The Gabo Trust has announced a call for essays in preparation for the release of an ambitious new collection focused on the materials and challenges of contemporary sculpture conservation.
Icon is delighted to be collaborating with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to develop a Heritage Skills at Risk Register, highlighting the traditional building and heritage skills most at risk of dying out.
Just in time for World Book Day, William Bennett, Chair of the Icon Book and Paper Group details his fascinating work at the Smithsonian Institution's Library and Archives, restoring the functionality and access to a field journal.
Joseph Jackson, Assistant Preventive Conservator at National Museums Scotland details the successful use of parasitic wasps as part of the Museums Integrated Pest Management strategy
In this compelling 2019 article from Icon news, senior conservator Liz Barham uncovers the secrets of an Anglo-Saxon burial through the discovery of a princely chamber grave.
What does it take to prepare and pack historic gravestone fragments? Just in time for Halloween Senior Conservation Technician Connie Search from the UK Parliamentary Archives reveals the collaborative effort behind preserving these unique pieces of history!
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