24-26 November 2017 | Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conservation and museum professionals are cordially invited to join the textile conservation symposium entitled 'Unroll and Unfold: Preserving Textiles and Thangkas to Last' jointly presented by IIC, the Palace Museum in Beijing and the Conservation Office of the Hong Kong SAR. The symposium will take place on 24-26 November at the Chiang Chen Studio Theatre at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, located just opposite to the Museum of History and is easily accessible by public transportation (see https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cpeo/ccst/location.php#!map[pp_gal]/0/ ). 18 textile specialists and scholars from various institutions will present case studies and latest research findings on the conservation as well as the artistic and historical aspects of textiles ranging from thangkas, embroideries, archaeological textiles along the Silk Road, and royal and ethnic costumes. Please go to http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Conservation/en_US/web/co/iic-pm-2017_hongk ongsymposium_programme.html to view the full line-up of our prestigious speakers in the programme, be sure to check out also the various social programmes we have planned for you! Registration for the event (including the complimentary reception, post-conference workshop and cultural tours) is now open! Please download the registration form from the event website and return the completed form to the Organising Committee at conservat...@lcsd.gov.hk. Registration is FREE. Act now as seats are limited! Organising Committee IIC-Palace Museum 2017 Hong Kong Symposium Graham Voce Executive Secretary International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works 3, Birdcage Walk, London, SW1H 9JJ, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7799 5500 Fax: +44 (0)20 7799 4961 www.iiconservation.org Follow IIC on our social networking pages: Facebook: www.facebook.com/International.Institute.for.Conservation LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/International-Institute-Conservation-Historic -Artistic-4974966[1] The Institute is a learned society, a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales ( No. 481522) and a registered charity (No. 209677) ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
