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The Icon Ethical Principles of Conservation

Governance document

20 Jun 2020

The Icon Ethical Principles of Conservation

13 broad statements defining an ethical approach to items of cultural heritage

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Complete the survey by Arts Council England to help make sure the Scheme benefits museums, balances the needs of its different stakeholders

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01 Dec 2022

Icon Annual Lecture 2022: It's just a dress!

Sarah Scaturro (former Head Conservator at the Met's Costume Institute) discusses the implications of Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress at the 2022 Met Gala

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An interview with Icon Annual Lecture Speaker Sarah Scaturro on the controversy surrounding Kim Kardashian and the Marilyn Monroe dress

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Conservation data policy template and primer

The Data Policy Primer and Template are useful for developing strategies and policies surrounding all types of data generated and used in the Conservation profession.

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I have my perspective, you have yours

Jane Henderson ACR, David Hopes, and Robert Waller explain how to bring benefits to heritage through collaboration

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