Australia ICOMOS
E-Mail News No. 326
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 14 March 2008
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1) LAST CALL FOR PAPERS - International Forum of Young
Researchers and Professionals in Cultural Heritage, Quebec, Cannada
2) Australia ICOMOS - Canberra Talks
3) Opportunities for conservators to work in Antarctica
4) Program for the 4th Ename International Colloquium now
online
5) "Active History: History for the Future" conference, York
University, Toronto
6) Seminar on Colonialism & Heritage in Northern Ireland at
Deakin University
7) "Seminars on preventive conservation and monitoring for the
architectural heritage"
8) Cultural Heritage Centre For Asia and The Pacific - Research
Seminar Series
9) Opportunity to contribute to Conservation Management Plans
10) Seminar at Sydney University - "Restoring the Piece(s): The Role of
Cultural Heritage in the Reconstruction of Post-conflict Societies"
11) South Australian ICOMOS event - World Heritage Day Workshop
12) News from ICOMOS International Secretariat
13) Arts and Cultural Heritage Information Development Plan (IDP)
released
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1) LAST CALL FOR PAPERS -
International Forum of Young Researchers and Professionals in Cultural
Heritage, Quebec, Cannada
The Call for papers for the International Forum of Young Researchers and
Professionals in Cultural Heritage which will take place in Quebec,
Canada, on September 27-28, 2008, prior to the ICOMOS 16th General
Assembly ends March 15. Please visit the Forum's webpage at
http://quebec2008.icomos.org
to submit your abstract. This is the last call.
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2) Australia ICOMOS - Canberra
Talks
Thursday 27 March - 5.00-6.30pm (talk starts at 5.30)
Menzies Room, National Archives of Australia, East Block, Queen Victoria
Terrace, Parkes (enter from Kings Avenue side)
RSVP - Duncan Marshall at marsd@ozemail.com.au
HERITAGE SAFARI*
PLACES & SPACES, SITES & SIGHTS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
journeys through changes in heritage conservation
Marilyn Truscott has made 5 work trips to Southern Africa since
1995. She will highlight how heritage conservation has responded to
changed political and social circumstances in Botswana, Namibia, South
Africa and Zimbabwe
* Safari (Kiswahili word, from the Arabic 'safar' journey, trip, tour): a
hunter's or traveller's party or caravan; a journey, a cross-country
expedition, especially for hunting, tourism, or scientific investigation
(Oxford Dictionary)
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3) Opportunities for conservators
to work in Antarctica
Conservators with an interest in polar conservation - visit
http://www.heritage-antarctica.org/AHT/Vacancies/ for more
information.
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4) Program for the 4th Ename
International Colloquium now online
The program for the 4th Ename International Colloquium
BETWEEN OBJECTS AND IDEAS
Re-thinking the Role of Intangible Heritage in Museums, Monuments,
Landscapes, and Living Communities
to be held in Ghent, Belgium March 26-28, 2008 is now online at
http://www.enamecenter.org/content/view/192/134/lang,en/
For information on registration and accommodations, visit
http://www.enamecenter.org/index.php?lang=en or contact
colloquium@enamecenter.org
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5) "Active History: History for
the Future" conference, York University, Toronto
York University in Toronto is hosting a conference titled, "Active
History: History for the Future" in late September. I'd like to try
to put together a panel on community-based archaeology, so if anyone is
interested, please contact me at
rchidest@umich.edu with a brief
description of the project you would be discussing as well as a brief
(1-2 page) CV. The deadline for proposals is March 31, so I'd like to
have all materials together by the 25th or 26th so as to have time to put
them in order. Below is the first part of the abstract that I've worked
up for the panel (the second part will include brief descriptions of the
proposed presentations). More information about the conference (including
the official Call for Presentations) can be found at
http://activehistory.wordpress.com/.
Cheers,
Bob
Panel Abstract:
Archaeology as Active History: Civic Engagement and Social Activism
in
Current Archaeological Practice
Within the past decade there has been an explosion of interest and
activity in various types of community-based archaeology, ranging from
public education to explicitly activist archaeology. Lively discussions
and debates over the appropriate means, methods and goals of
community-based archaeology have dominated recent conferences, and the
number of edited volumes that have appeared or are in progress testify to
the growing importance of this brand of forward-looking archaeology.
While there are many variations in actual practice, what ties all of
these projects together is the imperative to actively engage descendant
communities, local stakeholders and the general public in the process of
archaeological research with the purpose of creating a usable past for
present and future generations.
