Blog: Conservation of a 'living doll'
Iki ningyo (literally 'living dolls') are Japanese life-size figures that were made to look like as realistic as po…
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Internships in the Conservation Department 2012
All sections within the department provide training in a variety of ways. Individual conservators, interns and stud…
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Assessment on the RCA/V&A Conservation Course: Essays, Proposals and Projects
Some of the research projects, proposals and essays produced by students on the RCA/V&A Conservation Course.
Aspects of the role of Lead Conservator
The role of Lead Conservator is one that has been evolving throughout the progression of FuturePlan. Early on, the role took as its basis guidelines that already existed for temporary exhibitions, but the greater scope of gallery projects requires broader involvement with activities such as gallery decant and closure planning, membership of the Steering Group, or troubleshooting on practical object-related issues. Some of the responsibilities of the role are highlighted within this article.
Conservation science
As part of their day-to-day work, conservators often investigate subjects such as the materials and techniques used in conservation, for example new or improved adhesives.
Conservation case studies: A medieval tabernacle from Cologne
This object, made around 1180, has been a highlight of the V&A's medieval collection since its acquisition in 1861. A recent conservation and research project in preparation for its display in the Medieval and Renaissance galleries in 2009 has brought to light new information about the container and given it a new function and name.
The Conservation of a Fourteenth Century Chasuble
Chasubles are worn by officiating priests during the celebration of mass; the fabric for this chasuble was woven in Lucca, Italy and dates from about 1380. Conservation treatment on it began in 1987 and was finally completed in 1995.
A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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Thu 08 March 2012 13:00
GALLERY TALK: Hear conservator Simon Fleury as he tells the story of the positive negative process; touching on its evolution, the relationship of positive print to negative, materials and techniques and the conservation/preservation of photographic negatives.
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