Gathered from heritage sites and objects, collected as reference materials, or even fabricated as replicas, the materials held within heritage samples archives have a unique knowledge value for the study and preservation of cultural and natural heritage. Yet, despite their enormous didactic and research potential, these non-renewable historic resources are often little known, and their value under recognized. As a result, they are critically threatened.
This 3-day international workshop aims to raise awareness about the importance and fragility of heritage samples archives and find practical strategies to protect and disseminate the knowledge they hold. It is organized by ICCROM as part of its Heritage Samples Archives Initiative (HSAI), together with the HERCULES Laboratory - University of Évora, the Dresden University of Fine Arts, the Getty Conservation Institute and the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard Art Museums.
Following the event
If you are interested in following the event, please check out the livestream link on the Workshop website.
For further information on session themes and timings, you can check out the programme here.
Heritage Samples Archives Initiative The Heritage Samples Archives Initiative, was launched by ICCROM in 2020 to answer common challenges concerning the preservation, access, and sustainable use of Heritage Samples Archives. To date, over 25 institutions from 15 countries have joined forces in this initiative.
If you want to learn more about the initiative, please visit the website or get in touch with us santner@hfbk-dresden.de / tehrani@hfbk-dresden.de
