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Kloe and Phedra are joined by Jill Carruthers in an episode all about newer, fresh-faced museums. What’s it like opening a brand NEW museum? Phedra talks to Matt Turtle from the Museum of Homelessness AND Eleni Loizides from the Cyprus Archaeological Museum, while Solange sits down to chat with James Hogg from the Yorkshire Natural History Museum. Also tune in for a review of ‘Conservation Skills for the 21st Century’ from Jenny!
00:01:20 What’s a new museum?
00:12:34 How Showtown came to be
00:31:56 Making a museum yours
00:37:24 Redefining museums
00:42:05 Is less more?
00:49:54 Reminder!
00:51:19 Interview with Matt Turtle
01:04:09 Interview with James Hogg
01:17:10 Interview with Eleni Loizides
01:26:11 Review of ‘Conservation Skills for the 21st Century’
Show Notes:
– Showtown: https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/
– Grand Egyptian Museum influencer video Phedra mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nwZkVldpvI
– Quiz mentioned by Jill: https://www.mhminsight.com/culture-segments/survey/
– Join us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thecword
– Get your tickets for Icon24: https://www.icon.org.uk/events/icon-2024-conference-conservation-for-change.html
– Museum of Homelessness: https://museumofhomelessness.org/
– Neo Jurassica: https://neojurassica.org/
– Yorkshire Natural History Museum: https://ynhm.org/
– Cyprus Archaeological Museum teaser videos made by the architect: https://youtu.be/iJrI4tOUDmQ and https://youtu.be/Vc8HjbVdmsI
– Conservation Skills for the 21st Century: https://www.routledge.com/Conservation-Skills-for-the-21st-Century-Judgement-Method-and-Decision-Making/Caple-Williams/p/book/9780367443320
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Hosted by Kloe Rumsey, Phedra Komodromou and Jill Carruthers.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2024.
Liz and Phedra are joined by Jonathan Santa Maria Bouquet as they talk about the conservation of musical instruments: from tuning and treatment considerations to ethics and philosophy. Also tune in (pun somewhat intended) for an interview from Solange with Emma Hardy, violin maker and repairer. There’s even some lovely music at the end!
00:22 More announcements!
02:26 Origin story
07:01 The perils and pleasures of working in a fishbowl
09:38 Tuning and a crash course in ‘temperament’
17:10 Working with musicians
19:29 To play or not to play?
23:04 Seeing the history of an instrument
27:55 Treatment considerations and the need for balance
31:07 A place for copies and reconstructions
37:17 Patreon appeal
37:42 Interview with Emma Hardy
Show Notes:
– Nominate someone for the Marsh Conservation Awards 2024: https://www.icon.org.uk/impact/the-marsh-conservation-awards.html
– Join us at Icon24 in July: https://www.icon.org.uk/events/icon-2024-conference-conservation-for-change.html
– Get in touch with Jonathan: https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/jonathan-smb
– St Cecilia’s Hall Concert Room and Music Museum: https://www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk/
– More about the St Cecilia collection: https://collections.ed.ac.uk/mimed/
– ICOM International Committee of Museums and Collections of Instruments and Music (CIMCIM): https://cimcim.mini.icom.museum/
– St Cecilia’s Hall sound library: https://digital.eca.ed.ac.uk/soundlibraries/
– Hardy Violins in Sheffield: https://hardyviolins.co.uk/
More resources:
– To play or not to play: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/journals/conservation-journal/issue-15/to-play-or-not-to-play-the-ethics-of-musical-instrument-conservation/
– Focus on historic musical instruments: https://www.akbild.ac.at/en/institutes/conservation-restoration/study-focus/objects-focus-on-wood-historic-musical-instruments
– Italian degree in musical instrument conservation: https://restauro.cdl.unipv.it/it
– On the conservation of musical instruments (CIMCIM): https://cimcim.mini.icom.museum/conservation-of-musical-instruments/
– Preservation Perspectives blog: https://libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/conservation/
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Hosted by Liz Hébert, Phedra Komodromou and Jonathan Santa Maria Bouquet.
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Made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license.
A Wooden Dice production, 2024.
Jenny, Solange and Phedra are joined by Luisa Casella as we talk about AI: how can conservators use these tools and what are their pros and cons? Luisa tells us about CRAIG, a large language model for conservators, while Jenny frets about the climate impact. Also tune in for a review of a recent lecture on AI usage from Solange and Phedra!
01:35 What do we mean by AI?
04:11 Building a LLM for conservators
13:33 Climate impact and ethical concerns
20:28 Sophisticated users needed
24:13 Future impact on conservation
35:25 Best AI uses we’ve seen
37:46 How is CRAIG different from ChatGPT?
39:42 Teaser: Interview with Robert Erdmann
40:18 Review of Dr Nicholas Eastaugh’s recent AI lecture
47:34 Patreon appeal
Show Notes:
– S01E09 Museum Pi: https://thecword.show/2017/06/21/s01e09-museum-pi/
– S06E03 The One with the Arduino: https://thecword.show/2019/10/16/s06e03-the-one-with-the-arduino/
– Follow Luisa and her conservation tips here: https://linktr.ee/conservation_tips
– CRAIG: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-P8SfTCDEO-craig-conservation-restoration-ai-generative-tool
– ChatGPT by OpenAI: https://chatgpt.com/
– BBC article on Sarah Silverman that Jenny mentioned: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66164228
– AIC conservation wiki: https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Main_Page
– AI and the Climate Crisis (lecture recording): https://goldsmiths.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=609824f6-5e69-4241-9bd4-b13a00d3d05b
– AI’s Growing Carbon Footprint: https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2023/06/09/ais-growing-carbon-footprint/
– More on energy usage of AI: https://www.washington.edu/news/2023/07/27/how-much-energy-does-chatgpt-use/
– BBC article on AI reading ancient burnt scrolls: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68221243
– Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHBfYsHR0UBAiA_VhMeOIw
– Paintings Group lecture mentioned: https://www.icon.org.uk/events/paintings-group-art-authorship-and-ai-for-good-or-ill.html
Other AI resources:
– Luisa’s Substack article on AI: https://conservationtips.substack.com/p/ai-in-art-conservation
– Heritage Fund briefing on AI: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/about/insight/research/artificial-intelligence-digital-heritage-leadership-briefing
– Museums Association on AI: https://www.museumsassociation.org/category/ai/
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Hosted by Solange Masher, Jenny Mathiasson, Phedra Komodromou and Luisa Casella.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2024.
Jenny and Liz talk to Dr Marysia Tarnowska about their journey into heritage science from a background in chemistry: from molecular bonds to leather deterioration! Jenny also talks to Dr Josep Grau-Bove from the Icon Heritage Science Group about how we can communicate better as both conservators and scientists. Finally, tune in for a review of ‘Soft Paint and the Care of Paintings’ from Liz!
00:01:10 From chemistry to museum adventures
00:07:35 A project is born
00:14:53 Scientific papers are an endurance sport
00:17:23 Ways into heritage science
00:19:08 Communicating with conservators
00:24:02 Reaching scientists early on
00:34:28 Museums doing research
00:40:53 Getting involved with scientists
00:43:42 University is where it’s at
00:47:13 Don’t forget about the Marsh Awards
00:48:00 Patreon shout-out
00:48:37 Interview with Dr Josep Grau-Bove
01:03:11 Review: Soft Paint and the Care of Paintings
Show Notes:
– Find Marysia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysia-tarnowska/
– Follow Marysia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/supra_marysia
– Blog entry by Lucia Burgio at the V&A: https://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/caring-for-our-collections/a-week-in-the-life-of-a-va-heritage-scientist-intro
– Red rot (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_rot
– Museum of Leathercraft: https://museumofleathercraft.org/
– Leather Conservation Centre: https://leatherconservation.org/
– Institute for Creative Leather Technologies: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/institute-for-creative-leather-technologies/
– S09E06 Leather: https://thecword.show/2021/06/02/s09e06-leather/
– ICPMS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inductively_coupled_plasma_mass_spectrometry
– /r/ArtConservation: https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtConservation/
– Icon Heritage Science Group: https://www.icon.org.uk/groups-and-networks/heritage-science.html
– European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (E-RIHS): https://www.e-rihs.eu/
– MoLab: https://www.iperionhs.eu/molab/
– AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council): https://www.ukri.org/councils/ahrc/
– Research at Amgueddfa Cymru: https://museum.wales/research/
– Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands: https://english.cultureelerfgoed.nl/
– Marsh Conservation Awards 2024: https://www.icon.org.uk/impact/the-marsh-conservation-awards.html
– Dr Josep Grau-Bove at UCL: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/33855-josep-graubove
– UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/heritage/ucl-institute-sustainable-heritage
– Dr Katherine Curran at UCL: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/34356-katherine-curran/
– Soft Paint and the Care of Paintings book: https://archetype.co.uk/our-titles/soft-paint-and-the-care-of-paintings/?id=450
Previous ‘Working With’ episodes:
– S07E04 Working With Techs: https://thecword.show/2020/05/27/s07e04-working-with-techs/
– S09E01 Working With Front of House: https://thecword.show/2021/03/24/s09e01-working-with-front-of-house/
– S10E02 Working With Curators: https://thecword.show/2021/09/29/s10e02-working-with-curators/
– S11E03 Working With Learning: https://thecword.show/2022/04/20/s11e03-working-with-learning/
– S13E04 Working With Adult Learning: https://thecword.show/2023/05/03/s13e04-working-with-adult-learning/
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Hosted by Liz Hébert, Jenny Mathiasson, and Dr Marysia Tarnowska.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2024.
Join Jenny, Kloe and Liz as they explore historic houses across the world, their unique charms, and quirky challenges. Phedra whisks us away to a sun-soaked historic house museum in Cyprus, while Liz delves into the meticulous conservation efforts at Sir John Soane’s Museum with Jane Wilkinson. Finally, Kloe has a chat with Helen Antrobus about what it’s like working in the National Trust.
00:00:28 What’s a historic house?
00:03:18 Are all of them posh?
