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1. RE: Call for papers: "Textiles in Artifacts, Research-Conservation-Innovation." 2. FUTURE TALKS 025 last call ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Kisook Suh Posted: Monday October 20, 2025 6:50 AM Subject: RE: Call for papers: "Textiles in Artifacts, Research-Conservation-Innovation." Message: Hi Paul, Thank you for pointing out that not everyone has access to the attachment. I don't think the conference information is available on the web. Here I copied the document as below. It's a bit lengthy but hope this helps. ======================= 9th International Conservation Conference "Textiles in Artifacts. Research-Conservation-Innovation" April 15-17, 2026 – Torun The Department of Paper and Leather Conservation-Restoration at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, together with the Polish Institute of World Art Studies warmly invite for upcoming conference "Textiles in Artifacts. Research- Conservation-Innovation". Conference will take place in Torun on April 15 Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu Torun, Waly gen. Sikorskiego 13, 87-100 Torun. Textiles are an inseparable element of cultural heritage entirely unnoticed or secondary, yet highly significant in the context of research, conservation Their original utilitarian purpose has also acquired exceptional significance as an important symbol of power, As well as a component of key cultural assets, artistic crafts, archival materials, ethnographic objects, furniture, accessories and many others. issue of integrating materials within heritage objects, in constitute an integral componenet presents a complex challenge faced by art conservators, curatos and archivists. Interdisciplinary collaboration among specialists from diverese fields remains an invaluable contribution to the comprehensive understanding of both the material's properties and its interaction woth other substrates within a broader context. The conference will be dedicated to issues surrounding composite objects incorporating textiles as integral elements. Production, commerce and preservation form interconnected therems that draw upon multiple influences and disciplines, encompassing significant overlapping aspects of tangible and intangible heritage, cultural history, technical expertise and state-of-the-art research. In the era of rapid scientific and technological advancement, the conservation of historic textiles is gaining access to entirely new tools, methodologies and materials. The conference will address innovate (and traditional) approaches applied in the examination, reconstruction, storage and display of textiles requiring non-standard conservation strategies, such as objects with 9th International Conservation Conference "Textiles in Artifacts. Research-Conservation-Innovation". April 15-17, 2026 – Torun e Department of Paper and Leather Conservation-Restoration at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, together with the Polish Institute of World Art Studies warmly invite for upcoming conference "Textiles in Artifacts. Res Innovation". Conference will take place in Torun on April 15 Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu Torun, Waly gen. Sikorskiego Textiles are an inseparable element of cultural heritage rely unnoticed or secondary, yet highly significant in the context of and the long-term preservation of historic objects. Their original utilitarian purpose has also acquired exceptional significance as an important symbol of power, wealth and affiliation with a specific group. As well as a component of key cultural assets, artistic crafts, archival materials, ethnographic objects, furniture, accessories and many others. issue of integrating materials within heritage objects, in constitute an integral componenet presents a complex challenge faced by art conservators, curatos and archivists. Interdisciplinary collaboration among specialists from diverese fields remains an invaluable contribution to the nderstanding of both the material's properties and its interaction woth other substrates within a broader context. The conference will be dedicated to issues surrounding composite objects incorporating textiles as integral elements. Production, commerce nd preservation form interconnected therems that draw upon multiple influences and disciplines, encompassing significant overlapping aspects of tangible and intangible heritage, cultural history, technical expertise and art research. ra of rapid scientific and technological advancement, the conservation of historic textiles is gaining access to entirely new tools, methodologies and materials. The conference will address innovate (and traditional) approaches applied in the examination, reconstruction, storage and display of textiles – particularly in cases standard conservation strategies, such as objects with Innovation". Restoration at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, together with the Polish Institute of World Art Studies warmly invite for upcoming conference "Textiles in Artifacts. ResearchInnovation". Conference will take place in Torun on April 15-17, 2026 in The Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu Torun, Waly gen. Sikorskiego Textiles are an inseparable element of cultural heritage - sometimes rely unnoticed or secondary, yet highly significant in the context of term preservation of historic objects. Their original utilitarian purpose has also acquired exceptional significance wealth and affiliation with a specific group. As well as a component of key cultural assets, artistic crafts, archival materials, ethnographic objects, furniture, accessories and many others. The issue of integrating materials within heritage objects, in wich textiles constitute an integral componenet presents a complex challenge faced by art conservators, curatos and archivists. Interdisciplinary collaboration