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Conservation: Principles, Dilemmas and Uncomfortable Truths Two-day Symposium 24 - 25 September 2009 At the Geological Society, Piccadilly The Royal Academy of Arts holds a two-day symposium following the publication of the book 'Conservation: Principles, Dilemmas and Uncomfortable Truths', edited by Alison Richmond and Dr Alison Bracker. Conservation today is as much about conserving intangible values as it is about conserving material culture, yet the Codes of Ethics for conservators fail to guide them in understanding and prioritising such values. This two-day event aims to promote deeper consideration of how museums, conservators and the public perceive cultural heritage and its intangible significance within the context of the changing global economic and environmental climate of the early 21st century. Scholars and practitioners from diverse fields - philosophy, conservation, history, art and design history, museology, architecture, urban planning, and public policy - critically reflect upon the ethics, principles, practices, theories and values that inform the conservation of art and design, archaeological artefacts, buildings, monuments, heritage sites and human remains, in presentations and panel discussions that encourage audience participation and debate. Speakers include specialists in private and public collections, specialists in built heritage and historic sites, and professionals concerned with intangible heritage, thereby promoting an exchange of ideas and strategies across conservation disciplines. This two-day event is intended for the public, art historians, curators, conservators, architects, museum professionals, artists, students and everyone with an interest in the subject. It will be followed by a book launch and drinks reception in the John Madejski Fine Rooms at the Royal Academy of Arts at 6pm on 25 September. 9.30am-5.30pm, £145/£95* (includes drinks reception) * Reductions are available for students, jobseekers and disabled persons with recognised proof of status. For booking information and a list of confirmed speakers please go to: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/events/focusdays/conservation-%20principles-dilemmas-and-uncomfortable-truths,844,EV.html Alison Richmond ACR FIIC Deputy Head RCA/V&A Conservation Conservation Department Victoria and Albert Museum London SW7 2RL w. +44 (0)20 7942 2093 f. +44 [0]20 7942 2092 m. +44 (0)7949 787 701 www.rca.ac.uk ______________________________________________________________________ Telling Tales: Fantasy and Fear in Contemporary Design Until 18 October 2009 at V&A South Kensington Admission Free Snozzcumbers and Frobscottle! - The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake 2 May - 6 September 2009 at the V&A Museum of Childhood Admission Free Keep in touch - visit www.vam.ac.uk and sign up for our regular e-newsletter - --------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this message is confidential and intended only for the individual named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or disclosure of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by telephone on 020 7942 2353. This message has been scanned for viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security System.