00:07:03 Nature and heritage in harmony
00:09:30 Our favourites
00:16:30 Jenny feels like an alien
00:23:14 Mitigating damage
00:24:56 Houses still in use
00:31:12 Challenges and temptations
00:37:21 What era are we interpreting or preserving?
00:40:57 Pests and damp patches
00:44:28 Patreon shout out
00:45:00 Interview with Jane Wilkinson
00:56:00 Phedra’s visit to Lefkara
01:07:17 Interview with Helen Antrobus
Show Notes:
– National Trust: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
– NT annual report Jenny quoted: https://documents.nationaltrust.org.uk/story/annual-report-2023/page/1
– Historic Houses (UK): https://www.historichouses.org/
– Rembrandt House, Amsterdam: https://www.rembrandthuis.nl/en/
– Kettles Yard, Cambridge: https://www.kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk/history-of-kettles-yard/
– Pollok House, Glasgow: https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/pollok-house-major-refurbishment
– FAI or the National Trust for Italy: https://fai-international.org/
– Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/
– Gawthorpe Hall, Ightenhill: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/gawthorpe-hall
– Chatsworth, Bakewell: https://www.chatsworth.org/
– Yin Yu Tang at Peabody Essex Museum: https://www.pem.org/yin-yu-tang-a-chinese-home
– St Fagans National Museum of History in Wales: https://museum.wales/stfagans/
– Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, in England: https://www.beamish.org.uk/
– Museo Horne: https://www.museohorne.it/en/
– Holker Hall in Cumbria: https://www.holker.co.uk/
– West Dean College: https://www.westdean.ac.uk/
– Barnes foundation move in Philadelphia: https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/14/arts/design/judge-rules-the-barnes-can-move-to-philadelphia.html
– S10E04 Halloween special with haunted properties: https://thecword.show/2021/10/28/s10e04-halloween-special/
– Old World Wisconsin: https://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/
– Sir John Soane’s Museum: https://www.soane.org/
– The book mentioned by Liz: https://shop.soane.org/collections/books-and-maps/products/a-complete-description-of-sir-john-soanes-museum-24
– The Local Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmith-work, Lefkara (for the virtual tour!): https://larnakaregion.com/directory/product/local-museum-traditional-embroidery-and-silversmith-work-lefkara
– S10E02 Working with Curators: https://thecword.show/2021/09/29/s10e02-working-with-curators/
– Visiting the National Trust conservation studios: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/search?type=place&query=conservation
– Hidden Treasures of the National Trust on the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lttx
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Hosted by Liz Hébert, Kloe Rumsey, and Jenny Mathiasson.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2024.
Liz and Phedra join forces with freelance paintings conservator Alexis Drapanas as they tackle an ECP special! Phedra also interviews conservator Kerith Koss Schrager and intern Adrienne Gendron about health and safety for emerging professionals. And don’t forget to tune in for a Dear Jane about getting into some more unusual specialisms!
00:00:45 Introducing our ECP hosts
00:08:02 Straight from university to private practice
00:09:15 What does ‘emerging’ mean to you?
00:16:01 Let’s talk money!
00:24:37 Paperwork in real life
00:29:22 Job searching across Europe
00:37:44 How to break down the door
00:45:45 Patreon teaser
00:46:00 Interview with Kerith Koss Schrager and Adrienne Gendron
01:00:57 Phedra’s recommended listening
01:03:19 Dear Jane
Show Notes:
– Alexis’ website: https://www.drapanas.com/
– Follow Phedra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phedrakom/
– Cardiff University: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/course/conservation-of-objects-in-museums-and-archaeology-bsc
– Lorenzo de Medici Institute: https://ldminstitute.com/department/restoration/
– Follow Liz on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizhebertxcvi
– Follow Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizhebertxcvi/
– Conversation Conservation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationconservation/
– AIC Health and Safety Wiki: https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Category:Health_%26_Safety
– Health and safety beginner’s guide: https://www.conservation-wiki.com/w/images/1/1d/H%26S_BeginnerGuide.pdf
– Hazards in collections eTool: https://hazardsincollections.org.uk/
– 6 session C2C Course – Health and Safety in Collections Care: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/c2c-care-course-health-and-safety-in-collections-care
Phedra’s recommended listening:
– S01E05 Emerging Professionals: https://thecword.show/2017/04/26/s01e05-emerging-professionals/
– S02E04 Emerging Professionals 2: https://thecword.show/2017/10/04/s02e04-emerging-professionals-2/
– S13E02 Accreditation Part 1: https://thecword.show/2023/04/05/s13e02-accreditation-part-1/
– S12E06 Time Management: https://thecword.show/2022/11/23/s12e06-time-management/
– S12E01 Job Interviews: https://thecword.show/2022/09/14/s12e01-job-interviews/
– S11E04 Building a Business: https://thecword.show/2022/05/04/s11e04-building-a-business/
– S10E05 Aches and Pains: https://thecword.show/2021/11/10/s10e05-aches-and-pains/
– S05E05 Portfolio Extravaganza: https://thecword.show/2019/05/15/s05e05-portfolio-extravaganza/
– S04E02 Parenthood: https://thecword.show/2018/10/03/s04e02-parenthood/
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Hosted by Liz Hébert, Phedra Komodromou, and Alexis Drapanas.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2024.
Meet the dream team! It’s a crowded recording session today: Jenny and Kloe ask their new colleagues Liz, Phedra, and Solange about their new roles and their favourite objects, tools, and adhesives. What ARE a few of our favourite things? Also tune in for a review of ‘Conservation of Books’ from Solange!
00:02:16 Who’s Liz?
00:04:22 And who’s Phedra?
00:07:00 Aaand who’s Solange?
00:09:38 Experimentation ahead
00:14:10 Favourite Instagram accounts
00:17:08 Favourite objects
00:25:31 Least favourite objects!
00:34:02 Can you have a favourite pest…?
00:37:33 Favourite adhesive
00:53:38 Favourite tools
01:04:17 Review: Conservation of Books
Show Notes:
– Follow Liz on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizhebertxcvi
– Follow Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizhebertxcvi/
– Liz’s website: https://readymag.website/u1771381592/4680039/
– The EC Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/35cVChweygfrY8A7o4LLiw or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecpodcast/id1507272772
– Future Conservator Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-979095571
– Follow Phedra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phedrakom/
– Follow Solange on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liber.conservation
– Solange’s business: https://liberconservation.co.uk/
– You should definitely support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thecword
– Squeaky Conservator on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@squeakyconserves
– Our new Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_c_word_podcast
– International Mount Makers Forum: https://www.instagram.com/internationalmountmakersforum/
– Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens: https://www.instagram.com/csmfht/
– Fun Conservators: https://www.instagram.com/fun_conservators/
– Reversible Zine: https://www.instagram.com/reversiblezine/
– The Lady Art Handler: https://www.instagram.com/theladyarthandler/
– Conservation in Focus: https://www.instagram.com/conservationinfocus/
– Bridget Mitchell: https://www.instagram.com/bridget.mitchell_/
– S10E05 Aches and Pains: https://thecword.show/2021/11/10/s10e05-aches-and-pains/
– CAC-ACCR Conference (Keeping it Real: Conservation in Practice): https://www.cac-accr.ca/our-conferences/
– Conservation of Books (edited by Abigail Bainbridge): https://www.routledge.com/Conservation-of-Books/Bainbridge/p/book/9780367754907
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Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, Solange Masher, Liz Hébert, and Phedra Komodromou.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2024.
In this special bonus episode we make a couple of overdue announcements, take you with us to an award ceremony in Cardiff, and profess our undying love for our listeners. Would you like to join us on The C Word team? Get in touch!
00:57 We’re having a break – and we’re recruiting!
07:31 We’ve got an award
09:21 Recording from The 30(ish) Awards
17:50 Dear Jane teaser
18:51 Patreon shout out
Show Notes:
– Recruitment page: https://thecword.show/recruitment/
– The 30(ish) Awards winners: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/alumni/features/30ish-awards-2023
– Dear Jane cotton bud video: https://youtu.be/lZg8hNajdQg
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
In this one we talk to Professor Aviva Burnstock about what paintings can be and we chat with Polly Saltmarsh about communicating conservation and the joys of sticky toffee pudding sauce. Also tune in for a review of ‘On Canvas: Preserving the Structure of Paintings’ by Stephen Hackney from Kloe.
03:48 When is a painting a painting? 10:05 On the nature of painted surfaces 13:13 How students might approach a painting 16:20 A chat about varnish 27:39 The joy of microscopy 28:39 Gut feelings and forgeries 34:06 Interview with Polly Saltmarsh 48:03 Review: On Canvas 52:28 Patreon appeal
Show Notes: - The Courtauld Institute of Art: https://courtauld.ac.uk/ - Art and Artifice fakes exhibition: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/art-and-artifice-fakes-from-the-collection/ - Fake or Fortune: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mxxz6 - Polly’s website: https://www.paintingsconservation.co.uk/ - Reopening the National Portrait Gallery: https://www.npg.org.uk/blog/road-to-reopening - On Canvas: https://shop.getty.edu/products/on-canvas-preserving-the-structure-of-paintings-978-1606066263?variant=29175364157517
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Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, and Aviva Burnstock.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
We’re joined by special guest host Cass Fino-Radin as we talk about time-based media: what it can be, what the challenges are, and what we can do to preserve it. From mechanical components to maintaining software, we geek out about everything that’s wonderful about this type of conservation. Also tune in for a review of poetry pamphlet ‘Accessioning’ by Charlotte Wetton.