Robert C. Chidester, M.A.A.
Affiliate
Center for Heritage Resource Studies
Department of Anthropology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
(410) 736-1214
rchidester@anth.umd.edu
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6) Seminar on Colonialism &
Heritage in Northern Ireland at Deakin University
Tuesday 18 March
from 4:30pm
Colonialism, heritage and intergenerational trauma: Awakening from
history in the North of Ireland
Presenter: Colm McNaughton
Radio journalist and documentary maker
Colm explores the tragic interweaving of personal and community heritages
in the north of Ireland, asking: when does heritage become an excuse for
violence? How can individuals and communities transform a history of
conflict and trauma? Does heritage sometimes get in the way of getting
over it?
There is no entry charge and everyone is welcome
Venue: The Blue Room, Building B Room 2.20, Deakin University
For a map of the campus see
http://www.deakin.edu.au/campuses/burwood-map.php
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7) "Seminars on preventive
conservation and monitoring for the architectural heritage"
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to invite you to take a look at the website of the European
Commission DG Research-sponsored project "Seminars on preventive
conservation and monitoring for the architectural heritage". The
second seminar will be held at the Fontevraud Abbey in Val de Loire,
France:
www.sprecomah.eu
> Seminars
The website contains an invitation for the second seminar in Val de Loire
(France) during the
week of 26 May 2008.
A number of scientific and technical presentations will be made by the
project's partners from various European institutions.
We are also looking for external participants such as young promising
researchers (doctoral and post-doctoral students), established
researchers and for practitioners in the field of preventive conservation
and monitoring. We would appreciate your help in identifying valuable
candidates and/or in informing them on the event. Please note that the
total number of participants is limited. Some grants are available to EU
citizens. Participants from the EU and outside the EU are welcome.
We expect external candidates interested in participating to register
on-line by 25 March 2008 in providing a short summary of their intended
presentation (see website).
The candidates willl be subsequently informed whether their project has
been accepted.
So please go to
www.sprecomah.eu
If you feel concerned, please apply on line now or feel free to forward
the information to possible candidates.
Thank you
Sincerely yours,
Vincent Rotge
International Rivers and Heritage Institute
Mission Val de Loire, Tours, France
and Francois Rabelais University, Tours
and
Prof. Koenraad VAN BALEN
Catholic University, Leuven (KUL)
Koenraad.VanBalen@bwk.kuleuven.be
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8) Cultural Heritage Centre For
Asia and The Pacific - Research Seminar Series
The Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific hosts
research seminars every second Tuesday afternoon between 4.30pm and 6pm,
on the Burwood Campus of Deakin University.
Invited speakers include heritage professionals, Higher Degree by
Research students and academics from the Cultural Heritage and Museums
fields, amongst others. The seminars are open to all and are an
opportunity to exchange ideas in a relaxed setting.
To view outlines of particular seminars, visit
http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/chcap/research_consultancy/home.php
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9) Opportunity to contribute to
Conservation Management Plans
Glenelg Shire Council is seeking suitable qualified
people/organizations to quote on compiling Conservation Management Plans
for eight heritage buildings in Portland, Casterton and Heywood.
Town Hall and Offices Casterton,
Old Heywood School, Heywood,
The Arts Company Complex, Portland,
Drill Hall, Portland,
History House, Portland,
Old Watch House, Portland,
WW2 Memorial Lookout, Portland and
Gun Battery, Portland.
The Conservation Management Plans are to use the Heritage Victoria,
Conservation Plan Standard Brief, March 2003, available from the Heritage
Victoria Website.
Further information and the list of buildings is available by ringing
Ashley Bishop, Asset Management Coordinator for Glenelg Shire on 5522
2247.
Enquiries close Friday 28th of March 2008.
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10) Seminar at Sydney University -
"Restoring the Piece(s): The Role of Cultural Heritage in the
Reconstruction of Post-conflict Societies"
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
Seminar Semester 1, 2008
Monday 17th March 3-5 pm
Room 148 RC Mills Building,
Sydney University
Dr. Tim Winter
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
Sydney University
Restoring the Piece(s): The Role of Cultural Heritage in the
Reconstruction of Post-conflict Societies
Today, it is widely recognized that some of the world's most valuable and
fragile cultural resources are under intense pressure due to armed
conflict and war. The destruction - and in some cases the rescuing - of
manuscripts, statues, archaeological remains and architectural structures
in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkan region has received much attention in
recent years. Equally, the international heritage community has long
recognized the importance of restoring churches, mosques, libraries and
sacred texts for countries recovering from war and violent conflict.
