Art Conservation Resurgence Project
Supported by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Workshops and Technical Meetings
WORKSHOP ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET
Conservation of Photographs
January 27 – 29, 2014, CSMVS Museum Art Conservation Centre, Mumbai
Introduction
Photographs are probably the most-represented media after paper-based objects, but custodians
and conservators often feel there is lack of knowledge and skill to address photographs conservation
issues in India. To address this issue, a Photographs Conservation Workshop is being organized.
Objectives
At the end of the workshop each participant will be able to compile a set of information related to
identification of types of photographs, their damages and possible preventive and remedial
conservation.
Topics
Identify and explain differences in structure, composition, and format of various types of
photographic materials;
 Identify agents of deterioration and understand the mechanisms of deterioration;
 Implement proper handling and storage procedures for photographic collections as well as
select appropriate housing enclosures and storage materials;
 Introduce basic remedial and preventive conservation techniques and materials.
 Develop an understanding of basic salvage and recovery procedures for photographs
following a disaster.
Participants
Fees
Dates
Time
Venue
Coordinator
Custodians, conservators, photographers, archivists, interested individuals
Gratis. The event is supported by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, Goa-CAP, Goethe Institute
and CSMVS.
January 27-29, 2014
10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
CSMVS Museum art Conservation Centre, Fort, Mumbai
Ms. Nidhi Shah, Coordinator, Art Conservation Resurgence Project, CSMVS
Workshop
Ms. Gisela Harich, Head - Center for Photo Restoration and Photo Research, Berlin
Mr. Madhavan P. Executive Director; Goa CAP
Mr. Anupam Sah. Head of Art Conservation, Research and Training, CSMVS
Registration
Pl phone or email to book a place at the email addresses below
CSMVS Museum Art Conservation Centre, 159/161 M.G.Road, Fort, Mumbai 400023.
Tel: 022-65563122, 22844484 Fax: 022-22045430 Email: artconservation@csmvs.org
www.themuseummumbai.com, www.acrp.in
Art Conservation Resurgence Project
Supported by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Workshops and Technical Meetings
Conservation of Photographs
January 27-29, CSMVS Museum Art Conservation Centre, Mumbai
Registration Form
To be submitted as soon as possible
By email to: CSMVS at artconservation@csmvs.org or Goa-CAP at goacap2011@gmail.com
Or Fax to: 022-22045430,
Or by post or courier to the following address.
Goa Center for Alternative Photography (Goa-CAP),
House No. E2 / 268, Dongorpur (Royal Village),
Near St. Alex Church, Calangute, Goa, India.
Or
CSMVS Museum Art Conservation Centre, 159-161 M.G.Road, Fort, Mumbai 400023.
Participants are requested to send-in a photograph along with a one-paragraph write up about their
profile.
Name
Designation
Institution
Date of birth
Educational Qualifications
Present job responsibilities
Office address/ or visiting card copy
My collection comprises of the following type of objects:
Phone
Fax
Email
Any special requirements:
Signature of the candidate
CSMVS Museum Art Conservation Centre, 159/161 M.G.Road, Fort, Mumbai 400023.
Tel: 022-65563122, 22844484 Fax: 022-22045430 Email: artconservation@csmvs.org
www.themuseummumbai.com, www.acrp.in
Art Conservation Resurgence Project
Supported by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Workshops and Technical Meetings
CSMVS Museum Art Conservation Centre, 159/161 M.G.Road, Fort, Mumbai 400023.
Tel: 022-65563122, 22844484 Fax: 022-22045430 Email: artconservation@csmvs.org
www.themuseummumbai.com, www.acrp.in