00:21 A long-time spreadsheet idea 02:44 A potted history of time-based media (maybe) 05:41 Conservation of performance art 10:26 The wildest thing about time-based media 12:40 Cass’ origin story 22:36 Blurry objects and things going off 27:54 More suggestions for what time-based media is 30:55 Old vs new technology 36:56 What makes a good time-based media conservator? 40:03 Review: Accessioning 44:54 Patreon appeal
Show Notes: - Art and Obsolescence podcast: https://www.artandobsolescence.com/ - Cass’ website: https://finoradin.info/ - Pip Laurenson: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/art-history/people/academic-staff/professor-pip-laurenson - Episode with Glenn Wharton: https://www.artandobsolescence.com/episodes/005-glenn-wharton - MoMA Media and Performance department: https://www.moma.org/about/curatorial-departments/media-performance - S05E03 Contemporary Art: https://thecword.show/2019/04/17/s05e03-contemporary-art/ - Episode with Annet Dekker: https://www.artandobsolescence.com/episodes/043-annet-dekker - Rhizome: https://rhizome.org/ - AIC 40th annual meeting in Albuquerque (2012): https://www.culturalheritage.org/docs/default-source/publications/periodicals/annual-meeting/2012-annual-meeting-abstracts.pdf?sfvrsn=1dbb1699_8 - Cass’ company Small Data Industries: https://smalldata.industries/ - Cooper Hewitt: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/ - S09E05 Dynamic Objects: https://thecword.show/2021/05/19/s09e05-dynamic-objects/ - S06E03 The One with the Arduino: https://thecword.show/2019/10/16/s06e03-the-one-with-the-arduino/ - S01E09 Museum Pi: https://thecword.show/2017/06/21/s01e09-museum-pi/ - Time-based media according to Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_time-based_media_art - Planetary app case study: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/2019/05/16/planetary-cooper-hewitts-first-ios-app/ - Accessioning poetry pamphlet: https://theemmapress.com/shop/poetry/pamphlets/accessioning/
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Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, and Cass Fino-Radin.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
In this episode Jenny and Kloe address a correction before launching into a takeover special: join Kloe, Nerys Rudder and Jane Henderson as they go to the ‘Changing the World: Approach, Strategy and the Future of University Museums’ UMG conference and run around the newly refurbished Manchester Museum.
03:55 A correction from Jane
07:13 Other comments from listeners
12:19 Three conservators go to a conference
55:28 Patreon appeal
Show Notes:
– Manchester Museum: https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/
– UMG Spring Conference 2023: http://universitymuseumsgroup.org/events/save-the-date-manchester-2023/
– S13E02 Accreditation Part 1: https://thecword.show/2023/04/05/s13e02-accreditation-part-1/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
Together with special co-host Alison Lister we explore the private sector: from our workspaces to how we learn on the job. Join us for a catch-up on Jenny’s adventures in business, along with Kloe’s commercial experience and Alison’s passionate call for us all to share more. Bridget Mitchell tells us about finding joy in your business and the power of positive thinking. Also tune in for an audio tour of Jenny’s workspace and a round-up of the Museums + Heritage Show in London.
00:00:42 Wait, are we talking business again?
00:05:16 The old museum vs business conundrum
00:09:27 The importance of Time
00:15:48 What does a conservation space look like?
00:18:42 Why we need to make a fuss
00:27:55 Private practice is people work
00:33:13 How could we be supported to share more?
00:35:18 Training and professional development
00:46:26 The future of private practice
00:49:49 Jenny’s round-up of the Museums + Heritage Show and Icon meet-up
00:55:18 Interview with Bridget Mitchell
01:04:43 Tour of Jenny’s workspace
01:12:07 Patreon appeal
Show Notes:
– S11E04 Building a Business: https://thecword.show/2022/05/04/s11e04-building-a-business/
– S02E03 Freelancing: https://thecword.show/2017/09/22/s02e03-freelancing/
– Alison’s company: https://textileconservation.co.uk/
– S09E08 Dyes in Conservation: https://thecword.show/2021/06/30/s09e08-dyes-in-conservation/
– Secrets of the National Trust: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secrets_of_the_National_Trust
– Hidden Treasures of the National Trust (the one Jenny actually meant): https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/film-tv/hidden-treasures-of-the-national-trust
– Secrets of the Museum: https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/secrets-of-the-museum
– The Repair Shop: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08l581p
– Kickstart Scheme: https://www.kickstart-uk.com/
– S01E01 Demographics: https://thecword.show/2017/02/15/demographics/
– Museums + Heritage Show: https://show.museumsandheritage.com/
– Plowden winner Julie Dawson: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/icon-emeritus-member-julie-dawson-wins-prestigious-plowden-medal-for-conservation.html
– Marsh Charitable Trust awards: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/winners-marsh-awards-for-conservation-2023.html
– Follow Bridget on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcapreservation/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
We’re joined by special guest host Stella Toonen as we explore a topic with many synonyms: public programming, outreach, adult learning, and so many more! We get enthused about ideas for events that conservation can get in on, and talk about the many pitfalls – and benefits – of co-creation in museums.
01:06 What’s this episode about?
03:52 Stella’s outreach journey
05:50 Kloe’s experiences facilitating events
09:39 Jenny’s experiences working with the public
13:27 Growing audiences and different offers
19:40 Examples of events for grown-ups
25:44 Saddling an artist with the work of museums
28:53 Stella’s research around co-creation
35:09 Involve conservators early!
38:02 Inspo for learning events
46:03 Comments, questions, and corrections
53:49 Patreon appeal and shout out
Show Notes:
– Follow Stella here: https://twitter.com/StellaToonen
– Stella’s website: https://stellatoonencom.wordpress.com/
– S11E03 Working with Learning: https://thecword.show/2022/04/20/s11e03-working-with-learning/
– Heritage Open Days: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
– S05E06 Touchy Feely: https://thecword.show/2019/05/29/s05e06-touchy-feely/
– Ladder of Participation explained: https://organizingengagement.org/models/ladder-of-citizen-participation/
– Tania Bruguera at the Tate: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/tania-bruguera-11982
– Tate: https://www.tate.org.uk/
– The Whitworth: https://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/
– Queens Museum: https://queensmuseum.org/
– Awards, grants and scholarships mentioned for students: https://www.artsscholars.org/awards-grants-scholarships
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
We’re joined by curator Karen Logan as we talk about working with collections that stir up emotions and recent memories: from The Troubles in Northern Ireland to Brexit and activism. Also tune in for Kloe’s thoughts and feelings on human remains and other displays as she visited Egypt in February.
04:00 How did this episode come about?
08:26 What are The Troubles?
15:40 What to include
18:10 Contemporary collecting
23:40 Including people is powerful
26:11 Audience differences
27:50 Collecting Brexit
32:24 Responding to challenges
39:49 Kloe’s visit to NMEC
47:20 Patreon appeal and shout out
Show Notes:
– National Museums NI: https://www.nationalmuseumsni.org/
– The Troubles according to Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troubles
– Collecting The Troubles and Beyond: https://www.nationalmuseumsni.org/resources/collecting-troubles-and-beyond
– Collecting Cultures by NHLF: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/about/insight/evaluation/collecting-cultures-evaluation
– PHM collecting: https://phm.org.uk/collections/
– James Ellis (actor): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ellis_(actor)
– Nothing About Us Without Us exhibition: https://phm.org.uk/exhibitions/nothing-about-us-without-us/
– National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: https://nmec.gov.eg/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
We have a chat amongst ourselves about the process of becoming an accredited conservator, as seen by two mid-career people staring at the application form in fear and distress. This episode contains snippets of both Jenny’s and Kloe’s thoughts on the very early stages of getting ready to even apply, being on the Pathway (PACR), and some of the notable barriers. Kloe also interviews Heather Doyle about how accreditation works and how it will be changing, and Dear Jane handles a question about how to pitch for more hours of work.
00:00:33 Jenny’s long road on the Pathway
00:05:38 Kloe’s speed-run
00:11:26 The murky history of accreditation
00:16:01 Evidence is everything
00:21:27 Reasons to go for it
00:23:41 Specialisms are made up
00:29:50 Jenny frets about things after a workshop
00:32:36 Kloe’s commitment
00:37:17 Kloe’s anxiety about specialisms and forms
00:40:49 Kloe’s confused about mentors
00:42:08 Kloe discovers the Pathway
00:43:35 Kloe’s funding issues
00:45:20 Interview with Heather Doyle
01:12:56 Postscript (sort of)
01:16:18 Dear Jane
01:23:59 Patreon shout out and appeal
Show Notes:
– All about Icon accreditation: https://www.icon.org.uk/accreditation.html
– The Conservation Register: https://www.conservationregister.com/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
We talk to community-building conservator Melissa King about nurturing communication between collections care professionals and the growing preservation community at Conserv. Jenny also talks to heritage consultant Sarah Marsom about being a moderator online, and to chief exec Sara Crofts about Icon’s use of Discord and Basecamp. Don’t forget to tune in for a Dear Jane about getting some conservation experience in South Africa!
00:02:15 Web based communities and conservation
00:04:27 Whatever happened to forums?
00:09:44 Different ways and levels of engaging
00:10:50 Kloe feels clueless (but isn’t really)
00:16:39 Developing communities for different audiences
00:20:05 Platform options out there
00:25:09 Being too afraid to post
00:31:11 Kloe joins the Conserv community
00:37:26 Jenny wants a Mastodon instance for conservators
00:40:17 Interview with Sarah Marsom
00:53:40 Interview with Sara Crofts
01:04:50 Dear Jane
01:12:24 Patreon shout out and funding plea
Show Notes:
– Join the Conserv Community here: https://community.conserv.io/join?invitation_token=18de977edaf111954e06b897a6ab0356181e1c1a-97dcab76-66ae-4e51-8831-e2d9f5d886f4
– Conserv: https://bit.ly/3TvkFfB
– S09E04 Environmental Monitoring: https://thecword.show/2021/05/05/s09e04-environmental-monitoring/
– Conserv’s upcoming conference: https://conserv.io/preservation-matters-2023/
– Conservation DistList archives: https://cool.culturalheritage.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
– Global Conservation Forum: https://community.culturalheritage.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=ea3d002c-9fc3-4446-b7d2-c308f5faed13
– Online communities as defined by Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_community
– Connecting to Collections Care community: https://connectingtocollections.org/
– ConCode: https://www.concode.info/
– A quick guide to Facebook Groups: https://www.lifewire.com/facebook-groups-4103720
– Discord: https://discord.com/
– Slack: https://slack.com/
– Circle: https://circle.so/
– Cardiff Conservation Graduates FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132162183909/
– FREELANCE Conservators in Private Practice FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1679578638848189/
– Art Conservation Advocates FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artconservationadvocates/
– Reddit’s /r/MuseumPros: https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumPros/
– Reddit’s /r/ArtConservation: https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtConservation/
– A succinct explanation to the Fediverse: https://gist.github.com/joepie91/f924e846c24ec7ed82d6d554a7e7c9a8
– The GLAM server on Mastodon: https://glammr.us/
– Sarah Marsom: https://www.sarahmarsom.com/
– Historic Preservation Professionals FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PreservationProfessionals
– National Council of Public History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publichistorians
– Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/
– Example of Cex Drop-In Session via Icon: https://www.icon.org.uk/events/cex-drop-in-session-april-2023-2.html
– ICOM-CC open access papers treasure trove: https://www.icom-cc-publications-online.org/
– Studies in Conservation: https://www.iiconservation.org/publications/sic
– JAIC: https://www.culturalheritage.org/publications/journal-(jaic)
– JIC: https://www.icon.org.uk/resources/journal-of-the-institute-of-conservation.html
– AICCM Bulletin: https://aiccm.org.au/publications/aiccm-bulletin/
– Thoughts on commercial taxidermy skills: https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/conservation/2310-2/
– Connect with Monique Vajifdar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-vajifdar-470025211/
– South African Museums Association: https://samuseums.co.za/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2023.
