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1. [EVENT] A Peek at Potter: The public examination and treatment of The Bull (1647) at the Mauritshuis 2. RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Katarina Trajkovic Posted: Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20 PM Subject: [EVENT] A Peek at Potter: The public examination and treatment of The Bull (1647) at the Mauritshuis Message: A Peek at Potter: The public examination and treatment of The Bull (1647) at the Mauritshuis Looking closer at Paulus Potter's 17th-century masterpiece, "The Bull", and the problems of change. 30 September 2025 7pm – 8pm BST | Online Conservators Abbie Vandivere and Jolijn Schilder will present the turbulent history, visual and chemical changes, and treatment of the largest 17th-century painting in the Mauritshuis: The Bull by Paulus Potter (1647). They will address questions like: - Why and how did Potter make so many changes as he developed his composition of the "ideal" bull? - Why was the sky so broadly overpainted during previous treatments, and how do we deal with this during the restoration? - Should later additions remain visible or be covered at the retouching stage? - What steps did we follow to restore a large painting in front of the museum public, and what advice do we have for conservators facing similar challenges? For more information about the project: https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en/what-s-on/exhibitions/a-peek-at-potter <https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en/what-s-on/exhibitions/a-peek-at-potter> The scientific research was carried out in cooperation with the Rijksmuseum, the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, and the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI). A previous ICON lecture (Uncovering a Lost Masterpiece: The hidden story behind Paulus Potter's The Abduction of Europa) focused on a related painting in the NGI collection. Will we see you there? For booking and more information, please visit Icon's Event page <https://www.icon.org.uk/events/a-peek-at-potter-the-public-examination-and-treatment-of-the-bull-1647-at-the-mauritshuis.html?utm_campaign=Paintings%2BGroup%253A%2BA%2BPeek%2Bat%2BPotter%253A%2BThe%2Bpublic%2Bexamination%2Band%2Btreatment%2Bof%2BThe%2BBull%2B%25281647%2529%2Bat%2Bthe%2BMauritshuis&utm_medium=email>. ------------------------------ Katarina Trajkovic Student, MA Conservation of Fine Art (Easel Paintings) Northumbria University Newcastle Program in Preventive Conservation/Conservation of Fine Art ------------------------------ 2.From: Alexandros Koukos Posted: Saturday August 16, 2025 5:00 PM Subject: RE: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Message: Dear AIC president, I understand that you may be under a lot of pressure by the AIC establishment to supress voices that speak openly about the Genocide committed by Israel in Palestine. However, with all due respect, I do not believe that circulating questionable glossaries helps promoting constructive and respectful dialogue within our communities. On the contrary, such actions create confusion and frustration, and they undermine both the freedom of speech and credibility of the organisation you lead. I would have rather expected from you an official statement condemning: the Genocide in Gaza the Terrorist attacks, killing of civilians, and illegal occupation of Palestinian land by settlers in west bank the Racial Segregation and Apartheid Policies the systematic and relentless Dehumanization and Humiliation of the Palestinians the killing of Palestinian doctors, health care staff and paramedics the killing of journalists the Imprisonment and Torture of thousands of Innocent civilians, including Children in Israeli prisons the demolition of hospitals, schools, mosques, churches, entire villages and towns the Ethnic Cleansing the imposed Starvation of millions of Palestinians and last but not least the destruction of Palestine's Cultural Heritage which brings us to the subject at hand. Palestinian monuments, archaeological sites, historic buildings, entire villages and cemeteries, museums and libraries, artefacts and manuscripts have been obliterated. These atrocities are well documented, despite Israel's ongoing efforts to destroy and distort the evidence. Should we remain silent while such deplorable crimes unfold before our very eyes? We chose this profession because we are committed to preserving heritage and culture -to safeguarding, from both natural and manmade destruction, the evidence of human activity embodied in objects, buildings, cities, and landscapes dating back to the dawn of humanity. These elements carry not only material value, but they are intricately woven into the language, religion, ethics, values, rituals, and arts of the civilisation that created them. Without them, there would be no proof that these civilizations ever existed. This is precisely what Israel has been seeking to erase in Palestine-its PEOPLE, its CULTURAL HERITAGE and HISTORY-since 1948 when it became a state, and even earlier, in 1917, with the issuance of the Balfour Declaration. From that moment onward, Israel has systematically targeted everything Palestinian, whether tangible or intangible. The infamous phrase "a land without a people for a people without a land" raises a critical question: if that were true, where did the millions of Palestinian refugees-displaced within their own country, across the Middle East, and around the world-come from? Now, more than ever, we must stand on the right side of history-not only as conservators, but as human beings. We must act to end this profound injustice. The Palestinian people must be freed, and their homeland restored and returned to them. This ongoing tragedy, perpetrated by Israel and enabled by its powerful allies, demands our collective conscience, courage and unequivocal condemnation. ------------------------------ Alexandros Koukos Photography Conservator The National Trust Liverpoo United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-05-2025 18:39 From: Corina Rogge Subject: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Dear all, AIC values all our members, and we are dedicated to providing a community that embraces diversity and provides a welcoming and respectful environment where we can share, learn, agree, or disagree. We can, even when we are discussing fraught or emotional subjects, be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. Promoting constructive and respectful dialogue among our communities is an important and shared value. To that end, I want to share a valuable resource that has been put out by the International Press Institute: "Use With Care: A Reporter's Glossary of Loaded Language in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (attached as a pdf, also available for download here <https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/assets/docs/197/150/4d96ac5-55a3396.pdf>). The International Press Institute <https://ipi.media/about/> is a global network of journalists, editors and media executives who promote independent journalism and defend media freedom. Their document is an attempt to present a collection of terms which may be regarded as biased or can be misunderstood or are misleading, provide brief explanations as to why they are fraught, and suggest alternatives. The guide was based upon the analysis and work of six journalists and media experts from the Palestinian Territories and Israel and takes care to include both perspectives and explain the differences in perceptions of terms. I encourage anyone who engages in discussion of historic or modern events to read it; I have found it very educational and it has helped me understand nuances of terms I was missing and to be more conscientious in my own word choices. The words we choose, especially when discussing lived experiences, injustice, loss, or identity can open the door to meaningful dialogue, or create barriers and cause harm. Even the title of IPI guide uses a charged term "Conflict." Our shared goal as a community is not to silence or alienate one another, but to better understand one another and I hope this guide will contribute to this effort. Thank you for helping uphold a culture of care, curiosity, and respect--even in hard conversations. With respect and appreciation, Cory Rogge ------------------------------ Corina Rogge President of the American Institute for Conservation Director of Conservation The Menil Collection ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
