Seminar Contemporary Art Conservation in practice:
New approaches in decision-making, treatment
techniques and the collection care for modern art
by Lydia Beerkens.
4-5-6 April 2018 at SRAL Studios, Weibengahal,
Avenue Ceramique 224, 6221KX Maastricht
Hosted by SRAL www.sral.nl
Overview:
The material given in the seminar is directed
towards the latest developments in this field
Lectures on:
Contemporary materials and techniques in the art
production
Different ways of decision making
Ethics and aesthetics in the
(conservation)treatment of modern art
Strategies for a tailored (specific?) approach per
Art Movement (kinetic art, Zero art, Arte Povera,
Outdoor Sculptures etc.)
The artist’s involvement and guidelines for daily
practice
Platform discussion:
on conservation issues and case studies from the
participants
Practical sessions:
Recognising plastics in your collection
The Artist Interview as a tool in conservation
Visit:
A local artist studio
Public Art route Maastricht
The seminar will consist of a series of Lectures,
a Platform Discussion and Practical Sessions lead
by Dr. Lydia Beerkens, Senior Conservator Modern
and Contemporary Art at SRAL. In addition, a visit
to a local Maastricht artist will be organised for
the group. The seminar will also include an
outdoor session (weather permitting) discussing
issues relating to outdoor sculptures in public
spaces.
Lydia Beerkens is a leading researcher and
practitioner in modern art conservation, and has
worked in this field for museum and corporate
collections for 20 years now. She teaches,
lectures and publishes internationally and is
involved in various research projects.
This three-day workshop focuses on the theory and
practice in conservation of modern and
contemporary art, a relatively new specialisation
within the field of art conservation. The workshop
will discuss major themes such as decision making,
ethics and aesthetics, the role of the artist
through a varied selection of cases from the
studio practice including topics as plastics
conservation, preservation of kinetic Art, The
Artist Interview as a tool, on the cleaning of
Zero artworks, and Sculptures in public space.
Who can participate:
There will be 18-20 places available for:
Young and Mid-career conservators in modern art
conservation.
Collection managers and Curators in Contemporary Art.
Call for case-studies:
The participants are welcomed to bring in
case-studies from their own practice to be
discussed during the platform session on
conservation issues.
The workshop language is English.
Seminar fees:
€550.00
Seminar fees will include lunches.
There will be 15 places available for:
Young and Mid-career Conservators in Modern Art
Conservation.
Collection Managers and Curators in Contemporary Art.
Registration forms are available on the SRAL
website and should be returned to [email protected] by
1 March 2018.
Discount bookings for accommodation at Townhouse
Design Hotel through SRAL.
Organisers:
Kate Seymour and Siska Losse
Applicants will be selected on relevance of their
daily working practice in the field of modern art
conservation. Applications will be informed by
31st March 2017 of their place.
SRAL is a leading institute specialised in the
conservation and restoration of paintings,
sculptures, contemporary artworks and historic
interiors. We provide an integrated approach to
conservation issues through research, consultancy
and education.
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Siska Losse
Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL)
Avenue Ceramique 224
6221 KX Maastricht
The Netherlands
T.: +31(0)43 3218444
www.sral.nl
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