Masterclass Plastics
Gepubliceerd op 23-01-2010
Laatst gewijzigd op 23-01-2010
13, 14, 15 and 16 September 2010
Plastics are increasingly found in museum collections, for example in ethnographical and textile collections. They were used to imitate precious materials like ivory and amber. However since the 1960th , plastics are also to be found in modern art collections and design collections, collections of household goods and in collections of scientific equipment.
- Starting date:
- 13-09-2010
- Starting time:
- 09.00 hour
- End time:
- 17.00 hour
- End date:
- 16-09-2010
- Organisation:
- Instituut Collectie Nederland
- Location:
- ICN Ateliergebouw, Amsterdam
- Price:
- € 695,,-
There are guidelines for passive conservation and restoration is constantly developing. The main subject of this course is to acquaint you with the current state of knowledge regarding identification, degradation and conservation of plastics as used in cultural heritage. Adhering and cleaning of plastic objects and encapsulating rubber objects is part of the practical component of the master class.
Teachers
- Thea van Oosten, senior-researcher ICN
- Agnes Brokerhof, senior-researcher ICN
- Anna Laganá, conservator/ researcher ICN
- Lydia Beerkens, freelance conservator of modern and contemporary art
Targetgroup
Conservators, conservation scientists, restorers and curators
Registration
Please fill in the enclosed form and send it back by e-mail or fax.
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