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A series of public lectures examining a broad range of conservation issues from around the world
The California Missions: History, Art, and Preservation
October 20, 2009
Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute in partnership with Getty Trust Publications and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Western Regional Office, this panel discussion examined from multiple perspectives the history, art, and preservation of the California missions.
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa Uncovered
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Michel Menu, head of the research department at the Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musées de France took the audience on a journey of exploration below the surface of Leonardo's extraordinary painting, Mona Lisa.
Ethical Dilemmas in the Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art
April 29, 2009
Often the difficult decisions being made by conservators for modern and contemporary art are highly complex, ethical dilemmas, and in many cases there are clear disagreements on how to resolve conflicting values. A panel of experts, including conservators, collection managers, and curators discussed the ethical considerations they are faced with when dealing with the ephemeral and transitory nature of many modern and contemporary artworks.
MYhistoricLA: Preserving Los Angeles
April 4, 2009
This public kickoff of Survey LA, Los Angeles' first-ever citywide survey of its historic resources was held at the Los Angeles Central Library and included a moderated panel discussion and screenings of the SurveyLA video. The event was sponsored by the Office of Historic Resources, City of Los Angeles; the Getty Conservation Institute; and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.
Conservation of the Ahichhatragarh-Nagaur Fort in India
March 19, 2009
Architect Minakshi Jain discussed how the previously dilapidated Ahichhatragarh-Nagaur Fort in India was dramatically transformed into a stunning model for the conservation of historic sites. A recipient of UNESCO's Award for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Conservation, the Ahichhatragarh project was recognized for setting new conservation standards by combining modern scientific methods with traditional building techniques.
Climate Change and Preserving Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century
November 8, 2008
Moderator Frances Anderton, of KCRW's DnA: Design and Architecture, and a panel of cultural heritage experts and environmentalists, discussed the ways climate change impacts the historic built environment and how best to meet this challenge. Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
For a Lasting Landscape: Paradise "Re-found" in the Gardens of Brécy
September 11, 2008
Eric Haskell, professor of French studies and humanities at Scripps College, and director of the Clark Humanities Museum at Scripps, spoke about the garden at Château de Brécy, located near the coast of Normandy, France. This dazzling, small-scale formal garden, constructed during the second half of the seventeenth century, underwent one of the most successful landscape preservation projects in Europe.
Unimpaired for Future Generations: Preserving Objects, Sites, and Structures in National Parks
May 15, 2008
Frank McManamon, chief archaeologist for the National Park Service (NPS), discussed the role of the NPS in protecting cultural resources at a wide variety of locations.
Spanning History: The Bridges of the Los Angeles River
April 10, 2008
Many of the iconic bridges that span the Los Angeles River are slated for retrofit and, in some cases, demolition. Larry Mantle, host of KPCC's Air Talk moderated a panel discussion of experts and preservationists on the status and plans for these landmarks.
The Past in Perspective: A Critical Reflection on the Work of the Getty Conservation Institute
March 27, 2008
Jeanne Marie Teutonico, the Getty Conservation Institute's Associate Director, Programs, presented a critical reflection on the Institute's work over the last fifteen years and discussed the way changes in approach and emphasis reflect the evolving nature of conservation practice.
Object in Transition: Contemporary Voices
January 24, 2008
Artists Robert Gober, Rachel Harrison, Paul McCarthy, and Doris Salcedo joined curator Elisabeth Sussman and conservator Christian Scheidemann in discussing the often complex production process of their art works, the ephemeral nature of some of the modern materials from which they are created, and the implications this may have for the long-term survival of their art.
Last updated: October 2009
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