Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG

Monday 12 September 2011, 09.30–17.00, Tuesday 13 September 2011, 09.30–16.00

This two day international conference will present current knowledge, recent research and practice-based case studies exploring the use of low-oxygen environments and microfading measurements to establish the boundaries for safe display of light-sensitive objects.

This event coincides with the culmination of a five-year Tate research project funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Public Sector Research Exploitation Fund. The project focussed on developing a commercially available low-oxygen enclosure for the protection of works of art on paper. Central to this research has been the use of microfading as a tool to demonstrate how low-oxygen environments can minimise light damage during display, as well as studies of the effects of anoxia on paper and colorants.

The aim of the conference is to bring together experts in the field to assess the risks and opportunities of these technologies, including the potential for cost reduction, increased public access to light-sensitive works, and their contribution towards the sustainable museum.

This conference will be of interest to cultural heritage, museum and collection-care professionals, students, academic researchers, and all who work with fine art, manuscript, archaeological, textile, natural and social history collections.

£150 (£50 concessions), booking required
The conference fee will include lunch on both days and an evening reception.
More information and online booking:

http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eventseducation/symposia/23903.htm

Or call +44 (0) 207 887 8888

Research supported by Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Public Research Exploitation Fund

The conference programme will be available shortly. For conference enquiries please contact Sophie Brown by email sophie.brown@tate.org.uk.

For details of concessions and bursaries please contact Sophie Brown.