As we huddle up in a pew with Dr Sarah Turner we talk about Christmas in cathedrals, play a parlour game of Five Things, and make some predictions for the year ahead. Kloe talks to Beth Gillions about her time as a caretaker at Westminster Chapel in winter, and Todd Wright sings our rendition of ‘Silent Night’ for some extra feels. Also tune in for a review of ‘National Treasures: Saving the Nation’s Art in World War II’ from Jenny and a Dear Jane about pre-programme experience in the US. Happy holidays!
02:02 Uses of church spaces and collections around Christmas
08:59 Five Things parlour game
19:00 Annual predictions
24:19 Interview with Beth Gillions
32:27 Install Night (Christmas song)
34:22 Review: National Treasures
37:30 Dear Jane
Show Notes:
– Canterbury Cathedral: https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/
– Lambeth conference: https://www.lambethconference.org/
– Vestments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestment
– Liturgical colours: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_colours
– Jenny’s favourite Disney film: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunchback_of_Notre_Dame_(1996_film)
– Westminster Chapel: https://westminsterchapel.org.uk/
– More music by Todd Wright (our singer this year): https://open.spotify.com/artist/4774AfmqyBy6472bdgGD5F
– National Treasures by Caroline Shenton: https://www.carolineshenton.co.uk/book/national-treasures-saving-the-nations-art-in-world-war-ii/
– Example of online volunteering (in the UK): https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-opportunities/remote-opportunities/
– Repair cafe movement: https://www.repaircafe.org/en/
– State of NC Internship Program: https://ncadmin.nc.gov/public/internship-program-2023
Install Night (vocals by Todd Wright, lyrics by Kloe Rumsey, Beth Gillions, and Morgan Fox)
Install night, loans done right
Objects in crates, snug and tight,
Weatherproof, padded with Plastazote foam,
Labelled sections in temporary homes
Acclimate them for install
Acclimate them for install
Install night, gloves in sight
Forms laid out on which couriers will write,
No change occurred on the journey here
Loan reports for take-down next year
Per diem and a budget meal
Per diem and a budget meal
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A Wooden Dice production, 2022.
Together with special co-host Sean Kelly we talk about all things redevelopment: from the strange sensation of taking things off display, to the joy of opening the doors, and why museum work never stops. Also tune in for interviews with Georgina Young from Manchester Museum, Alex Cropper from Manchester Jewish Museum, and Chris Weeks from Manx National Heritage.
00:00:51 What’s happening in Paisley?
00:05:24 Putting collections in new places
00:07:44 The odd melancholy of a decant
00:13:47 Building design and collections care
00:19:21 How long does a big funding bid take?
00:23:04 Why do we redevelop and who decides?
00:29:06 The things people get upset about
00:39:51 How often do you redevelop?
00:45:27 Interview with Georgina Young
00:57:20 Interview with Alex Cropper
01:06:07 Interview with Chris Weeks
Show Notes:
– Paisley Museum and Art Galleries: https://paisley.is/paisley-museum-and-art-galleries/
– City of Culture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_City_of_Culture
– Carmarthenshire Museums and an old Debenhams: https://newsroom.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/2022/08/former-debenhams-building-to-be-used-to-bring-together-key-public-services-all-under-one-roof/#.Y494XOzP2A4
– ALA projects: https://www.ala.uk.com/selected-projects/
– The Wellcome thread everyone got oddly upset about: https://twitter.com/ExploreWellcome/status/1596091202381975552
– Wellcome gallery closure statement: https://wellcomecollection.org/pages/Y4TdMBAAACMApB14
– Ipswich Museum redevelopment: https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/ipswichmuseumredevelopment/
– People being angry at Ipswich redevelopment plans: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/local-council/20706027.ipswich-museum-addresses-petition-reassures-history-will-preserved/
– Article Kloe was quoting: https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/news/ipswich-museum-under-threat-from-historically-insensitive-redevelopment
– What’s happening to the old Museum of London site: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/nov/27/museum-of-london-plans-to-demlish-site-bastion-house-sheppard-robson-diller-scofidio-renfro-centre-for-music
– Manchester Museum’s Hello Future redevelopment: https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/about/hellofuture/
– Manchester Jewish Museum: https://www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com/
– Manx National Heritage: https://manxnationalheritage.im/
– Isle of Man TT Gallery project: https://manxnationalheritage.im/about-us/isle-of-man-tt-gallery/
– Zenzie Tinker Conservation: https://www.zenzietinker.co.uk/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2022.
Join us for another tranquil boat episode with conservator Pierrette Squires as we talk about time management. How do you estimate how long a treatment will take? How do you handle project slip, unexpected overtime, and an overflowing inbox? How do you structure the day when you’re self-employed? Also tune in for a Dear Jane about stakeholders and furry friends.
00:02:51 Kloe’s experience and approach 00:08:42 Building the skill of estimates 00:11:46 Jenny’s struggles 00:16:21 The Out of Office message and emails 00:24:52 Pierrette’s approach as a manager 00:30:36 Lists and calendars 00:44:35 Working with others (slight interference here) 00:47:50 Exceptional circumstances 00:53:11 Suddenly priority 00:59:04 Advice for beginners 01:00:45 Dear Jane 01:03:49 Comments, questions, and corrections
Show Notes: - S12E05 Disability in Conservation: https://thecword.show/2022/11/09/s12e05-disability-in-conservation/ - Toggl: https://toggl.com/ - Adam Savage on check boxes and lists: https://www.wired.com/story/adam-savage-lists-more-lists-power-checkboxes/ - Example of a circular wall planner: https://www.theroundmethod.com/products/circular-calendar-digital-download-pdf - Visit our shop: https://www.thecword.show/shop
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A Wooden Dice production, 2022.
Join us on a tranquil houseboat as we talk about being conservators with disabilities with special guest host Pierrette Squires. We share our various experiences and set the world to rights (with ducks in the background). Also tune in for a Dear Jane about accreditation, a tour of the new ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ exhibition with Kloe, and a review of ‘The Routledge Companion to Art and Disability’ from Jenny.
00:01:35 Jenny’s experiences 00:03:53 Pierrette’s hearing loss 00:07:09 Kloe’s struggles 00:12:46 Relating to others and appreciating yourself 00:17:55 Shout out to placement students with disabilities 00:19:17 Are there more disabled conservators now? 00:21:01 Recruitment and the fear of discrimination 00:25:37 How to be a more supportive workplace 00:33:33 How flexible working has transformed our health 00:36:40 Training ahead of an exhibition 00:42:21 How society (and conservation) disables us 00:44:00 Reactions to disability and access issues 00:52:29 Disability represented in museum collections 00:58:18 Access for visitors: lights, touch, and adjustments 01:07:00 CPD issues 01:11:34 Discussion of the AIC report 01:20:37 Dear Jane 01:26:20 Review: The Routledge Companion to Art and Disability 01:32:29 Kloe takes us behind the scenes
Show Notes: - Equality Act 2010: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance - Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010: https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010 - Menieres disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menieres-disease/ - S01E01 Demographics: https://thecword.show/2017/02/15/demographics/ - Adult ADHD screening test: https://adhduk.co.uk/adult-adhd-screening-survey/ - Work of the Icon Diversity & Inclusion Task & Finish Group: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource-report/diversity-and-inclusion-task-and-finish-group-report.html - Exhibition about disabled people’s activism: https://phm.org.uk/exhibitions/nothing-about-us-without-us-3/ - Social vs medical model of disability: https://www.ombudsman.org.uk/sites/default/files/FDN-218144_Introduction_to_the_Social_and_Medical_Models_of_Disability.pdf - Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People: https://gmcdp.com/ - Spoon theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory - S05E06 Touchy Feely: https://thecword.show/2019/05/29/s05e06-touchy-feely/ - Accessibility in Conservation Survey report from AIC: https://www.culturalheritage.org/docs/default-source/publications/reports/survey-reports/accessibility-in-conservation-report.pdf - The Routledge Companion to Art and Disability: https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Companion-to-Art-and-Disability/Watson-Hiles/p/book/9780367444785
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A Wooden Dice production, 2022.
Jenny and Kloe share some conservation horror stories, including mysterious tales of possessed equipment and phantasmal fans. Break it down to our Halloween song ‘The Monstrous Crash’ and then wind down with a review of ‘Ghost Stories of the British Museum Audio Guide’ by Noah Angell. Finally Jenny shares some pumpkin preservation tips for everyone’s Halloween needs!
