Past Lectures & Past Conferences
Events presented by the Getty Conservation Institute which explore a broad range of international conservation issues.
Video or audio is available for many of these past events. See event listings below for details.
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Past Lectures
Out in the Open: Conservation Challenges of Outdoor Public Art
May 15, 2012
A panel of professionals charged with the care of public art collections explored issues related to the management and conservation of outdoor artworks, including the physical environment, vandalism, funding, and public awareness.
May 15, 2012
A panel of professionals charged with the care of public art collections explored issues related to the management and conservation of outdoor artworks, including the physical environment, vandalism, funding, and public awareness.
This conversation with the artist, moderated by the GCI's Tom Learner, investigated the production, conservation, and display challenges that surround Valentine's work.
Susan Macdonald, head of field projects at the Getty Conservation Institute, led a panel of experts in a discussion on the preservation of historic cities and towns in the midst of rapid urban growth and change.
The Conservation of the Mosaic of the Transfiguration in the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai
April 14, 2011
April 14, 2011
On April 14 conservator and archaeologist Roberto Nardi recounted the steps taken to conserve and safeguard the Transfiguration mosaic, a jewel of early Byzantine art, located in the basilica of the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine in the Sinai.
Sustainability and Heritage in a World of Change
January 11, 2011
Susan Macdonald, head of field projects at the Getty Conservation Institute, led a panel of experts in a discussion on climate change, sustainable development, and their relationship to the conservation of cultural heritage
January 11, 2011
Susan Macdonald, head of field projects at the Getty Conservation Institute, led a panel of experts in a discussion on climate change, sustainable development, and their relationship to the conservation of cultural heritage
Finishing Touches: Conserving Wall Paintings and Other Architectural Surfaces
April 14, 2010
Jeanne Marie Teutonico, associate director of programs at the Getty Conservation Institute, led a panel discussion that examined how decorated architectural surfaces can be preserved in a way that maintains their historic integrity and cultural significance.
April 14, 2010
Jeanne Marie Teutonico, associate director of programs at the Getty Conservation Institute, led a panel discussion that examined how decorated architectural surfaces can be preserved in a way that maintains their historic integrity and cultural significance.
Art As Evidence: The Scientific Investigation of Works of Art
December 1, 2009
A panel of experts, including scientists and conservators, examined the impact of scientific analysis on how we understand, interpret, and care for art. David Bomford, associate director for collections at the Getty Museum, moderated the panel discussion.
December 1, 2009
A panel of experts, including scientists and conservators, examined the impact of scientific analysis on how we understand, interpret, and care for art. David Bomford, associate director for collections at the Getty Museum, moderated the panel discussion.
The California Missions: History, Art, and Preservation
October 20, 2009
Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute in partnership with Getty Trust Publications and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Western Regional Office, this panel discussion examined from multiple perspectives the history, art, and preservation of the California missions.
October 20, 2009
Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute in partnership with Getty Trust Publications and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Western Regional Office, this panel discussion examined from multiple perspectives the history, art, and preservation of the California missions.
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa Uncovered
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Michel Menu, head of the research department at the Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musées de France took the audience on a journey of exploration below the surface of Leonardo's extraordinary painting, Mona Lisa.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Michel Menu, head of the research department at the Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musées de France took the audience on a journey of exploration below the surface of Leonardo's extraordinary painting, Mona Lisa.
Ethical Dilemmas in the Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art
April 29, 2009
Often the difficult decisions being made by conservators for modern and contemporary art are highly complex, ethical dilemmas, and in many cases there are clear disagreements on how to resolve conflicting values. A panel of experts, including conservators, collection managers, and curators discussed the ethical considerations they are faced with when dealing with the ephemeral and transitory nature of many modern and contemporary artworks.
April 29, 2009
Often the difficult decisions being made by conservators for modern and contemporary art are highly complex, ethical dilemmas, and in many cases there are clear disagreements on how to resolve conflicting values. A panel of experts, including conservators, collection managers, and curators discussed the ethical considerations they are faced with when dealing with the ephemeral and transitory nature of many modern and contemporary artworks.
MYhistoricLA: Preserving Los Angeles
April 4, 2009
This public kickoff of Survey LA, Los Angeles' first-ever citywide survey of its historic resources was held at the Los Angeles Central Library and included a moderated panel discussion and screenings of the SurveyLA video. The event was sponsored by the Office of Historic Resources, City of Los Angeles; the Getty Conservation Institute; and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.
