Workshop on identification, preservation, and digitalization

The workshop will focus on identification, preservation, and preventive conservation of photographic and digitally generated materials. A special theme in 2016 is an introduction to digitalization of photographic works. The workshop combines education, practical demonstrations, and hands-on practical work. Space for 8 participants.

The workshop will provide knowledge about:

• Identification of photographic techniques and materials
• Causes and prevention of damage
• Preservation
• Simple cleaning of photographic surfaces
• Handling/transportation
• Exhibition practices

Target groups:

Curators, archivists, museum assistants, museum photographers, conservators, and students of conservation

Lectures and demonstrations will be given by the Preus Museum's photographic conservator Jens Gold and photo archivist/photographer Andreas Harvik

Program in Norwegian. For enquieries, please contact Jens Gold.