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A series of public lectures examining a broad range of conservation issues from around the world
Unimpaired for Future Generations: Preserving Objects, Sites, and Structures in National Parks
May 15, 2008
Frank McManamon, chief archaeologist for the National Park Service (NPS), discussed the role of the NPS in protecting cultural resources at a wide variety of locations.
Spanning History: The Bridges of the Los Angeles River
April 10, 2008
Many of the iconic bridges that span the Los Angeles River are slated for retrofit and, in some cases, demolition. Larry Mantle, host of KPCC's Air Talk moderated a panel discussion of experts and preservationists on the status and plans for these landmarks.
The Past in Perspective: A Critical Reflection on the Work of the Getty Conservation Institute
March 27, 2008
Jeanne Marie Teutonico, the Getty Conservation Institute's Associate Director, Programs, presented a critical reflection on the Institute's work over the last fifteen years and discussed the way changes in approach and emphasis reflect the evolving nature of conservation practice.
Object in Transition: Contemporary Voices
January 24, 2008
Artists Robert Gober, Rachel Harrison, Paul McCarthy, and Doris Salcedo joined curator Elisabeth Sussman and conservator Christian Scheidemann in discussing the often complex production process of their art works, the ephemeral nature of some of the modern materials from which they are created, and the implications this may have for the long-term survival of their art.
The Conservation of Two Newly Rediscovered Paintings by Caravaggio
November 8, 2007
Rupert Featherstone, senior conservator for the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor, United Kingdom discussed the conservation of two recently recognized autograph works by Caravaggio, Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew and A Boy Peeling Fruit in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen.
Preserving Family and Community Heritage
October 18, 2007
Don Williams, senior conservator at the Smithsonian Institution, educator, and author of Saving Stuff: How to Care for and Preserve Your Collectibles, Heirlooms, and Other Prized Possessions, provided insight into professional museum techniques that can be used to protect your valued possessions.
Africa's Vanishing Past
September 27, 2007
Susan McIntosh, an archaeologist from Rice University, spoke about the vanishing archaeological record of ancient sites as a result of continued looting and the steps that can be taken to stem the destruction.
Last updated: May 2008
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