April 4, 2009
This public kickoff of Survey LA, Los Angeles' first-ever citywide survey of its historic resources was held at the Los Angeles Central Library and included a moderated panel discussion and screenings of the SurveyLA video. The event was sponsored by the Office of Historic Resources, City of Los Angeles; the Getty Conservation Institute; and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.
Conservation of the Ahichhatragarh-Nagaur Fort in India
March 19, 2009
Architect Minakshi Jain discussed how the previously dilapidated Ahichhatragarh-Nagaur Fort in India was dramatically transformed into a stunning model for the conservation of historic sites. A recipient of UNESCO's Award for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Conservation, the Ahichhatragarh project was recognized for setting new conservation standards by combining modern scientific methods with traditional building techniques.
March 19, 2009
Architect Minakshi Jain discussed how the previously dilapidated Ahichhatragarh-Nagaur Fort in India was dramatically transformed into a stunning model for the conservation of historic sites. A recipient of UNESCO's Award for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Conservation, the Ahichhatragarh project was recognized for setting new conservation standards by combining modern scientific methods with traditional building techniques.
Climate Change and Preserving Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century
November 8, 2008
Moderator Frances Anderton, of KCRW's DnA: Design and Architecture, and a panel of cultural heritage experts and environmentalists, discussed the ways climate change impacts the historic built environment and how best to meet this challenge. Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
November 8, 2008
Moderator Frances Anderton, of KCRW's DnA: Design and Architecture, and a panel of cultural heritage experts and environmentalists, discussed the ways climate change impacts the historic built environment and how best to meet this challenge. Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
For a Lasting Landscape: Paradise "Re-found" in the Gardens of Brécy
September 11, 2008
Eric Haskell, professor of French studies and humanities at Scripps College, and director of the Clark Humanities Museum at Scripps, spoke about the garden at Château de Brécy, located near the coast of Normandy, France. This dazzling, small-scale formal garden, constructed during the second half of the seventeenth century, underwent one of the most successful landscape preservation projects in Europe.
September 11, 2008
Eric Haskell, professor of French studies and humanities at Scripps College, and director of the Clark Humanities Museum at Scripps, spoke about the garden at Château de Brécy, located near the coast of Normandy, France. This dazzling, small-scale formal garden, constructed during the second half of the seventeenth century, underwent one of the most successful landscape preservation projects in Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Past Conferences
Facing the Challenges of Panel Paintings Conservation: Trends, Treatments and Training (2009)
The Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation, and the J. Paul Getty Museum hosted this May 2009 symposium at the Getty Center.
The Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation, and the J. Paul Getty Museum hosted this May 2009 symposium at the Getty Center.
The Object in Transition Conference (2008)
A Cross Disciplinary Conference on the Preservation and Study of Modern and Contemporary Art.
A Cross Disciplinary Conference on the Preservation and Study of Modern and Contemporary Art.
10th International Conference on the Study and Conservation of Earthen Architecture (2008)
This conference—the tenth to be organized by the earthen architecture community under the aegis of ICOMOS and the first to be held in Africa—provided a unique opportunity to discuss and observe firsthand conservation issues particular to sub-Saharan Africa, a region rich in earthen architecture.
This conference—the tenth to be organized by the earthen architecture community under the aegis of ICOMOS and the first to be held in Africa—provided a unique opportunity to discuss and observe firsthand conservation issues particular to sub-Saharan Africa, a region rich in earthen architecture.
Modern Paints Uncovered (2006)
This symposium, co-organized by Tate, the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and the Getty Conservation Institute, was the first to ever focus exclusively on conservation issues surrounding modern paints.
This symposium, co-organized by Tate, the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and the Getty Conservation Institute, was the first to ever focus exclusively on conservation issues surrounding modern paints.
Lessons Learned: Reflecting on the Theory and Practice of Mosaic Conservation (2005)
This ninth triennial meeting of the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics (ICCM) was coorganized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Institut National du Patrimoine of Tunisia.
This ninth triennial meeting of the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics (ICCM) was coorganized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Institut National du Patrimoine of Tunisia.
Second International Conference on the Conservation of Ancient Sites on the Silk Road (2004)
This international gathering—a follow-up to the 1993 conference—provided a forum for the latest ideas, experiences, methods, techniques, and research findings on the conservation and management of grotto sites.
