Several collaborative practice-based and practice-led applied research projects involving Tate and other key partners will be discussed. These involve treating specific conservation problems or exploring specific artist or conservation materials; all of which ideally contribute to the advancement of conservation treatment methodologies and practice for modern and contemporary paintings. Examples include the recent Rothko Conservation Project [1], current EU-funded projects such as NANORESTART [2] and the Cleaning Modern Oil Paints (CMOP) [3], as well as the ongoing collaboration between Tate, the Dow Chemical Company and the Getty Conservation Institute [4]. These projects can involve international and national collaborations between painting conservators, heritage scientists, paint chemists, as well as academic and industrial partners; many of which have been underway for several years (in some cases prior to Tate's involvement). Key aims and outcomes of these projects will be outlined, alongside reflections on research processes, as well as the ongoing challenges and successes of translating research findings into practice. References 1. http://www.tate.org.uk/about/projects/rothko-conservation-project 2. http://www.nanorestart.eu/ 3. http://www.tate.org.uk/about/projects/cleaning-modern-oil-paints 4. Ormsby, B.A., Keefe, M.H., Phenix, A., von Aderkas, E., Learner, T., Tucker, C., and Kozak, C. (2016). ‘Mineral Spirits-based Microemulsions: A Novel Cleaning System for Acrylic and Other Modern Painted Surfaces'. Journal for the American Institute for Conservation. Issue 55-1, pp. 12-31.
Dr Bronwyn Ormsby is Principal Conservation Scientist at Tate. She manages the Conservation Science and Preventive Conservation department and leads Tate's contribution to the Nanorestart project.
Tuesday May 30, 2017 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Regency C-DBallroom Level, West Tower