However, while such programs typically focus their attention on
'restoration' or the legal protection of cultural artifacts, considerably
less is known about the broader, and often complex, role cultural
heritage plays in conflict and post-conflict societies, and its
relationship to the wider social, political and economic agendas which
together characterize a recovery process. Put more specifically,
the connections between heritage and poverty alleviation, tourism,
neoliberalist developmental aid, nation-building or processes of
reconciliation at the national/regional level have yet to be adequately
accounted for. Using examples from Aceh, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Kashmir and
Afghanistan, this paper suggests more critical approaches are required if
we are to better understand the role cultural heritage plays in conflict
transformation.
Tim is author of Post-conflict Heritage, Postcolonial Tourism;
Culture, Politics and Development at Angkor, Routledge, 2007, and
editor of Expressions of Cambodia: the Politics of Tradition,
Identity and Change, Routledge, 2006, and Asia on Tour exploring
the rise of Asian Tourism, Routledge, 2008. He is also Production
Editor of the ICOMOS journal Historic Environment.
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11) South Australian ICOMOS event
- World Heritage Day Workshop
South Australian ICOMOS event
Attention - Architects, Heritage Consultants, Conservation
Practitioners
World Heritage Day Workshop - April 18th 2008
Theme: Religious Heritage and Sacred Places
St Francis Xavier Cathedral Hall, 4 - 7pm, Wakefield St , Adelaide
An Australia ICOMOS seminar, supported by the Heritage Branch of South
Australia, is to be held at St Francis Xavier Cathedral Hall, Adelaide on
April 18th to celebrate World Heritage Day. The theme this year for
World Heritage Day is Religious Heritage and Sacred Places.
This seminar, to be held at St Francis Xavier Cathedral, will discuss
heritage issues generally related to this theme, using a case study
involving a visit to the conservation works at the Cathedral and the
building of the new sacristy.
This will be a highly practical seminar for architects and others wishing
to discuss conservation processes and include discussions on the theme as
follows:
- The proposed conservation works being undertaken at the Cathedral, in particular the use of lime
mortars in conservation. The selected mortars and their application on
the St Francis Xavier project will be discussed to explain the use of
traditional lime mortars in this project. Mortar mixes, practical
mixing and application will be demonstrated on site.
- Anthony Coupe's recent work in Champasak involving traditional building and mortar repairs in a
temple library in a World Heritage Site in Laos - a project being
supported by the Streetwise Asia Fund for Heritage Conservation.
- Adaptive reuse of redundant churches and halls, and new development associated with religious
heritage buildings with some case studies will be presented - speakers
are now being confirmed to present different case studies of local South
Australian projects. This is proposed to be an interactive session
with discussions about approaches to adaptive reuse and new
development.
The workshop will be held at the hall adjacent to St Francis Xavier
Cathedral. There will be a charge of $15.00 for ICOMOS members, $25
for non members, with generous drinks and nibbles provided at the end of
the seminar. Any surplus funds will be donated to the Streetwise
Asia fund for Heritage Conservation.
Please RSVP to McDougall & Vines
mcdvines@bigpond.com, by 14
April at the latest to assist with catering purposes. Please also
have correct money to pay at the door.
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12) News from ICOMOS International
Secretariat
ICOMOS
International Secretariat e-news
no 33, 13 March 2008
A compendium of news received from various sources including
organisations other than ICOMOS and re-transmitted (unedited and only in
the original language received) for the benefit of ICOMOS Committees and
members. The ICOMOS International Secretariat is not responsible for the
accuracy of any of the information provided. Opinions expressed in the
ICOMOS International e-news are not necessarily those of ICOMOS or its
Executive Committee and events announced are not automatically endorsed
by ICOMOS.
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ICOMOS
ISCEAH: New Website
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Annual Prize of the
Bruno Zevi Foundation for an
historical-critical essay on architecture
Submitting languages are Italian, English and French.
