We are pleased to announce the creation of a new Institute of Conservation (Icon) Network dedicated to the preservation of modern materials.
The Modern Materials Network intends to create a platform for sharing knowledge and expertise on the sustainable care of the modern materials that are increasingly prevalent in contemporary society, and which are therefore increasingly found in our collections and conservation labs. In light of the upcoming Icon19 triennial conference in Belfast, we are putting out a call for papers in the hope that a dedicated session can be held on the conservation of modern materials. Topics can be as wide-ranging as scientific material analyses; theoretical approaches to the ethics of preserving objects with limited lifespans; or lessons learned from relevant projects or treatments. To submit your abstract, visit the #Icon19 webpages of the Icon website ( https://icon.org.uk/icon-conference-2019). Deadline for submissions is *31st October*. Any questions can be directed toward Modern Materials Network co-chairs Jannicke Langfeldt ACR ([email protected]) and Vanessa Applebaum ([email protected]). *VANESSA APPLEBAUM CONSERVATOR - OBJECTS* +44 (0)207 942 4127 Science Museum Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
