Call for papers--Conference on design and modern art materials

Call for papers

"Processes. The Making of Design and Modern Art Materials,
    Technologies and Conservation Strategies"
Future Talks 015
Pinakothek of Modern, Munich, Germany
October 28-30, 2015

The Conservation Department
Die Neue Sammlung - The International Design Museum Munich is
pleased to announce its fourth edition of the FUTURE TALKS
conference series:

After an overwhelming response to our last three FUTURE TALKS
conferences we are looking forward to another extensive
three-day-congress on international research projects and case
studies on active conservation treatments and technology of modern
materials in design and modern art.

Topics: The Future Talks 015 are focussing on:

    The creative design process

    The implementation of an individual idea to three-dimensional
    models, mock-ups, prototypes and one-off pieces

    The materials, techniques and technologies used

    How do they influence the structural quality, the final
    appearance?

    The skilled specialists / companies included and the concessions
    which finally lead to the (serial) object

    How has the creative design process changed over time and what
    were/are/will be the consequences related to its conservation?

    The conservator as a consultant for the designer?

    The degradation of non-serial materials and its conservation

    The degradation of modern materials and its conservation

    Which role plays the original material in the conservation of
    models or the like?

    Is there a difference between the conservation of drafts, models
    and final products

    Exceptional use of relatively unknown or innovative / advanced
    materials and how to handle / conserve them?

    Innovative documentation techniques

    Practical examples of the conservation of the virtual modern
    design processes

Papers outlining recent advances in this field are welcome including
current research and ongoing projects where final results have not
necessarily been obtained.

We all know that the conservation of this kind is not only limited
to design objects.  Therefore presentations of conservation projects
on modern/contemporary works of art are very welcome, too.

How to apply: There are two ways to get involved, by either
presenting a formal paper or submitting a poster.  Preference for
oral presentation will be given to papers dealing with current
research.  An abstract needs to be submitted for both options and
should include:

    The full title of the paper

    Full names, postal addresses and e-mail address of the contact
    author

    A summary of the paper (between 300 and 500 words)

    Graphs, pictures, tables or references should not be included

    Papers for the conference should be tailored to a 25-minute

    presentation time frame

All works submitted must be original and not have been published
elsewhere.  The language of the symposium and proceedings will be in
English.  We kindly request that all submissions to be proof-read by
a native English speaker.

Deadline: The deadline for submission of abstracts is April 30,
2015. A selection committee will review the abstracts and notify
authors by May 15, 2015.

The presentations (lectures / posters) will be published in the form
of postprints.  Authors will be required to submit a final paper to
the organizers at the conference.  The papers will be subject to a
peer review and editing process.

Participation from students and professionals from allied fields is
highly encouraged.

The conference and associated publication will be in English.  There
will also be social events and opportunities to visit local
conservation studios, research labs, plastic producers and design
studios.

The detailed conference program and further information about fees
and registration will be posted mid-May 2015.

Organiser: The Conservation Department of Die Neue Sammlung, The
International Design Museum Munich

    <URL:http://www.die-neue-sammlung.de>

Abstracts should be sent to

    Tim Bechthold (Dipl.Rest.Univ.)
    Head of Conservation
    Die Neue Sammlung I The International Design Museum Munich
    bechthold<-at->die-neue-sammlung<.>de

If you would like to discuss a proposed paper before submitting an
abstract or would like further information do not hesitate to
contact us.

The quality and thus the success of the FUTURE TALKS is and should
always be related to a deeper understanding of technologies and
materials used and to the pragmatism of finding appropriate
conservation strategies to prolong the life span of design objects
made of modern materials.

Tim Bechthold (Dipl.Rest.Univ.)
Leiter der Restaurierung I Head of Conservation
Die Neue Sammlung - The International Design Museum Munich
Tuerkenstrasse 15
80333 Munich
Deutschland
+49 89 272725 ext 582
Fax: +49 89 272725 ext 561


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