This international gathering—a follow-up to the 1993 conference—provided a forum for the latest ideas, experiences, methods, techniques, and research findings on the conservation and management of grotto sites.
Mural Painting and Conservation in the Americas (2003)
This conference examined current research and practice in art history and conservation of 20th century mural painting in the Americas.
This conference examined current research and practice in art history and conservation of 20th century mural painting in the Americas.
Mortality Immortality: The Legacy of 20th-Century Art (1998)
This conference explored issues related to the preservation of contemporary art.
This conference explored issues related to the preservation of contemporary art.
Symposium on Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice (1995)
The study of painting techniques and materials used throughout history in various cultures was the focus of this conference.
The study of painting techniques and materials used throughout history in various cultures was the focus of this conference.
The Conservation of Archaeological Sites in the Mediterranean
Region (1995)
This conference sought to define more fully the values that archaeological sites hold for humanity, and to develop processes to manage and present these sites.
This conference sought to define more fully the values that archaeological sites hold for humanity, and to develop processes to manage and present these sites.
The Future of Asia's Past: Preservation of the Architectural
Heritage of Asia (1995)
The goal of this conference was to bring together scholars, policymakers, developers, and tourism officials to exchange ideas and to begin creating a framework for more coordinated preservation efforts in the region.
The goal of this conference was to bring together scholars, policymakers, developers, and tourism officials to exchange ideas and to begin creating a framework for more coordinated preservation efforts in the region.
National Summit on Emergency Response: Safeguarding Our Cultural
Heritage (1994)
The purpose of this meeting was to initiate the development of a national emergency infrastructure for cultural institutions.
The purpose of this meeting was to initiate the development of a national emergency infrastructure for cultural institutions.
International Conference on the Conservation of Ancient Sites
on the Silk Road (1993)
The purpose of this conference was to exchange ideas, experiences, methods, techniques, and research findings on the conservation and management of grotto sites.
The purpose of this conference was to exchange ideas, experiences, methods, techniques, and research findings on the conservation and management of grotto sites.
International Colloquium on Seismic Protection of Historic Buildings
and Monuments (1993)
This colloquium reviewed the seismic stabilization of historic buildings and monuments.
This colloquium reviewed the seismic stabilization of historic buildings and monuments.
28th International Archaeometry Symposium (1992)
A variety of topics related to archaeometry (the application of scientific techniques of investigation and analysis to archaeology) were addressed at this symposium.
A variety of topics related to archaeometry (the application of scientific techniques of investigation and analysis to archaeology) were addressed at this symposium.
Ancient and Historic Metals: Conservation and Scientific Research
(1991)
This international symposium addressed the technology, history, structure, and corrosion of ancient and historic metalwork.
This international symposium addressed the technology, history, structure, and corrosion of ancient and historic metalwork.
Symposium on the Conservation of Cultural Property in Asia and
the Pacific (1991)
Conservation issues in Asia and the Pacific, with particular attention to policies and conditions specific to the region, were the focus of this symposium.
Conservation issues in Asia and the Pacific, with particular attention to policies and conditions specific to the region, were the focus of this symposium.
International Seminar on the Conservation of Cultural Property
within the Urban Environment (1990)
Participants at this seminar exchanged information and discussed strategies for preserving historic districts while respecting social, political, and economic realities.
Participants at this seminar exchanged information and discussed strategies for preserving historic districts while respecting social, political, and economic realities.
6th International Conference on the Conservation of Earthen
Architecture (Adobe 90)(1990)
This conference served as a forum for the exchange of ideas, methods, techniques, and research findings among scientists and practitioners specializing in the preservation of earthen architecture.
This conference served as a forum for the exchange of ideas, methods, techniques, and research findings among scientists and practitioners specializing in the preservation of earthen architecture.
In Situ Archaeological Conservation (1986)
At this conference, archaeologists and conservators discussed the problems associated with conserving archaeological materials.
At this conference, archaeologists and conservators discussed the problems associated with conserving archaeological materials.
An International Meeting on the Study of Oriental Lacquerware
(1985)
This meeting was the first opportunity for urushi specialists to exchange knowledge of historical, technical, and scientific issues.
This meeting was the first opportunity for urushi specialists to exchange knowledge of historical, technical, and scientific issues.
Last updated: May 2012