among specialists from diverese fields remains an invaluable contribution to the nderstanding of both the material's properties and its The conference will be dedicated to issues surrounding composite objects incorporating textiles as integral elements. Production, commerce nd preservation form interconnected therems that draw upon multiple influences and disciplines, encompassing significant overlapping aspects of tangible and intangible heritage, cultural history, technical expertise and ra of rapid scientific and technological advancement, the conservation of historic textiles is gaining access to entirely new tools, methodologies and materials. The conference will address innovate (and traditional) approaches applied in the examination, conservation, particularly in cases standard conservation strategies, such as objects with heterogenous material composition, monumental scale or those in a severely degraded condition, while taking into accountcultural and environmental challenges. Special emphasis will be places on technological innovations and interdisciplinary practices with the potential to transform textile conservation – both within major museum institutions and smaller conservation studios. This event will be an opportunity to present research findings and practical experiences, as well as to exchange ideas among academic communities and practitioners working with textiles, which are an integral part of tangible and intangible heritage. Thematic Blocs: 1. Textiles in Art History and Material Culture Research - Presence, Significance, Contexts 2. Reasearch on Textiles in Historic Monuments - Importance, Methods, Challenges 3. Textiles in Composite Objects – Interactions of Different Materials and Their Conservation 4. Innovations in Textile Conservations – New Materials, Technologies, Strategies 5. Protection of Textiles in Heritage Sites – Technical and Environmental Challenges/ Between Science, Practice and Heritage 6. Digitalization, Documentation and Acces to Collections We invite conservators, archaeologists, art historians, curators, archivists, anthropologists, artits and other interested in this field to submit paper proposals. The presentation time is 20 minutes. A poster session will be also orginized. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition of historic textille objects at Collegium Maximum, Plac Rapackiego 1 , Torun, as well as a study visit to the Old Town Complex in Torun. Deadline for submitting abstracts: until 30 November 2025 to the email address [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Notification of Acceptance or Rejection of Paper and Poster Proposals: 30 January 2026 Conference language : Polish, English Conference Fee The conference fee includes registration, participation on paper and poster sessions, catering (16-16 April 2026), and conferece materials: 600 PLN – regular participants 450 PLN - speakers Students are exempt from the conference fee Accomodation Accomodation should be arranged individually Suggested option for individual booking: University Hotel Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Szosa Chelminska 83A, 87-100 Torun +48 56 611-28-00; +48 512 011-331 Payment Deadline : 15 February 2026 Failure to make the payment by the deadline will be considered a withdrawal from the conference. Please note: Cancellations made after 28 February 2026 and non-attendace at the conference will not entitle participants to a refund of the conference fee. ------------------------------ Kisook Suh Conservator Metropolitan Museum of Art, Textile Conservation Department New York NY ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 10-17-2025 12:53 From: Paul Hepworth Subject: Call for papers: "Textiles in Artifacts, Research-Conservation-Innovation." Hi, Could you please put a link for this conference into a message? Not everyone who might be interested is an AIC member and the attachment now requires that one go through AIC to see it. As I want to pass this along to Turkish colleagues, they will need to be able to access the information directly. Thank you in advance. Paul Hepworth Original Message: Sent: 10/16/2025 12:28:00 PM From: Kisook Suh Subject: Call for papers: "Textiles in Artifacts, Research-Conservation-Innovation." Call for papers: "Textiles in Artifacts, Research-Conservation-Innovation." 9th International Conservation Conference in April 16-17, 2026, hosted by Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland. Please see attachment for details. ------------------------------ Kisook Suh Conservator Metropolitan Museum of Art, Textile Conservation Department New York NY ------------------------------ 2.From: Tim Bechthold Posted: Monday October 20, 2025 6:50 AM Subject: FUTURE TALKS 025 last call Message: Last Call for FUTURE TALKS 025! Failure never looked so fabulous! Join us November 57, 2025, for FUTURE TALKS 025 - the ultimate gathering of global experts unraveling the curious, complex, and crumbling world of innovative materials and modern technologies in modern and contemporary art. >From Barbie dolls to laser cleaning, polyurethane nightmares to 3D-printed >miracles - we've got lectures, keynotes, and a speed poster session that will >melt your mind (but not your materials). Whether you're into nitrocellulose, polyethylene, modern textiles, or digital replicas, this is your chance to connect, question, and challenge the future of conservation. Don't miss keynotes by Maartje Dros & Eric Klaarenbeek, Patrick Cramer, and Jochen Mller, plus a blowout evening reception on Thursday! Time is ticking - register now and secure your spot before it's preserved forever in history. More info at: https://future-talks-025.de <https://future-talks-025.de> / Ticket <https://future-talks-025.de/> Let's talk about the failure. Let's talk about success. You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. 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