AS GOOD AS NEW
The art and science of conserving Mumbai
5-9 & 12-17 April 2021
7 -8.30 pm | Fees — ₹2000/- inclusive of visit to the Conservation lab of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai on 17th April at 10.30 am
Summary
This lecture series is aimed at providing learners with an appreciation of the work and planning that go into the conservation of antiquities. It is thus intended to focus on technique and processes, as opposed to showcasing successes. Headlined by leading conservators in diverse fields, this series aims to cover the theory, science, materials and methods that go into each restoration process, whether concerned with archaeological monuments; heritage buildings and street furniture; books, maps and manuscripts; or paintings and sculpture.
Some of the topics intended to be covered are:
Pre-conservation inspection and documentation of the building/object
Clearance and cleansing if necessary
Visualizing the pre- and post-conservation status through maps, plans, models, diagrams etc
Chemical, physical and biological tests if any are required
Choice of the material to be used for replacing damaged parts of necessary
Selecting and briefing the artisans for specific needs such as carving architectural members, painting, weaving, etc
Reassembly of the building/object
Post-conservation SOP to prevent deterioration
Guidelines for users and tourists as well as museologists
Challenges in funding for conservation
Instructors:
Amalina Dave - Paper
Anupam Sah - Art & Sculpture
Kirtida Unwalla - Architecture
Rahul Chemburkar - Architecture
Tejas Garge - Archaeological Conservation
Visit to ASM conservation laboratories
Payment NEFT/IMPS/UPI to:
Bank: The State Bank of India
Account No: 10996711574
IFS Code: SBIN0000300
Account Name: The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCSCMXaoseaiyizydsImcjIAX_n4YGrulaSaJTp0w0e4rWSw/viewform
On the he occasion of the
700th Anniversary of the passing away of the great poet Dante Alighieri
The Italian Cultural Centre, in Mumbai and The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
are pleased to invite you to
“Speech made visible”. Dante in the reflection of images. On the manuscript 19 of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
An online lecture by Professor Andrea Mazzucchi, Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University Federico II, Naples, Italy
Join us on 25th of March, 2021 at 11.00am (IST)
on the Youtube Channel of the Italian Cultural Centre
Topic: Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Mumbai Research Centre invites you for a programme on
Sahir Ludhianvi, MAIN SHAAYAR TO NAHIN, to commemorate his birth centenary.
Time: Mar 19, 2021 07:00 PM India
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84295336517?pwd=OGVJT3Q5WmZpbnZockNsMEk0S0p1QT09
Meeting ID: 842 9533 6517
Passcode: 520207
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO WISH TO JOIN THE LECTURE
Rs 500/ to be paid:
Payment Details
Payment via NEFT to: The State Bank of India
Institutional Banking Division; Mumbai Main Branch
Mumbai Samachar Marg, Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai 400 001
- Prefix: 0438200066
- Account No: 10996711574
- IFS Code: SBIN0000300
- Agency Name : The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Tel Nos. of the Bank: 022 - 22644972 / 22664342
- MICR code of the Bank: 400002010
Email the UTR details (number) and the name of the participant to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Remaining Schedule of ‘The Geography of Belief’
|
03 April |
Islamic Spaces |
Irfan Engineer |
|
10 April |
Syncretic Spaces |
Smita Dalvi |
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10 April |
Street Spaces |
Raamesh GR |
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17 April |
Indigenous Spaces |
Vinayak Parab |
