Different disciplines within the art and heritage conservation field have been arguing to
make the practice more transparent and collaborative. This chapter argues for the …

Notions of authenticity underpinning conservation practice have been challenged by artistic
and museum practices that contest the mere possibility of singular material existence of …

Conservation Skills for the 21st Century provides a much-needed update to the original
Conservation Skills volume, presenting an overview of current issues facing conservators of …

There is a common misconception that collections management is simply a set of rote
procedures or technical practices that follow universal standards of best practice. We take a …

This case study explores a collaborative approach taken to enhance community-university
collaboration in heritage studies. The community-engaged research project catalysed …

Purpose: The objective of this study is to examine how changing priorities and values affect
heritage preservation within the urban sprawl in Malta. Design/Methodology/Approach: The …

This paper explores the perspective that, in working towards a truly sustainable preservation
of the past, conservators need to engage with uncomfortable changes to allow the …