Attention all cultural heritage stakeholders! We have some exciting news to share: the deadline for participation in the Art Bio Matters 2023 conference has been extended to May 21st, 2023. This is a unique and intimate conference where participants actively engage in five sessions over three days, working together to explore the intersection of innovative science, culture, and history in the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.
As a participant, you can expect to:
- Join an international community of cultural heritage stakeholders, including experts from science, conservation, and cultural history/curatorial fields.
- Experience team and poster presentations featuring pioneering collaborative research on the fascinating world of biological materials in art, cultural heritage, and natural science collections.
- Participate in working groups, moderated conversations, and a business meeting crucial to the future of the ABM community.
- Engage in open and respectful dialogue where everyone's voice is heard, and all viewpoints are respected.
- Learn about unfamiliar specializations and gain new insights into objects and their preservation.
- Explore innovative approaches to research questions related to the conservation and understanding of cultural heritage.
- Share your own insights and perspectives, and contribute to the growth and advancement of the ABM community.
- Network with peers, build new professional relationships, and find new collaborators for future research projects.
- Be a part of a collaborative community that values shared learning and the exchange of ideas, ultimately benefiting the broader community of cultural heritage stakeholders.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to participate in the Art Bio Matters 2023 conference and contribute to the growth and advancement of the ABM community. Register now before the extended deadline of May 21st, 2023. We can't wait to see you there!
Art Bio Matters is a rapidly growing conclave of scientists, curators/cultural historians, and conservators who bring to the community different research methods, modes of seeing, and desired outcomes in the investigation of biological materials in cultural heritage collections. Your perspective is valued, regardless of whether your goals are better preservation, analysis, or interpretation. While the core disciplines of ABM are science, curatorial/cultural history, and conservation, ABM welcomes all stakeholders in cultural heritage studies.
Art Bio Matters 2023 will take place July 19-21 at the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We are especially proud that there is no fee required to attend the conference, and financial assistance is available to defray travel costs. If finances are a barrier for you, don't hesitate to indicate the amount you would require to attend the conference on your application. We want to ensure that anyone who wants to present or participate can be there. For more information about the 2023 conference, visit our website.
- The Art Bio Matters team:
Julie Arslanoglu, ABM Co-Organizer, Conservation Scientist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Glennis Rayermann, ABM Co-Organizer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Conservation Science in the Conservation Center at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
Kasey Hamilton, ABM Web Coordinator, Mellon Fellow in Objects Conservation at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Kasey Hamilton
Mellon Fellow, Objects Conservation
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia PA
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