Projects & Initiatives

Conservation departments at the Getty Museum use 3D technologies to aid in mountmaking, research, and restoration

A new stabilization process for adobe developed through research at historic Fort Selden

Creating a self-supporting framework for microfading tester users and allied professionals & facilitating museum lighting policy discussion

Increasing recognition and improving conservation of African American heritage through more inclusive and equitable preservation practices

Creating a deeper narrative of L.A. through portraits, DNA, and oral histories of changemakers in collaboration with artist Marcus Lyon

Sustainable solutions for the conservation of mosaics removed from their original archaeological setting

Five case studies in using alternatives to air-conditioning for controlling humidity in historic buildings

Application of the biomedical technique, ELISA, to the identification of proteins in binding media in paint

A collaborative exploration of ancient panel-painting production that facilitates international scholarly exchange

Courses and workshops on basic conservation principles in the care of archaeological materials

Open-source software platform freely available for cultural heritage organizations to independently deploy to manage cultural heritage data

Course on conservation documentation tools and techniques to help produce better-informed conservation decisions

New findings into materials and fabrication processes of Los Angeles-based artists since the 1950s and their significance for conservation

New findings on traditional Asian organic colorants, including a strategy for analysis and databases for professionals

Examining crated art objects in transit to assess damage risk and cushioning material performance and to inform packing practice

New findings on materials and techniques used to create red-and-black-figure pottery in ancient Athens

A collaborative database and the development of reference standards supporting efforts to authenticate and accurately date French gilt bronzes

Developing a holistic and sustainable approach to complex conservation and management issues across the World Heritage site of Bagan

New methods for identifying binding media in paint

Training and capacity-building for professionals working in built heritage, focused on regional preservation challenges