On May 5th, twenty PWP members were given a behind the scenes talk from Nora Kennedy, Conservator in Charge of the Photograph Conservation Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, part of the Sherman Fairchild Center for Works on Paper and Photograph Conservation. Thanks to Michelle Dragonetti for arranging the tour, which was a popular event with PWP member in the past.
For over two hours, we were treated to Ms. Kennedy discussing the medium’s history with examples of different photo processes from the Met’s extensive collection. She went into detail about the methods and materials used to create photographs from hand-coating selected papers with light sensitive mixtures to understanding the basics on how to read a photograph.
The Met’s Photograph Conservation Department is active in many areas including education, lectures for groups, students, and the general public. The Met Photo Conservation Department can be followed on Instagram @metphotoconservation
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Ever wonder what efforts the Metropolitan Museum of Art makes in the preservation of its photography collection? Here is your chance to find out. Nora Kennedy, Conservator in Charge of the Photograph Conservation Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will spend two hours with a small group of our members to chat about the Met's conservation effots. In the process, she will draw upon photos from the Met's collection from throughout the medium's history, sharing her expertise and answering our questions. We are excited to bring back this event that has been so popular with our members in the past.
Ever wonder what efforts the Metropolitan Museum of Art makes in the preservation of its photography collection? Here is your chance to find out. Nora Kennedy, Conservator in Charge of the Photograph Conservation Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will spend two hours with a small group of our members to chat about the Met's conservation effots. In the process, she will draw upon photos from the Met's collection from throughout the medium's history, sharing her expertise and answering our questions. We are excited to bring back this event that has been so popular with our members in the past.
WHEN: Thursday, May 5th, 2016. 10am - 12noon
LIMIT: 20 members
FEE: $25, PWP members
LOCATION: Group will meet at the Met, further details closer to the event
RSVP: to me, Michele Dragonetti, at micheledragonetti1@gmail.com to hold reservations
Given the limitation on the size of the group, please wait to hear that your space has been confirmed before submitting the payment.
Cash or checks can be given to me or to PWP Treasurer, Francoise Jeanpierre, at the next meeting. Checks can be made payable to PWP and mailed directly to Francoise at:
Francoise Jeanpierre
PWP Treasurer
317 East 5th St, #9
New York, NY 10003
**Be sure to indicate "MET PHOTO" in the memo section of the check
The Photograph Conservation Department is a part of the Sherman Fairchild Center for Works on Paper and Photograph Conservation. The Conservation Department provides preservation, conservation, and research into the history, aesthetics, and technology of images dating from the early history of the medium until the present day. Established in 2001 as an independent area of expertise, Photograph Conservation works in close collaboration with the Department of Photographs, the Scientific Research Department, The Photograph Studio, and other allied professionals. Photograph Conservation is active in education, providing lectures for specialized groups, students, and the general public. Follow them on Instagram @metphotoconservation
