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	Video: Conservation of Modern Paints Video from the GCI's Modern and Contemporary Art Research: Modern Paints project.
	Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative A multifaceted, long-term initiative for the varied conservation needs of modern and contemporary art.
	Research into Practice Initiative Develops training workshops, colloquia, and similar events to present scientific advances from research undertaken by the GCI and its partners.
	Lecture: Out in the Open: Conservation Challenges of Outdoor ... Details and video of a panel discussion on management and care of outdoor artworks held at the Getty Center on May 25, 2012
	Modern Paints Uncovered Papers and posters from the Modern Paints Uncovered symposium at Tate Modern in 2006.
	From Start to Finish: De Wain Valentine's <em>Gray Column ... Presents the fascinating story behind the making of De Wain Valentines monumental sculpture, Gray Column.
	Analysis of Modern Paints Outlines techniques employed to analyze synthetic resins in modern painting materials.
	Conserving Outdoor Sculpture Presents research on the materials and construction techniques of the Stark Collection at the Getty.
	Mortality Immortality? Professionals offer their perspectives on the artist intent, the art market, and evolving media technologies.
	The Los Angeles Watts Towers Recounts story of Simon Rodia and his creation and its preservation and the history of Watts.
	Willem de Kooning: The Artist's Materials An in-depth study of the paintings of Willem de Kooning from the 1940s to 1970s.
	Modern Paints Details of a Getty Conservation Institute Project which addresses questions regarding the character of modern paint materials. Assessment of Analytical Methods Properties of Modern Paints Evaluation of Cleaning Methods Project Partners & Team Members Project Images Related Materials
	Preservation of Plastics Overview and details of a GCI project on the preservation of plastic materials in modern and contemporary art. GCI/Disney Research Project Project Partners & Team Members Related Materials
	Cleaning of Acrylic Painted Surfaces This workshop series seeks to integrate ongoing scientific research with the latest perspectives on cleaning technology within art conservation.
	Lecture: Ethical Dilemmas in the Conservation of Modern and ... Details and video of a live panel discussion presented by the Getty Conservation Institute in April 2009.
	Outdoor Painted Surfaces Details of a GCI project to research paints used in twentieth-and twenty-first-century outdoor painted works of art. Project Partners & Team Members Related Materials
	Conservation of América Tropical A Getty Conservation Institute project on the conservation of the David Alfaro Siqueiros mural America Tropical in LA. Overview Partners and Team Members Documentation Scientific Study Conservation Shelter & Viewing Platform Interpretive Center Related Materials
	Eames House Conservation Project A collaborative project to develop a long-term conservation management and maintenance plan for the 1949 home of Ray and Charles Eames. Overview Project Partners and Team Members Material Investigation Conservation Management Care & Conservation Related Materials
	Video: Outdoor Painted Sculpture Video from the GCI's Modern and Contemporary Art Research: Modern Paints project.
	GCI e-Bulletin, February 2009 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute.
	GCI e-Bulletin, April 2010 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute.
	GCI e-Bulletin, April 2009 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute.
	Lecture: Object in Transition, Contemporary Voices Details and video of a panel discussion at the Getty Center featuring artists Rachel Harrison, Paul McCarthy, and Doris Salcedo.
	Conference: Mortality Immortality? The Legacy of 20th ... A summary of a conference sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute devoted to issues regarding the preservation of contemporary art.
	Continuity and Change: Approaches to Conserving Modern ... Wessel de Jonge, architect and co-founder of DOCOMOMO discusses restoration and reuse of Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam.
	Conference: Modern Paints Uncovered Symposium Summary of the 2006 Modern Paints Uncovered symposium, co-organized by the Getty Conservation Institute, Tate, and the National Gallery of Art.
	Conference: The Object in Transition Information about The Object in Transition, a conference held at the Getty Center in January 2008.
	Lecture: Modern Art in Los Angeles: An Evening with De Wain ... This conversation with the artist looks at the production, conservation & display challenges around Valentine's work. Includes video.
	Newsletter 17.3 Fall 2002 Newsletter feature article on conservation science and modern paintings.
	Newsletter 17.3 Fall 2002 Newsletter discussion about the conservation of modern and contemporary art.
	Newsletter 24.2 Fall 2009 Newsletter roundtable discussion on ethical dilemmas in modern and contemporary art conservation.
	Newsletter 24.2 Fall 2009 Newsletter article on the International Network for the Conservation of Contemporary Art (INCCA).
	Newsletter 24.2 Fall 2009 Newsletter article on important resources in the conservation of modern and contemporary art.
	Newsletter 24.2 Fall 2009 Newsletter article on the cleaning of acrylic emulsion paintings.
	Newsletter 24.2 Fall 2009 Newsletter feature article on conservation of modern and contemporary art.
	Newsletter 24.2 Fall 2009 Newsletter article on conservation of plastics in modern and contemporary works of art.
	Newsletter 13.2 Summer 1998 Newsletter conversation with Los Angeles-based painter, printmaker, photographer, and filmmaker Ed. Ruscha.
	Newsletter 13.2 Summer 1998 Newsletter article examining conservation issues associated with a sculpture by Brancusi and a contemporary installation.
	Eames House Conservation (News Item) GCI and Eames Foundation are developing a conservation & maintenance plan for house. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012.
	Mural Archive Now Available (News Item) Ernest A. Long Outdoor Mural Image Archive available through GRI. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012.
	POPART Comes to GCI (News Item) GCI hosts POPART and presents work at March 2012 conference. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012.
	Artists' Materials & Processes: Larry Bell (News Item) Materials and fabrication processes of Larry Bell researched and documented. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012.
	Conserving Contemporary Art (News Item) This book examining issues methods, materials and research, is now available for purchase. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012.
	Continuing the Siqueiros Legacy: A Mural Tour of Eastside LA A tour of Eastside Los Angeles murals inspired by the message and imagery of David Alfaro Siqueiros on Oct. 20 and 27, 2012.
	The Return of América Tropical Discusses the project to conserve and make publically available this mural by David Alfaro Siqueiros. From Vol. 27.2, Fall 2012.
	Temporary Art? Outdoor Sculptures in Fiberglass-Reinforced ... Addresses the conservation of outdoor fiberglass-reinforced polyester sculptures. From Vol. 27.2, Fall 2012.
	Key Resources (article) Books, journals, conference proceedings, and online resources for conservation of public art. From Vol. 27.2, Fall 2012.
	Conservation and Care of Sculptural Monuments (Article) Examines conservation issues related to these outdoor works. From Vol. 27.2, Fall 2012.
	"Conservation of Public Art" issue. Fall 2012 (PDF Edition) Entire newsletter, including articles, roundtable discussion, list of key resources, and news items. Vol. 27.2.