Future Talks 009.
The Conservation of Modern Materials in Applied Arts and Design
Edited by Tim Bechthold
ISBN 978-3-9813755-1-0
Euro: 29,80
Paperback
255 pages, 28 f/c and 194 b/w photos
Proceedings from the first Future Talks conference, organised by the Conservation Department of Die Neue Sammlung. The International Design Museum Munich, October 22-23, 2009. With 27 conference papers this volume highlights current scientific research. It presents a comprehensive compilation of innovative practical conservation treatments of degraded plastics worldwide, including continuative information on materials and authors. Contributions among others by Thea van Oosten, Yvonne Sahashoua, Friederike Waentig and museums such as MOMA NY, The International Design Museum Munich, SF MOMA, V&A London, Triennale Design Museum Milan and many more (see below).
Contents:
Collecting Plastics
Identification of plastics
Cleaning and consolidation of plastics
Tim Bechthold is Head of Conservation at Die Neue Sammlung. The International Design Museum Munich. In 2002 he set up the Conservation Department. Since that time thereis a strong focus on the conservation of degraded modern materials.
Through the research into the deterioration and preservation of the collections, the development of new conservation processes and the knowledge of original technology, the Conservation Department has become an important hub for the conservation and the maintenance of modern design objects. It also plays an active role in networking and information sharing. and takes part in national and international research projects in the conservation of design. He has initiated and organised both the Future Talks 009 in October 2009 and the Future Talks 011 in October 2011.
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