Month: July 2025
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How Much Does Art Conservation and Restoration Cost?
The remuneration of art conservators and restorers is a multifaceted subject that intersects artistic, ethical, economic, and professional considerations. This article explores the parameters that shape the costs of conservation and restoration services, examining the factors that define professional fees, the distinction between professional and amateur practice, and the broader implications for cultural heritage stewardship.…
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Curated Reading List June 2025
Summer has started time to go outside and visit your favourite heritage sites! Here are our picks of interesting topics in culture this month: News European Commission and Europa Nostra announce the winners of Europe’s top heritage awards 2025 Sustainability & Climate Climate change is destroying Maine’s historic lighthouses ICOMOS and IUCN Statement on Potentially…
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The Metal Veil of Holy Icons
In the sacred tradition of Orthodox Christianity, icons are not merely religious artworks — they are windows into the divine, tangible links between the earthly and the heavenly. To honor these holy icons, the faithful developed the practice of adorning icons with intricately crafted precious metal covers, known in Greek as Pamfyla and in Russian…
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Curated Reading List May 2025
May is always a wonderful month for heritage, with the international Museum Day, and good whether to explore cultural sites! Here are our picks for the month: News A major win for our field’: conservators rejoice at development of new ‘spaghetti-like’ adhesive for treating paintings European Commission seeks your views on future funding for culture…