The Big Picture workshop focused on the unique challenges in the presentation, display, and collection care of large contemporary photographs. Over four days in June, 18 participants from a variety of public institutions and private practice, mostly US-based, gathered to discuss issues related to the preservation and conservation of large-scale works. To my surprise and
Welcome to the first eNews for 2022! The new year unfortunately didn’t waste any time throwing new challenges at us all, with the Omicron COVID-19 surge after Christmas and then the floods in NSW and Queensland. Many AICCM members, including members of the Disaster Preparedness Committee and the NSW and Qld Divisions, have been working
National Gallery of Australia The Conservation Department at the National Gallery of Australia is in for a busy year preparing for the Gallery’s 40th birthday celebration. So far this year there has been a major focus on the collection, redevelopment of displays, and lending. The Conservation Department has been reworking the loan assessment
2021 Zoom celebration of the AICCM Awards. In 2021, AICCM celebrated individuals and groups contributing to the conservation profession in Australia across six award categories. On Tuesday 14 December we ‘gathered’ together on Zoom to present the awards with AICCM President, Alice Cannon, acting as Master of Ceremonies and Quiz Master. Thank you
The AICCM Development Committee is ramping up its activities in the lead up to the AICCM’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. The Development Committee aims to identify, secure and manage financial and in-kind support for AICCM activities that contribute to the development of the profession, the capacity of its members and the preservation of cultural materials. To
In 2021, the Ligatus Summer School program was held, offering two courses over two weeks, and one of which, European Bookbinding 1450–1830, tutored by Professor Nicholas Pickwoad, I was fortunate to attend. The course is supported by the Ligatus Research Centre, University of the Arts London, and the Saint Catherine Foundation. Sixteen participants tuned in
Scroll is a journal supported by the Student Conservators at Melbourne (SC@M) and is a platform for cultural heritage students and alumni to express their ideas. The journal publishes essays, reviews, interviews, reports and works of creative expression. The editors of Scroll invite AICCM emerging conservators to submit articles for publication in Volume 2 of
Evan Tindal: objects conservator at Grimwade Conservation Services. Evan Tindal working on an outdoor bronze sculpture. How did you get started in conservation? I started out working in archaeology. My first job out of university in the US was cleaning excavated artefacts for a cultural resources management company in Charleston, South Carolina, where
Somehow, it’s nearly the end of 2021! And despite everything (ongoing global pandemics, etc.) it’s also been an amazingly productive year, with AICCM members organising and participating in a multitude of programs and events. Channelling some Christmas spirit, here are 12 of my favourites (partridges in pear trees and golden rings notwithstanding, and in
Australian Capital Territory National Gallery of Australia The Conservation Department at the National Gallery is back on-site after lockdown and into the swing of things with a busy program of loans, exhibitions, and travelling exhibitions. It is great to be on-site again, caring for the collection and seeing visitors in the building. The
