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Synchrotron Radiation and Neutrons in Art and Archaeology International Conference
SR2A 2025 Los Angeles
(opens in new tab)Join this 3-day conference, with an Emerging Professionals Seminar, on the latest in synchrotron radiation for cultural heritage studies
Lita Albuquerque: Dust to Dust
Video
(opens in new tab)Albuquerque reflects on the arc of her creative practice and explores the meaning of conservation in relation to her ephemeral work
A Paint Out
Article
How Raymond Pettibon’s painting methods were recorded in real time to aid future conservation efforts
What Does It Mean to Be from LA?
Article
Alta combines genetic science, photographic portraits, and oral storytelling to tell a deeper story of LA
Conservation Perspectives
Our biannual magazine exploring topics in conservation through in-depth articles and roundtable discussion