02:59 Can anyone offer us a haunted place to visit? 04:23 Jenny’s possessed air quality monitor 06:40 Kloe’s mysterious fan incident 15:26 What’s the spookiest museum object you’ve ever come across? 19:16 What’s the scariest thing you’ve found in the store? 27:50 The scariest job offers 29:50 Kloe’s addendum on The Fan Incident 31:40 The Monstrous Crash 35:27 Review: Ghost Stories of the British Museum Audio Guide 38:02 Comments, questions, corrections 38:33 Pumpkin preservation
Show Notes: - European Day of Conservation-Restoration: https://www.ecco-eu.org/european-day-of-conservation-restoration/ - S09E06 Leather: https://thecword.show/2021/06/02/s09e06-leather/ - S01E02 Human Remains: https://thecword.show/2017/03/15/s01e02-human-remains/ - S07E02 Frightful Beasts and Where to Find Them: https://thecword.show/2020/04/29/s07e02-frightful-beasts-and-where-to-find-them/ - Spitting Image (TV series): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitting_Image - S02E05 Modern Materials: https://thecword.show/2017/10/18/s02e05-modern-materials/ - Meaco environmental monitoring (to verify hauntings): https://meaco.co.uk/ - Ghost Stories of the British Museum Audio Guide: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/ghost-stories-of-the-british-museum-audio-guide/1529228148 - S12E03 Gemstones and Minerals: https://thecword.show/2022/10/12/s12e03-gemstones-and-minerals/ - Making your jack-o-lantern last longer: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-make-your-pumpkins-last-longer/
The Monstrous Crash (vocals by Steve Waddington and the Case Kickers)
I was working in the lab late one night, When an eerie noise gave me a fright I heard new voices I did not recognise, And suddenly to my surprise,
There was a monstrous crash! Something reduced to trash I set off at a dash! What a monstrous crash!
With gloves in hand I dashed down the hall No answers from paintings, hung upon the walls No response from the medieval gallery where An armoured suit gave me a steely glare...
There was a monstrous crash! Something reduced to trash I set off at a dash! What a monstrous crash!
This report will not be fun, telling bosses what’s been done The mess might be abhorrent - my work may be undone!
And I rounded the corner, in quite a fright, But just got stony looks from all the ammonites, Then the burial goods it was time to brave, Where votive figures are all silent as the grave
There was a monstrous crash! Something reduced to trash I set off at a dash! What a monstrous crash!
And at last at the gift shop I found the noise, Where the night guard who our museum employs, Had tripped over the soft toys’ rack, but then, Said “Why are you here? It’s 2am!”
There was a monstrous crash! Something reduced to trash I set off at a dash! What a monstrous crash!
So back to my office it was time to creep, The legionary in his coffin went back to sleep, But then I heard a distant, case-rattling roar... Probably the mould beast on the basement floor
There was a monstrous crash! Something reduced to trash I set off at a dash! What a monstrous crash!
Wah-ooh, argh, monstrous crash, no good, wah-ooh At least it’s not as scary as china repairs done with sellotape… Wah-ooh, argh, monstrous crash, no good, wah-ooh Oops… My bad!
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A Wooden Dice production, 2022.
We’re joined by the brilliant jewellery conservator Bill Hawkes for a dazzling episode about the history of gems, the usefulness of pretty stones, and the intriguing secrets of the jewellery industry. Also tune in for an interview with geological conservator Kate Andrew about the hidden dangers of rock samples and why you should never bin an old label!
01:43 What are minerals? 03:00 Uses of gemstones – light, fading, and lasers! 06:14 Famous diamonds and their history 10:38 Cutting gemstones now and in the past 14:09 More gemstone chemistry 26:27 Hardness vs toughness 33:05 How do you identify gemstones? 41:41 How mucky jewellery gets and cleaning strategies 46:59 What to do if you don’t know what you’ve got 48:43 Pigments and other uses of minerals 52:22 Organic gemstones 56:35 Interview with Kate Andrew
Show Notes: - S11E02 Metals (Part 2): https://thecword.show/2022/05/18/s11e05-metals-part-2/ - Bill’s website: https://www.williamhawkes.co.uk/ - Lasers and gemstones: https://www.illinoisscience.org/2019/01/surprising-uses-gemstones-ruby-laser/ - Koh-i-Noor diamond: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koh-i-Noor - Cullinan diamond: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cullinan_Diamond - Black Prince’s Ruby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Prince%27s_Ruby - Mohs scale of hardness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale_of_mineral_hardness - Gemstone colour chemistry: https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/06/29/what-causes-the-colour-of-gemstones/ - Gemmological Association of Great Britain: https://gem-a.com/ - National Association of Jewellers: https://www.naj.co.uk/ - Gemological Institute of America: https://www.gia.edu/ - Icon’s guidance on geological specimens: http://natsca.org/sites/default/files/publications-full/care-and-conservation-of-geological-specimens.pdf
Reading recommendations from Bill and Kate: - Gemstones by Cally Hall: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gemstones-Cally-Hall/dp/0241436184/ - The Retail Jeweller’s Guide by Kenneth Blakemore: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Retail-Jewellers-Guide-Kenneth-Blakemore/dp/0719800331 - Care and Conservation of Geological Materials by Frank Howie: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Care-Conservation-Geological-Material-Meteorites/dp/0750603712/
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We have a gentle (but also angry) chat about the cost of living crisis, the impact on society, and how it affects us as conservators: both as self-employed people and as museum workers. Jenny also talks to Sharon Heal from the Museums Association, and Kloe reviews ‘Low Cost/No Cost Tips for Sustainability in Cultural Heritage’ by Lorraine Finch.
01:57 Why are we NOT talking about this? 04:11 Jenny’s lived experience of poverty 08:09 Why this is happening 11:01 Energy usage and greener thinking 13:10 Relief schemes, price caps and the impact on us 18:50 Interview with Sharon Heal 33:32 Some useful resources 43:59 Review: Low Cost/No Cost Tips for Sustainability in Cultural Heritage
Show Notes: - AIM Cost of Living Survey: https://aim-museums.co.uk/aim-cost-living-survey/ - Museums and libraries to set up as warm banks: https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/22/libraries-and-museums-form-warm-refuges-amid-energy-crisis-17225833/ - Energy crisis may hamper museum plans of being ‘warm banks’ this winter: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/aug/31/uk-museums-rising-energy-costs-could-hamper-warm-banks-plan - Citizen Advice Bureau: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/ - Business energy costs to be cut: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62969427 - Museums Journal piece on energy relief scheme: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2022/09/sector-welcomes-energy-relief-but-calls-for-ongoing-investment/ - Museums Association statement on cost of living crisis: https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/advocacy/our-statement-on-the-cost-of-living-crisis/ - Managing the cost of living crisis (via MA Well-Being Hub): https://www.museumsassociation.org/careers/wellbeing-hub/managing-the-cost-of-living-crisis/ - Energy Bill Relief Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-bill-relief-scheme-help-for-businesses-and-other-non-domestic-customers - Warm banks to get money from Welsh government: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-62968256 - Thread with ideas in collaboration with the Job Centre: https://twitter.com/eleanor_root/status/1564522591003578369 - Direct link to Google document with crowdsourced ideas: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PCdd3cPjgxH-Wd85TEXZBfqw2-ay7VjokTi1ekwHSMo/edit - S09E04 Environmental Monitoring: https://thecword.show/2021/05/05/s09e04-environmental-monitoring/ - S04E01 Going Green: https://thecword.show/2018/09/19/s04e01-going-green/ - S06E01 Conservation on a Budget: https://thecword.show/2019/09/18/s06e01-conservation-on-a-budget/ - Mayor asks museums to close two days per week: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/energy-crisis-european-museums-2170843 - Low Cost/No Cost Tips for Sustainability in Cultural Heritage: https://lfcp.co.uk/publications/
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Together with Beth Gillions we put on our best confidence clothes and talk about job interviews: what it’s like asking the questions, what do you do when you forget everything about yourself, and what are the practical assessments like for job seeking conservators? We share our top tips and some great advice from our followers on Twitter too!
00:02:10 Kloe and Jenny’s experiences of being on interview panels 00:05:37 “Is there anything you’d like to ask us?” 00:08:34 Everything we hate about interviews 00:10:47 How do you deal with nerves beforehand? 00:20:16 Being on the other side of the table 00:23:26 Typical questions you might come across 00:28:21 Getting the questions in advance 00:34:03 What do you do when your mind goes blank? 00:37:24 Different types of interviews 00:54:27 What to do after the interview 00:58:06 Asking for feedback 01:00:33 Our final top tips 01:02:34 Comments, questions and corrections 01:06:39 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Follow Beth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethgillions - S05E05 Portfolio Extravaganza: https://thecword.show/2019/05/15/s05e05-portfolio-extravaganza/ - Twitter thread about dealing with nerves: https://twitter.com/thecwordpodcast/status/1518225244598816768 - Check out Icon News for ‘Moving On Up’ career advice sections: https://www.icon.org.uk/resources/icon-news.html - Twitter thread about mind going blank: https://twitter.com/thecwordpodcast/status/1518907490125197312 - Twitter thread about follow-up and aftercare: https://twitter.com/thecwordpodcast/status/1522172504390832128
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Come along on a roadtrip to the Isle of Man with Jenny and Kloe! We take the ferry across the water, stay in an eco-friendly yurt village, and tour the island’s heritage sites: we go behind the scenes with the Manx National Heritage conservators and enjoy the local sites. Special thanks to Chris Weeks and Emma Le Cornu for inviting us over! (Varied audio quality ahead, folks.)
