Call for Papers Institute of Conservation, UK: Textile Group Spring Forum: The Nature of Textiles
Monday 21st May 2018 Venue: Museum of London The ICON Textile Group invites submissions for our annual Spring Forum. We welcome interdisciplinary papers or posters of a theoretical or practical nature, either on the specific theme of 'textiles and nature', or on a general theme of new developments in the interpretation, care and conservation of textiles. Potential topics for papers could include: * conservation and mounting of items made from materials found in nature (both animal and plant-based) * the development of new materials of natural origin * designs and techniques inspired by nature * new insights into the degradation of natural fibres * the care and conservation of textiles and dress featuring natural history specimens and or taxidermy * sustainability and the environmental impact of textiles and conservation The rest of the day will be made available for presentations on any current or recent area of textile conservation practice or research. Postprints will be produced for this conference. Presentations should last 20 minutes (c.1500 - 2000 words). Individuals should submit an abstract of no more than 200 words, with a title, author biography, and contact details. To submit a proposal, or to discuss an idea for a paper or poster, email Alison Lister [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> by Friday 1st December 2017. Sarah Glenn Senior Textile Conservator V&A Museum Opera: Passion, Power and Politics Until 25 February 2018 at V&A South Kensington Sponsored by Societe Generale In collaboration with the Royal Opera House Book now on vam.ac.uk/opera See the exhibition for free if you join as a V&A Member vam.ac.uk/members Michael Morpurgo: A Lifetime in Stories Until 25 February 2018 at V&A Museum of Childhood Admission free Keep in touch Sign up for V&A e-newsletters vam.ac.uk/content/email/signup Become a fan on Facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum Follow us on Twitter.com/V_and_A and instagram.com/vamuseum/ This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please notify the originator immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not use, copy, alter, or disclose the contents of this message. All information or opinions expressed in this message and/or any attachments are those of the author and are not necessarily those of The Victoria and Albert Museum or its affiliates. The Victoria and Albert Museum accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from its use, including damage from virus. Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, Tel: 0207 942 2000 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
