, interns work alongside conservation specialists, archaeologists, and architects of the highest professional and academic level. Accommodation and additional enrichment activities included! Tuition fee required but generous tuition grants are available to eligible applicants.
Contact the International Conservation Center: center@israntique.org.il for more information and to request an application package.
Shelley-Anne Peleg International Conservation Center Acre, Israel center@israntique.org.il Phone: 972.4.9817322
http://www.antiquities.org.il/akko
http://www.facebook.com/internationalconservationcenter
http://www.facebook.com/savingthestones
Period: February 18 – July 13, 2013
Application Deadline: December 13, 2012
How to apply: email center@israntique.org.il to request application package
We are pleased to announce that the issue no. 24 of e-conservation magazine is now online and available to read and download from our website. This is one of the most exhaustive issues we have published so far including a large range of articles on conservation science, 3D documentation, preventive conservation and practical interventions, among others. We hope you will enjoy reading it.
The Examination of Transparent Coatings on Furniture and Wooden Objects
Starting date: 24 September 2012
Description: Internet-based training module for continuing professional training of conservation specialists This course emphasizes a practical approach to coatings examination, from overall inspection techniques to spot analysis: It covers observation with visible and ultraviolet light, solubility tests, examination of cross-sections, microchemical tests as well as histochemical staining methods. Useful tips are provided for the use of specific equipment and facilities. Health and safety issues are also addressed. In addition, the course conveys fundamental information about the primary materials used in different types of coatings, their chemical and physical properties, as well as factors influencing deterioration and surface phenomena.
Microbial Infestation of Objects of Art and Cultural Heritage
Starting date: 24 September 2012
Description: Internet-based training module for continuing professional training of conservation specialists. The focal point of this course is presenting different methods of detecting and analyzing microorganisms encountered in objects of cultural heritage. Essentially the courses are divided into modules. This allows judging the scope and content of the courses to help estimate the time and work involved.
Restoration Theories and Methods from 1945 to the present day
Starting date: 24 September 2012
Description: Internet-based training module for continuing professional training of conservation specialists. The course focuses on the history of restoration as explained through the different restoration theories and their practical application in Italy and elsewhere since the late 1940s. The course also deals with colour theory in order to better understand the practical application of retouch methods that will be introduced in great detail.
Online registration form:
http://www.hornemann-institut.de/english/fbk_anmeldung.php
First Workshop open for Bookings: 22nd – 23rd September
by Christabel Blackman (Masters Degree in Science in Conservation of Cultural Materials).
“Being an artist and not knowing how to mix and apply varnishes is akin to living on take-away food”.
The workshop will consist of various lectures and power-point presentations to facilitate the understanding of varnishes in both theory and practice. The purpose of the workshop is to enable professional artists to learn how to prepare their own varnishes, and how they can be tailored to their own particular needs. It will enable the participant to be capable of fabricating the varnish from prime ingredients. It will furthermore teach the participant to apply the varnish in a manner that will achieve the desired effect.
Day One:
History of Varnishes and their usage, with particular focus on the field of easel paintings or polychromed objects.
Basic chemistry notions about natural resins, polymers and the innovative low molecular weight varnishes; free radicals and stabilizers; waxes, rubbers and other additives; principles of oxidation and solvents.
Health and Studio Safety; different parameters of toxicity of solvents, volatility, concentrations and protective measures.
Elaboration and preparation of different types of varnishes: sunbleached shellac, low molecular weight polymer resin (regalrez 1094), natural dammar resin and paraloid B72. Questions and Answers.
Day Two:
Brief studies of light incidence refraction principles. Varnishes and their application potential and praxis.
Different methods of application; spraying techniques, brushing, rubbing, heating, etc.
Study of different types of additives and their physical and chemical makeup.
Outline and demonstrations of different types of applications to achieve different effects.
Case studies.
Questions and Answers.
Christabel Blackman is an internationally acclaimed expert in Conservation Techniques and Theory. Her work on the practical side of investigation into the use of varnishes in the workshop or studio has been popularly received from all corners of the earth. With over thirty years of experience in conservation practice, she has accumulated an enormous amount of knowledge about the chemistry, usage and application of varnishes. She has experimented widely with the use of innovative low molecular weight varnishes and their use in the artist’s studio. She has lectured about varnishes in both Spanish and English internationally. She has also published several congress papers and articles on varnishes.
http://www.e-conservationline.com/content/view/568/145/
The workshop will be held at the Culture at Work Studio in Pyrmont, Sydney.
The Cost of the two day workshop is $495.00
All inquiries, please contact
christabelblackman@gmail.com
or
Christabel 0450 627 916
This first edition of the Conservation and Restoration Summer University is dedicated to the study of “Analytical techniques in cultural heritage”. It will take place at Aveiro University (Portugal), between the 3rd and the 7th of September 2012 and aims to getter professionals and students related to different areas of cultural heritage: restorers, conservators, curators, art historians, archaeologists, physics, chemists, museum technicians, etc.
One of the main goals of this meeting is to promote the knowledge of how the different techniques can be applied to the study and conservation of cultural assets and also to present the most recent developments in these areas.
Further information: http://www.tacelo.ipt.pt/
Fellowship in Painting Conservation
The Chrysler Museum of Art
The Chrysler Museum of Art Norfolk, Virginia http://www.chrysler.org is offering a nine month fellowship in the conservation of paintings.
The Fellowship will focus on the study, examination and treatment of paintings. The successful candidate will gain experience working on paintings in the museum’s conservation laboratory and will participate in all departmental activities including documentation, analysis and research on the Chrysler’s extensive collection. They will also gain experience in installations, changing exhibitions, assessments and loans as well as interacting with the public through gallery talks and demonstrations. The museum will be undergoing a major renovation in the coming year and the conservation fellow will be actively engaged in many facets of this process. Fellowship will be available beginning in the fall of 2012, and includes a $25,000 stipend. The deadline for applications is May 10,2012.
Eligibility: Candidates will be considered who are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from a recognized conservation training program, or who have similar training or experience. The individual selected must be legally entitled to work in the United States.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and professional references along with a written statement of the candidate’s interest and intent in applying for the fellowship. Finalists will be asked to submit examples from their portfolio of selected treatments. Send application materials to:
Mark Lewis
Chrysler Museum of Art
245 W. Olney Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Fax: 757-664-6201
mlewis@chrysler.org