Detailed Information at:
http://www.fondazionebrunozevi.it/premio2008/prize2008.htm
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DOCOMOMO UK alerts:
Robin Hood Gardens Estate (UK) in Danger
To fully support Docomomo UK in its efforts to get the estate conserved
and listed, please sign up the petition at
http://www.bdonline.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=3107018
Further reading:
http://www.bdonline.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=426&storycode=3107659&featurecode=12177
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CAMOC 2008 conference in Seoul
City museums and the future of the city
CAMOC, ICOM's
International Committee about museums of cities is holding its next
conference on 6-8 October 2008 at the Seoul Museum of History, South
Korea.
The conference is about the contribution of city museums to the future of
the city. It is open not only to museum professionals, but also to urban
planners, architects, geographers, conservationists and indeed to all
those organisations and individuals who are involved or interested in the
city.
One topic in particular should be of interest to members of ICOMOS:
The role of the historic centre in city development
Website
For further information please see our web site
www.camoc.icom.museum
Contact
Ian Jones
Secretary, CAMOC
ian.jones67@virgin.net
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Montreal College of
Art and Design: Summer 2008 activities
The International Summer School of Heritage Conservation will take place
in Montreal from 30 June 30 to 25 July, 2008. It will be an occasion for
participants to learn about the most recent theories, techniques and
ideas concerning heritage conservation.
Study Trip to Brazil
A Study Trip to Brazil will be held from May 3rd to 18th, 2008. This 2
week trip is offered at a very beneficial rate and will be an incredible
opportunity for participants to discover the rich historical and modern
heritage of the country.
Information
http://www.mocad.ca
Contact
Julie Boucher
Email: boucherj@mocad.ca
Tel.: 514.847.3636
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Pro-Revita 2008 (Lodz, Poland, 26-28 June
2008): Deadline Extended
31 March 2008 (was 29 Feb): Deadline for paper proposals with
abstract up to one page A4 to be sent by e-mail to
biuroi35@p.lodz.pl or by fax to
+4842 636 78 73
22 April 2008 (was 31 March):The Scientific Committee notifies about
accepted papers
31 May 2008: Deadline for payment of conference fee and submission of
papers
A PDF with detailed information on the conference program and
registration procedure can be requested at the conference bureau:
Conference Bureau:
Politechnika Lodzka
Instytut Architektury i Urbanistyki
Tel.: +4842 631 35 45
Fax: +4842 636 78 73
E-mail:
biuroi35@p.lodz.pl
http://www.arch.p.lodz.pl
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44th
ISOCARP Congress, Dalian, China: Congress
website open now
The Website for the 44th International Congress of ISOCARP is now
online
44th international
Congress of ISOCARP
Detailed Information:
1) Submission of
Abstracts (Deadline 1 April 2008)
2) Congress
Registration (early registration 30 June 2008)
3) Application Young
Planning Professionals Candidates
Contact :
ISOCARP - AIU - IGSRP
P.O.Box 983
2501 CZ The Hague, The Netherlands
Phone: +31-70-346.2654; Fax: +31-70-361.7909
www.isocarp.org
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17th International
Meeting on Heritage Conservation in Vila-real and
Castellon (Spain), 20-22 November
2008
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ICOMOS
International Council on Monuments and Sites/
Conseil International des Monuments et des Sites
International Secretariat / Secretariat International
49-51 rue de la Federation
75015 Paris France
Tel : 33 (0) 1 45 67 67 70
Fax : 33 (0) 1 45 66 06 22
e-mail :
secretariat@icomos.org
13) Arts and Cultural Heritage
Information Development Plan (IDP) released
The Arts and Cultural Heritage Information Development Plan (IDP) has
been released on the ABS website today. This information paper is
available to download free of charge at
http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/4915.0.55.0022008?OpenDocument
Outlined in the IDP is an agreed set of priority policy research
questions. The plan assesses current data sources and research work
relevant to each question and where possible identifies actions or
directions for further research. The ABS and the Cultural Ministers
Council Statistics Working Group (CMCSWG) will be keen to look for
opportunities to work collaboratively with other agencies to address
identified research needs.
To help progress some of the research directions identified in the IDP,
CMCSWG plans to hold a 'research symposium' later this year. The aim is
to bring together a diverse group of people (representing a range of
arts/cultural heritage areas) who have demonstrated expertise in research
and data analysis in the field of arts and cultural heritage, and who are
likely to be able to contribute to actively pursuing research priorities
of interest to government.
If you have any questions about the IDP, or would like to be involved in
the research symposium please contact Jenny Dobak on (08) 8237 7317 or
email
jenny.dobak@abs.gov.au.
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Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
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