Sessions
DAY 1 – First Flights (October 28th)
The conference’s opening day takes off with sessions designed to equip emerging professionals for their journey in conservation and restoration. The day begins by exploring career possibilities and strategies for entering the job market, followed by practical guidance on budgeting and pricing. A session tailored to the Latin American context delves into the essentials of setting up a studio. Discussions then turned to navigating relationships with clients and institutions, balancing the delicate line between renovation and restoration. The day concludes with insights on academic production, providing a roadmap for publishing articles and contributing to the field’s knowledge base.
Round Tables
1. Exploring possibilities: possible directions and entering the job market.
2. Budgeting, pricing, and the like.
3. How to set up a studio? Latin Americam context.
4. Publications and articles: How to get started in academic production.
DAY 2 – The Manifestation of the Living Lab at Inhotim Institute (October 29th) (for in-person participants only)
On the second day of the event, participants will enjoy a unique and immersive experience at Inhotim, one of the world’s largest open-air contemporary art museums. Throughout the day, we will explore large-scale artworks that transform the landscape into a true creative laboratory. In addition to visiting galleries and installations, participants will engage in live case study discussions, directly connecting theory and practice in an insightful and dynamic way. It will be an inspiring meeting between art, nature, and critical reflection. And for our online participants, we will have an exclusive activity that will be announced soon.
DAY 3 – Exploring the horizon (October 30th)
The third day invites participants to broaden their perspectives on critical aspects of conservation practice. The sessions open with a practical discussion on sourcing materials, and addressing challenges like toxic/ sustainable products. This is followed by a focus on chemical safety, examining workplace conditions, professional health, and environmental impacts. Social media’s growing role is explored alongside the ethical implications for conservators. The day continues with an examination of the restorer’s role in heritage education projects, emphasizing community engagement. It concludes with debates on communication with artists, navigating the complexities of contemporary art conservation.
Round Tables
1. Substituting toxic products with more sustainable ones.
2. Relations with clients and institutions.
3. The role of the conservator in haritage education projects.
4. How to talk to artists? Debates in Contemporary Art Conservation.
DAY 4 – Towards tomorrow (October 31st)
The final day of the conference focuses on the future of conservation and the profession’s role in shaping the world. It opens with inspiring perspectives, followed by sessions exploring innovative museum models. Discussions then tackle the challenges of emergency preparedness, addressing environmental disasters. A round table will also be held to discuss exchange programs in conservation and job opportunities around the world. The day closes with a comparative view of professional systems, contrasting perspectives of different realities.
Round Tables
1. Other museum configurations.
2. Challenges in Emergency Preparedness.
3. Mobility Matters: Exchange Programs and Job Opportunities.
4. Sharing Ideas and Building Careers: A Global Coversation.
HAPPY HOUR