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!
In a fascinating 2018 article from Icon News, conservators Sadie Wilson ACR, Jannicke Langfeldt ACR, and Dr. Ben Regel reveal the meticulous process behind preparing the Soyuz TMA-19M spacecraft for its public display at the Science Museum
In 2022 two large oil canvas paintings, ‘St Ives Harbour’ and ‘Portrait of Captain Josiah Thomas’ by Cornish artist William Cox were conserved and put on public display thanks to funding from the Tru Vue® Conservation and Exhibition Grant Scheme.
Icon Member Dr Marieanne Davy Ball ACR, an ethnographic conservator and researcher, raises her concerns about the handling and storage of poison darts.
We had a great time at the Icon24 Conference: Conservation for Change on 2 and 3 July at the Royal Geographical Society in London! It was the highlight of our year, packed with energy, inspiration, and collaboration.