00:00:55 Exploring the ferry and eating waffles on deck 00:02:13 Arriving in the eco village 00:04:50 Breakfast time! 00:05:31 Manx Museum 00:14:52 They found us! 00:23:30 Climate change 00:24:57 Sites to see on the island 00:29:24 Back in the conservation studio 00:48:26 Meeting Peggy 01:00:15 Snooping around the museum store 01:05:35 Exploring the archival side 01:14:00 Jenny spots a mysterious box 01:17:25 Peeking in the textiles store 01:18:57 Castletown in the rain 01:21:15 Cregneash village 01:25:00 Day out in Peel with Emma 01:29:27 Summing up our Saturday by the fire 01:30:35 Checking out 01:32:13 Laxey, big wheels and going under ground 01:39:47 Grove Museum of Victorian Life 01:50:38 Afternoon tea in Bride and a failed beach visit 01:53:39 Milntown Estate and Gardens 02:02:13 Back to the ferry
Show Notes: - The ferry: https://www.steam-packet.com/ourvessels/ben-my-chree - Where Jenny and Kloe stayed: https://www.sabasglenyurt.com/ - Manx Museum: https://manxnationalheritage.im/our-sites/manx-museum/ - Conservation of the giant deer skeleton: https://manxnationalheritage.im/collections/conservation/conservation-of-the-giant-deer-skeleton/ - Illiam Dhone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illiam_Dhone - Manx cat breed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manx_cat - Manx National Heritage: https://manxnationalheritage.im/ - Culture Vannin: https://culturevannin.im/ - Learn Manx Gaelic: https://www.learnmanx.com/ - Isle of Man TT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Man_TT - Conservation of the Laxey Wheel: https://manxnationalheritage.im/news-2-2 - Wild wallabies: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2021-10-13/the-mystery-of-the-wild-wallabies-living-on-the-isle-of-man - IMuseum: https://www.imuseum.im/ - Vida La Fierce: https://bearworldmag.com/anthony-meets-miss-vida-la-fierce/ - Zenzie Tinker Conservation: https://www.zenzietinker.co.uk/ - Archibald Knox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Knox_(designer) - Peggy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy_of_Castletown - Peggy on Manx Heritage: https://manxnationalheritage.im/collections/conservation/news-2/ - Peggy’s paint analysis: https://www.lincolnconservation.co.uk/projects/the-18th-century-sailing-yacht-peggy/ - Inergen fire suppression system: https://www.firesuppression.co.uk/inergen.aspx - Thermoskyships: https://www.airshipsonline.com/sheds/Jurby.htm - Cregneash: https://manxnationalheritage.im/our-sites/cregneash/ - Peel castle: https://manxnationalheritage.im/our-sites/peel-castle/ - Viking longboat races: https://www.visitiom.co.uk/events/world-championships/world-championship-viking-longboat-races/ - House of Manannan: https://manxnationalheritage.im/our-sites/house-of-manannan/ - Davison’s ice cream: https://davisons.co.im/ - Trams: https://manxelectricrailway.co.uk/current-timetable/ - Laxey Wheel: https://manxnationalheritage.im/our-sites/laxey-wheel/ - Grove Museum of Victorian Life: https://manxnationalheritage.im/our-sites/grove-museum-of-victorian-life/ - Bride Tea Rooms and Bistro: https://bridetearooms.weebly.com/ - Point of Are: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_of_Ayre - Milntown: https://www.milntown.org/
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We’re joined by Tom Hopkins and Louise McAward-White from Fair Museum Jobs as we grab the imaginary tin opener and get into one of our favourite cans of worms: zero hour contracts! We unpick what they are, how they’re used in the heritage sector, why they’re problematic, and how we can do better.
00:01:33 What is exactly is a zero hours contract? 00:11:00 Examples of when they’re used 00:16:27 Which precarity is easier to manage? 00:18:48 The toll of constant job hopping on people 00:26:11 Conservation examples of ‘casual’ contracts 00:37:31 The advert that sparked this whole episode 00:50:25 Join your union! 00:55:47 How we can influence things for the better 00:57:21 Feedback from Icon and what professional bodies can do 01:06:03 Kloe’s fury 00:00:00 Patreon shout-out
Show Notes: - Fair Museum Jobs: https://fairmuseumjobs.org/ - Go follow Fair Museum Jobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fair_jobs - UK government guidance on zero hours contracts: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/zero-hours-contracts-guidance-for-employers/zero-hours-contracts-guidance-for-employers and https://www.gov.uk/contract-types-and-employer-responsibilities/zero-hour-contracts - Real Living Wage: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/what-real-living-wage - Original V&A advert: https://app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Careers/CareersPage.aspx?e=LMo8nnTwYNYfjktgP-fk0v6HGHzjT7BnKoEpbcWUTJ9HNxQKjRUu0bwwoQNJy93jy5HLY4Ds_WQ&iframe=false&HideCareersLink=true - PDF copy of V&A advert: https://thecword.show/podcast/ConservationZeroHourWorkerPoolAdvert.pdf - Museum Freelance report: https://fairmuseumjobs.org/resources/ - Icon strategy: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/icon-strategy.html - Icon Salaries Survey 2022: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/conservation-salaries-survey-2022.html
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Join us for our triennial Icon conference special: an all online experience this time! Jenny tries to get into the spirit with croissants and rubbish coffee while Kloe is enjoying being able to multitask and dyeing fabrics while listening in. Also tune in for some impressions from the recent AIC conference.
04:32 Reaching out for recognition as a theme 08:50 Conference prices in the sector 10:17 Kloe is confused by tech 12:46 Catching up at the end of day one 17:12 Gearing up for day two 21:54 The unexpected blessing of being alone 22:31 Barely having time to eat lunch – a conference classic! 24:21 Round-up at end of day two 29:57 Feedback systems and our niggles 36:18 AIC conference interviews 45:56 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Icon triennial conference programme 2022: https://www.icon.org.uk/about-us/our-work/icon-conferences/icon-conference-2022-reaching-out-for-recognition.html - S05E08 #Icon19 Conference Special: https://thecword.show/2019/06/26/s05e08-icon19-conference-special/ - Example of people who caption events: https://www.stagetext.org/ - APOYOnline network: https://apoyonline.org/en_US/ - Twitter conference hashtag search: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23IconReachOut22&src=typed_query - AIC at 50 conference: https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting
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Together with special guest host Bill Hawkes we continue the topic of shiny things: metals! This time dealing with small objects and shiny trinkets. Kloe talks to Dr Eric Nordgren about archaeological metals, and Jenny reviews ‘Histories of Conservation and Art History in Modern Europe’ as well.
00:01:27 From jewellery shops to the conservation workbench 00:05:20 Towards a sustainable alternative to silver dips 00:10:08 Values around tarnished surfaces 00:17:59 Advancements in modern metallurgy 00:22:03 The tricky nature of surfaces 00:27:08 The beauty of corrosion 00:30:11 From boring to fascinating to dangerous metals 00:36:28 Gemstones galore 00:40:22 Repair methods 00:44:55 Quills, thorns, feathers, and the common cocktail stick! 00:47:05 Interview with Dr Eric Nordgren 01:02:17 Review: Histories of Conservation and Art History in Modern Europe
Show Notes: - S10E06 Metals (Part 1): https://thecword.show/2021/11/24/s10e06-metals-part-1/ - Bill’s website: https://www.williamhawkes.co.uk/ - West Dean College’s metalwork conservation specialism: https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/specialisms/metalwork - S10E03 Career Changes: https://thecword.show/2021/10/13/s10e03-career-changes/ - How silver dips work: https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/canadian-conservation-institute-notes/care-silver.html - Argentium silver: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentium_sterling_silver - Rhodium plating: https://www.jewelryshoppingguide.com/everything-about-rhodium-plating/ - An example of the kind of toy restoration videos Jenny watches (warning, this is OTT!): https://www.youtube.com/c/baremetalHW/videos or https://www.youtube.com/c/RescueRestore - The Twitter thread mentioned: https://twitter.com/amaliasl/status/1523420586495516673 - Gemstone chemistry: https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/06/29/what-causes-the-colour-of-gemstones/ - Thorn usage in conservation: http://www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk/conservation-journal/using-thorns-to-conserve-the-hoard.html - Eric Nordgren: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/2599291-nordgren-eric - Histories of Conservation and Art History in Modern Europe: https://www.routledge.com/Histories-of-Conservation-and-Art-History-in-Modern-Europe/Dupre-Boulboulle/p/book/9780367650070
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Together with special guest hosts Claire Fry and Lorraine Finch we take a walk on the private practice side of conservation: what’s it like starting and running a business? Kloe has a zillion questions as Jenny airs her insecurities as a new business owner, while Claire and Lorraine share their entrepreneurial insights with us all. From networking to number crunching, we cover a lot of ground in this one!
00:01:50 How many conservators are self-employed? 00:07:04 The value of business support 00:14:24 Support structures: financial and emotional 00:18:36 You make the rules – and ALL the decisions 00:22:02 Insurance, cash flow, and pensions 00:28:12 Taxes and the joys of accountancy 00:32:48 Getting your name out there 00:40:05 Estimates don’t last forever 00:42:33 Value your work, expertise, and time 00:47:22 Working with others 00:54:31 What’s the best thing about running a business? 00:55:17 Quick addendum
Show Notes: - Find Claire on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/clairefry1 - Spencer and Fry: https://www.spencerandfry.co.uk/ - Lorraine Finch: https://lfcp.co.uk/ and https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-finch-8ba97540 - Jenny’s business: https://kuriosa.co.uk/ - Find support in your local area: https://www.gov.uk/business-support-helpline - Business & IP Centre: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre - Natwest Women in Business Support: https://www.natwest.com/business/business-services/women-in-business.html - S02E03 Freelancing: https://thecword.show/2017/09/22/s02e03-freelancing/ - Jenny’s insurance broker: https://www.artinsurance.co.uk/ - Nest pensions: https://www.nestpensions.org.uk/ - Aviva pension for the self-employed: https://www.aviva.co.uk/retirement/retirement-planning/self-employed-pension/ - Xero accounting software: https://www.xero.com/uk/ - The Conservation Register: https://www.conservationregister.com/ - Museum Freelance report: https://fairmuseumjobs.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/36a00-museumfreelancesurveyfindingsandinsight2020.pdf - Running a community interest company in conservation: https://natsca.blog/2021/12/16/starting-a-social-business-connect-conserve-cyswllt-cadwraeth-cymru/ - Lorraine’s book: https://lfcp.co.uk/publications/
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We’re joined by special guest host and public engagement champion Clare Lawlor as we talk about learning in museums and at heritage sites. How do we talk to kids about difficult topics? What kind of learning spaces do we have access to? And what kind of magic happens when conservators and learning colleagues work together? Also tune in for a review of ‘The Conservation of Medieval Polychrome Wood Sculpture’ and an interview with Jessica England from GEM.
