Archive for Collaborations

The Conservation of Material Culture in Tropical Climates

Jun 01, 2012 9 Comments by

Silpakorn University recently hosted the 3rd APTCCARN (Asia Pacific Twentieth Century Conservation Art Research Network) Meeting in Nakhon Pathom at the end of April 2012. The conference covered a broad range of topics relevant to the conservation of material culture in tropical climates. Talks were given on three main topics: artists’ materials and materiality, conservation […]

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Collaborative project on Vietnamese lacquer

May 23, 2011 2 Comments by

In January 2010, Asiarta Foundation and the Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles initiated a collaborative research project with the aim of investigating Vietnamese lacquer. Initial analytical results are expected towards the end of 2011. Vietnamese lacquer is distinct from lacquer used in the decorative arts in countries such as Japan and China, and has […]

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Conservation of Paintings by Nguyen Trong Kiem

May 21, 2011 2 Comments by

As a result of severe environmental conditions and poor storage during the war, poor condition is characteristic of many paintings in Vietnam, and many are in urgent need of conservation. As part of a research project instigated with Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, two paintings by Nguyễn Trọng Kiệm (1933-1991) were sent to undergo scientific […]

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Collaborative project with Northumbria University

May 19, 2011 No Comments by

In 2005, Witness Collection approached the Conservation Unit at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, for advice on suitable care and conservation of rare and fragile Vietnamese art works belonging to its collection. To support further investigation, Witness Collection arranged a research trip to Vietnam by Jean Brown, a senior faculty member, to […]

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