IIC Nordic Group conference

"Monumental Treasures: Preservation and Conservation"
IIC Nordic Group conference
Helsinki
21-23 October 2015

The Nordic Association of Conservators, Finnish section, IIC Nordic
Group (Nordiska konservatorfarbundet rf - Pohjoismainen
konservaattoriliitto ry) warmly welcomes you to the Monumental
Treasures - Preservation and Conservation congress in Helsinki on
21-23 October 2015.  This international congress is held every three
years and is the main event for heritage conservation professionals
in the Nordic countries.  Over the three days there will be
presented 30 different conservation and restoration projects, which
are implemented in architecture, buildings, sculptures, works of
art, archaeological finds, and textiles comprehensively on different
types of cultural heritage objects and ensembles.

Excursions:

In the center of Helsinki we will visit the newly restored
Presidential Palace.  The visit is guided by a representative from
the Presidential Palace and the conservators who did the extensive
restoration and conservation work.

Another visit will be made to the National Library of Finland, where
the restoration works are still in progress.  Here, too,
conservators will lead visitors in seeing the various stages of the
on-going work.

A slightly different perspective on conservation can be seen at the
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, where the conservators will explain how
the wooden buildings are maintained.

Also of interest is Tamminiemi Museum, home of former president Urho
Kekkonen.  A restoration was carried out there between 2009-2012.
The challenge there was how to preserve the modern-day paint layers
in an old building.

A completely different destination is Hietaniemi Cemetery, where we
will hear about the preservation of the grave monuments.  This visit
is guided by a conservator who has been conducting research on the
subject.

The last excursion destination is the Paimio Sanatorium, designed by
Alvar Aalto.  Paimio is a 1.5 hour bus trip west of Helsinki.  The
Alvar Aalto Foundation received a grant from the Getty Foundation
for the preservation of the Paimio sanatorium in 2014.  The visit is
guided by Jonas Malmberg from the Aalto Museum.  In addition to the
maintenance of the building there will be the possibility to discuss
the ethical issues of the original furniture.

These excursions link closely to the Congress program, which is
available on our website.  The content of the presentations can be
found by clicking on its name.  The versatile program discusses
conservation values, choices we make, cooperation and technical
conservation solutions.  Opening and final speeches are given by
ICCROM's Professor Jukka Jokilehto and the IIC (International
Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works) President
Sarah Staniforth.

The price includes lunches, visits and the Congress publication.  On
the opening day there is an evening banquet at Hakasalmi Villa
"Music!" exhibition, so bring along your dancing shoes.  The
program, prices and registration form can be found on our website.
The Congress language is English.

For information on the Nordic Association of Conservators, Finnish
section see

    <URL:http://www.konservaattoriliitto.fi>

Preliminary Program:

    <URL:http://www.konservaattoriliitto.fi/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=119>

Congress working group:

    Maarit Jones
    Jaana Kataja
    Marleena Vihakara
    Mari Saari
    Anna Rajainmaa
    Kaisu Voutilainen
    Satu Haapakoski
    Katja Luoma
    Stina Bjorklund
    Erika Tiainen
    Kaarina Holmqvist
    Henna Koskinen


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