02:10 Definitions and the importance of young visitors 09:13 Jenny’s little museum shop anecdote 11:46 Making learning visible 13:51 Talking to kids about heavy topics 20:22 Working with conservation on new galleries 28:51 Learning spaces 40:22 Kloe and Jenny’s experiences of working with learning teams 47:47 Interview with Jessica England 51:29 Review: The Conservation of Medieval Polychrome Wood Sculpture
Show Notes: - Follow Clare on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Clare_Lawlor - Imperial War Museums: https://www.iwm.org.uk/ - Learning with IWM: https://www.iwm.org.uk/learning - S07E04 Working with Techs: https://thecword.show/2020/05/27/s07e04-working-with-techs/ - S09E01 Working with Front of House: https://thecword.show/2021/03/24/s09e01-working-with-front-of-house/ - S10E02 Working with Curators: https://thecword.show/2021/09/29/s10e02-working-with-curators/ - The new Holocaust galleries mentioned: https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-holocaust-galleries - S02E08 Food: https://thecword.show/2017/11/29/s02e08-food/ - GEM: https://gem.org.uk/ - The Conservation of Medieval Polychrome Wood Sculpture – History, Theory, Practice: https://shop.getty.edu/products/the-conservation-of-medieval-polychrome-wood-sculpture-history-theory-practice-978-1606066553
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Together with special guest hosts Dr David Leigh and Isobel Griffin we delve into the world of conservation standards: what are they, how do they come into being, and how are we using them? Kloe also talks to Jane Henderson about the importance of having many voices in the room and when people might start waving pitchforks around, and Jenny reviews ‘Greener Solvents in Conservation.’
00:03:01 Standards in day-to-day life as well as conservation 00:07:47 The birth of a standard 00:15:04 Reviews and the implications 00:17:53 Standards in the pipeline 00:23:03 Diversity in decision making 00:29:18 How to access standards for FREE 00:33:59 Professional standards or codes of practice vs established standards 00:36:29 The bewildering array of information in the world 00:42:45 Come contribute! 00:43:02 Interview with Jane Henderson 00:58:45 Review: Greener Solvents in Conservation – An Introductory Guide 01:03:58 Patreon shout-out
Show Notes: - B/560 Conservation of Tangible Cultural Heritage committee: https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/committees/50001857 - British Standards Institute: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/ - European Standards: https://www.en-standard.eu/ - Swedish Institute for Standards: https://www.sis.se/en/ - Standards bodies definition and list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standards_organization - Helen Hughes on working on standards: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/helen-hughes-acr-working-on-site-during-coronavirus.html - Icon Documentation Network: https://www.icon.org.uk/groups-and-networks/documentation-network.html - Greatest hits book: https://www.beuth.de/en/publication/din-handbook-410/308401223 - Icon professional standards: https://www.icon.org.uk/resources/resources-for-conservation-professionals/standards-and-ethics/icon-professional-standards.html - What conservation standards are: https://www.icon.org.uk/resources/resources-for-conservation-professionals/standards-and-ethics/conservation-standards.html - ISO Standards: https://www.iso.org/standards.html - Spectrum collections management standard: https://collectionstrust.org.uk/spectrum/ - GIS standards: https://www.gistandards.eu/gis-standards/ - Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Methods Committee: https://www.rsc.org/membership-and-community/connect-with-others/through-interests/divisions/analytical/amc/ - ASHRAE handbook for engineers: https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/ashrae-handbook - AIC Wiki: https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Main_Page - CCI Notes: https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/canadian-conservation-institute-notes.html - More on standards regarding built heritage: https://www.buildingconservation.com/articles/standards/standards.htm - The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Standardisation (talk by Jane Henderson): https://markk-hamburg.de/from-conservation-to-conversation/workshop-contributions/ - James Acaster on the absurdity of the British Empire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x73PkUvArJY - S08E03 Returning Cultural Objects: https://thecword.show/2020/10/14/s08e03-returning-cultural-objects/ - Buy ‘Greener Solvents in Conservation’ from the publisher: https://archetype.co.uk/our-titles/greener-solvents-in-conservation/?id=380 - Download ‘Greener Solvents in Conservation’ for FREE: https://www.siconserve.org/greener-solvents/greener-solvents-hand-book/
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With the help of special guest host Lisa Mol we talk about the impact of war and conflict on heritage: from stone research and training initiatives and all the way to saving Ukrainian digital heritage en-masse. We’re also joined by Emma Cunliffe from Blue Shield, Sarah Stannage from IIC, and Richard Mulholland from Northumbria University as we discuss what’s being done already and try to figure out how we can all help.
00:01:31 Explosives meet geology 00:05:50 Training over intervention 00:10:58 Priorities in war and its aftermath 00:16:13 Interview with Emma Cunliffe at Blue Shield 00:27:13 When is damage itself heritage? 00:32:08 Saving Ukraine’s digital heritage 00:37:58 Looting 00:43:44 Interview with Sarah Stannage from IIC 00:50:13 Other funding, support and resources re: Ukraine 00:51:21 Addendum time! 00:53:05 Comfort-a-Conservator 00:55:59 Interview with Richard Mulholland 01:07:45 Go forth and do good
Show Notes: - Heritage in the Crossfire: https://www.heritageinthecrossfire.com/ - Get in touch with Dr Lisa Mol: https://people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/LisaMol - S01E10 Salvage: https://thecword.show/2017/07/05/s01e10-salvage/ - Blue Shield International: https://theblueshield.org/ - Blue Shield UK: http://ukblueshield.org.uk/ - Emma’s blog entry about her new book: https://boydellandbrewer.com/blog/heraldry-and-genealogy/safeguarding-cultural-property-in-the-1954-hague-convention-all-possible-steps/ - ‘Safeguarding Cultural Property and the 1954 Hague Convention’ by Emma Cunliffe and Paul Fox: https://boydellandbrewer.com/9781783276660/safeguarding-cultural-property-and-the-1954-hague-convention/ - Examples of churches in Europe left in ruin after WW2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Ruins_of_churches_destroyed_during_World_War_II - Frederik Rosén’s publication list (as mentioned by Lisa): https://www.heritageconflict.org/frederik - Saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Online (SUCHO): https://www.sucho.org/ - Iraq Museum Looting 15 Years On: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/04/10/iraq-museum-looting--15-years-on.html - IIC Opportunities Fund: https://www.iiconservation.org/about/awards/opportunities - IIC official Ukraine update page: https://www.iiconservation.org/content/how-ukraine-moving-protect-its-cultural-heritage-updated-22-march-2022 - Nordiska Museet fund for Ukrainian museums: https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/artiklar/ekonomisk-insamling-att-radda-ukrainas-kulturarv - Call for supplies for Ukrainian heritage protection: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/supplies-needed-to-protect-ukraine-s-cultural-heritage.html - Icon’s Support for Ukraine page: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/support-for-ukraine-conserving-cultural-heritage.html - Icon’s Ukraine event on March 24th 2022: https://www.icon.org.uk/events/ukraine-supporting-cultural-heritage-and-conservation-colleagues.html - About Richard’s work: https://research.northumbria.ac.uk/VisualMaterialCultures/?page_id=534 - Richard’s paper in Studies in Conservation: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epub/10.1080/00393630.2022.2025706?needAccess=true
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A Wooden Dice production, 2022.
Let’s get into the festive spirit with our special co-host Anna Ploszajski as we explore festive facts, Christmas chemistry, and merry materials! We make some predictions for the year ahead, and of course there’s a collections themed holiday song to bob along to. Happy holidays!
00:02:43 Hideous treasures all around us 00:11:13 Christmas tree decorations – old and new! 00:22:31 Tinsel themed nightmares 00:26:42 Lights, candles, and twinkly stuff 00:34:25 Tableware for days 00:40:21 Cakes and puddings 00:42:34 Christmas crackers 00:49:10 Fake snow and leaky snowglobes 00:53:23 Last year’s predictions and ones for 2022 01:01:11 Rocking Around the Christmas Tree (Museum Version)
Show Notes: - Find out more about Anna’s work: https://www.annaploszajski.com/ - The aroma of Christmas trees: https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/12/19/christmastrees/ - Mr Bean vs the ornaments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W91IK06uv5E - The evolution of tinsel: http://www.compoundchem.com/2017advent/2017advent24/ - How silvering is achieved: https://www.compoundchem.com/2017/09/06/silver-mirror/ - S09E05 Dynamic Objects: https://thecword.show/2021/05/19/s09e05-dynamic-objects/ - S02E08 Food: https://thecword.show/2017/11/29/s02e08-food/ - V&A blog about the history of crackers: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-christmas-cracker - Christmas cracker chemistry: https://www.compoundchem.com/2013/12/24/christmas-cracker-chemistry/ - How wrapping paper is made: http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Wrapping-Paper.html - Fake snow chemistry: https://www.compoundchem.com/2017advent/2017advent7/ - Museum Freelance network closes: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2021/11/museum-freelance-network-to-close/ - Go buy Anna’s book: https://www.annaploszajski.com/book - Jenny reviewing Anna’s book in a previous episode: https://thecword.show/2021/05/19/s09e05-dynamic-objects/
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: the Museum Version (lyrics by Jenny Mathiasson and Morgan Fox; vocals by Skye)
Skulkin' around the gallery At the Christmas working do Watching for spills that you can see Or objects gone askew
Walkin' around the Christmas tree Let pheromone pest traps swing Later we’ll sneak some extra tea And we’ll do some tidying
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Voices going, where’s that dolly? Pop that object on this trolley
Wrappin’ things up in acid free For a popular display Everyone chattin’ happily Raiding gift shop and cafe
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Voices going, where’s that dolly? Pop that object on this trolley
Walkin’ around our objects store Seein’ a thing not put away Finally hoovering the floor Roll on the holiday!
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
C is for: Can We Get Rid…?
Sometimes museums just can’t keep everything – so what happens then? Together with guest host Emma Duggan we explore both the practicalities and our feelings around objects leaving collections. Also tune in for an interview with Ian Channell and Abigail Johnson from Epping Forest District Museum about their museum’s rationalisation journey.
