Photographic Materials

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Icon Photographic Materials Group brings together specialists working in the conservation and preservation of all photographic materials

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Our committee

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Lightning Talks

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Group members' area

Upcoming meetings and committee documents - access for group members only

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Keeping our members up to date on events and sharing information about their projects, research work, decisions and dilemmas in a free and informal context

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15 April 2025

User Experiences of Environmental Monitoring Systems

A chance to hear experiences with environmental monitoring systems followed by a discussion forum.

Online Meeting

1 CPD

22 April 2025

Pest Odyssey Open meeting

Join us for our annual meet up to talk about all things insect related

Seminar Bodleian Library and online

25 April 2025

The role(s) of case study works of art in ongoing modern and contemporary paint research at Tate

Learn about the role of case studies in modern and contemporary paint research

Online Meeting

1 CPD

External

13 – 14 May 2025

West Dean College of Art & Conservation: Identification of Plastic Materials with Brenda Keneghan

Learn how to identify and care for the plastic materials in your collection.

External event West Dean College of Art & Conservation

External

28 May 2025

Introduction to gilding as a restoration technique for ceramics and related materials

Gilding as a restoration technique for ceramic and glass - skills for great results

External event Brighton (in-person)

1 CPD