00:01:58 Our experiences with rationalisation of collections 00:07:17 Why might something leave a collection? 00:10:48 Taking in objects with limited life spans 00:15:17 Knowing what you’ve got 00:23:07 Resources and guidance 00:25:56 Where does conservation fit into this? 00:29:45 Scrutiny of the public and people’s opinions 00:34:38 Interview: Ian Channell and Abigail Johnson 01:01:00 Bite-sized is fine 01:06:28 The issue of institutional memory 01:09:30 We can’t collect like we used to 01:18:49 Language matters – what do we call this process? 01:20:35 Finding new homes for objects
Show Notes: - S09E02 Extreme Storage: https://thecword.show/2021/04/07/s09e02-extreme-storage/ - An example of why selling your collection is a bad idea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northampton_Sekhemka_statue - Museums Association Disposal Tool Kit: https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/collections/disposal-toolkit/ - Collections Trust resource page on deaccessioning and disposal: https://collectionstrust.org.uk/spectrum-resources/deaccession-and-disposal/ - The sculpture Emma mentioned: https://wellcomecollection.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/perspectives-i-cant-help-the-way-i-feel/ - S08E03 Returning Cultural Objects: https://thecword.show/2020/10/14/s08e03-returning-cultural-objects/ - Epping Forest District Museum: https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/museum/ - Press release for Rationalisation Project: https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/museum/exciting-new-project-for-museums-collection/ - Article from Museums Essex about the project: https://museums-essex.org/2021/06/16/relevance-rationalise-and-recycle-epping-forest-district-museum-project/ - S02E01 Danger, Danger: https://thecword.show/2017/08/23/s02e01-danger-danger/ - Find-an-Object: https://www.museumsassociation.org/find-an-object/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
Together with conservator Lucy Branch we iron out some of the issues around big chunks of metal: from bronze trying to injure people to the trouble with coatings! Also tune in for a Dear Jane about being your authentic self, and a review of ‘Modern Metals in Cultural Heritage’ from Jenny.
01:38 Wait, is bronze a possessed metal? 05:53 Health and safety – lead and iron 11:51 Dealing with outdoor objects 18:54 Let’s talk coatings and longevity! 23:44 Corrosion indoors 26:25 ‘Cleaning’ metals and authenticity 32:58 Corrosion in intriguing places 38:24 Getting metal back into shape 48:24 Dear Jane 54:21 Review: Modern Metals in Cultural Heritage – Understanding and Characterization
Show Notes: - Check out Lucy’s work: https://antiquebronze.co.uk/ - Man With Arms Open: https://canarywharf.com/artwork/giles-penny-man-with-arms-open/ - Modern Metals in Cultural Heritage – Understanding and Characterization: https://shop.getty.edu/products/modern-metals-in-cultural-heritage-br-understanding-and-characterization-978-1606066058 and https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Metals-Cultural-Heritage-Characterization/dp/1606066056
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
We talk about our creaking joints and aching muscles with special guest host Emma Le Cornu, who is both a conservator and a yoga instructor. Kloe talks about carpal tunnel woes, Jenny shares her pain management journey, and Emma gives us all some exercises to try out at work. Also tune in for a Dear Jane about careers derailed by the pandemic. Look after yourselves, folks!
01:38 In which ways are we broken? 12:59 Conservation as a physical job 16:27 The importance of movement 19:09 Colleagues’ reactions 21:16 Emma’s yoga journey 26:24 Managing and looking after others 33:45 Answers from Twitter 40:52 Some exercises to try out 55:51 Dear Jane
Show Notes: - Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmallecornu/ - Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene - Carpal tunnel syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/ - Repetitive strain injury: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/repetitive-strain-injury-rsi/ - Sarah and Emma’s Twitter paper Get Up to Get Down from #IconTC in 2019: https://twitter.com/elecornu/status/1202203422407241728 - Just One Thing with Michael Mosley – Exercise Less, More Often: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000zljp - Example of workstation assessment commonly found in workplaces: https://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/assessment.htm - Jenny’s rocking kneeling chair (approximately): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ergonomic-Kneeling-Wooden-Kneeler-Adjustable/dp/B08R6WWGKL/ - Twitter polls mentioned: https://twitter.com/thecwordpodcast/status/1455152475674234889 + https://twitter.com/thecwordpodcast/status/1455476445841592322 + https://twitter.com/thecwordpodcast/status/1455902290376806407 - S03E04 Looking After Your Conservator: https://thecword.show/2018/05/02/s03e04-looking-after-your-conservator/
Emma’s top stretches to do at work 1. Wrists – praying stretch, self-massage – squeeze the toothpaste tube https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-pain/wrist-and-hand-stretches 2. Neck – look up, down, side to side, ear to shoulder with opposite arm extended out to side3. Upper back – twist from waist hold onto back of your chair 4. Feet – roll out on tennis ball or broom handle, sitting, or standing for more pressure 5. Balance – stand on one leg, try it with your eyes closed 6. Body scan – notice what feels good as well as not so good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNfv4UDBk6w 7. Squats (start with sitting down on a chair then getting back up without using your hands for help) go for 10 reps – leg muscle strengthener, core strengthener – protects joints, knees, increases ankle mobility, leg muscles are key to good mobility and everyday movements, also helps to maintain good posture 8. Legs up the wall – takes pressure off feet and veins in legs, drains fluids, also acts as a leg stretch
Other advice from Emma: - Carrying something heavy in each hand around the house/studio, called a farmers carry – good for grip strength and overall strength! - For those who enjoy running, joining a Parkrun - gamifies exercise, get milestone t-shirts, be part of a community, volunteering opportunities: https://www.parkrun.com/ - Hand eye body – coordination exercises: https://www.handeyebody.com/ - Walking barefoot, standing barefoot outside - Change up your routine – the brain likes novelty! - Breathing out slowly – calms the nervous system
Emma recommends following: - Jenni Rawlings: https://www.instagram.com/jenni_rawlings/ - Lara Heiman LYT Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ - Hand Eye Body: https://www.instagram.com/handeyebody/ - FinolaPhysio: https://www.instagram.com/finolaphysio/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
Join us as we take a seat by an imaginary fireplace in a creepy old house and trade stories of hauntings, hazards, and house ghosts with special guest Aly Singh. We get interrupted by trick-or-treaters and feel unsettled by sudden changes in RH! Jenny also talks to historian Sheldon K. Goodman about Cemetery Club and to conservator Kathrine Graf about gravestones and churchyards. Also tune in for a creepy cocktail at the Benchwork Bar!
00:02:55 Jenny loves bats 00:04:16 Poetry intermission and touring ghosts 00:10:42 Getting to know your ghosts - and paranormal pets! 00:14:23 More ghost sightings at museums and historic properties 00:34:51 Things that genuinely scare conservators 00:38:16 Aly shares some spooky tour stories 00:42:58 Cemeteries and their charms 00:52:38 Interview with Sheldon K. Goodman 01:05:33 Interview with Kathrine Graf 01:16:55 Benchwork Bar: The Spider Bite 01:20:22 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - S08E04 Halloween special: https://thecword.show/2020/10/28/s08e04-halloween-special/ - Ingenium: https://ingeniumcanada.org/ - Haunted Walk of Ottawa: https://hauntedwalk.com/ottawa-tours/ - Aly Singh: https://www.alysingh.com/ - Historic England guidance on bats in buildings: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/buildings/building-works-and-bats/ - S03E04 Churches: https://thecword.show/2018/04/18/s03e03-churches/ - Poem by True’s Yard Museum: https://twitter.com/Truesyardmuseum/status/1445721982784491520 - ABK does Every Haunted House Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIwDqRXec4s - A list of haunted museums (mostly in America): https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70356/10-supposedly-haunted-museums - Another list of haunted museums and historic houses (this time in the UK): https://www.artfund.org/whats-on/more-to-see-and-do/listicles/halloween-haunted-museums-houses - Ghost in the window at Hampton Court Palace: https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/historic-hauntings-at-hampton-court-palace/ - Top 10 Haunted Objects in Museums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5pwS-E5rv4 - Great Bed of Ware: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/great-bed-of-ware - 10 Things That Terrify Archivists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2S2J5kIb-M - Ghosts – Spooky Stories and Eerie Encounters from the National Trust: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9781905400379/Ghosts-Spooky-Stories-Eerie-Encounters-1905400373/plp - ‘Life After Death’ article from the Museums Journal (paywall): https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/features/2021/07/life-after-death/ - Paris catacombs: https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en - St. Agatha’s Catacombs in Malta: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g190326-d313276-Reviews-St_Agatha_s_Crypt_Catacombs_Museum-Rabat_Island_of_Malta.html - Sheldon K. Goodman: https://www.sheldonkgoodman.com/ - Cemetery Club: https://cemeteryclub.wordpress.com/ - Go follow Sheldon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheldonkgoodman - Harold Mytum’s blog: https://hmytum.wordpress.com/historical-mortuary-archaeology/ - Discovering England’s Burial Spaces: http://www.debs.ac.uk/ - Connect with Kathrine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrine-graf-4b310aa6/ - Go follow Amanda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConserveItAll
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
Together with special guest host Erin Foster we discuss the careers people have had before finding conservation, why they might have switched, and why so many of us find out about conservation a little later in life. Also tune in for an apprenticeship update from Icon and a review of ‘Managing Change in Museums and Galleries’ from Jenny.
01:16 Why do people come to conservation later in life? 05:06 What did WE do (or intend to do) in a previous life 10:18 Stories from listeners 20:59 Career aptitude tests and advice at the right age 33:23 An update on apprenticeships 36:09 Sharing and demystifying 38:46 More listener stories 42:40 Review: Managing Change in Museums and Galleries
Show Notes: - Follow Erin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelconserve - Ötzi the iceman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi - Jonathan Ashley-Smith’s interview about craft skills: https://thecword.show/2017/04/26/s01e05-emerging-professionals/ - More about conservation apprenticeships: https://www.icon.org.uk/training/conservation-apprenticeships.html - Operation Night Watch: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/exhibitions/operation-night-watch - Managing Change in Museums and Galleries – A Practical Guide: https://www.routledge.com/Managing-Change-in-Museums-and-Galleries-A-Practical-Guide/Bienkowski-McGowan/p/book/9780367858506
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
We’re joined by special guest host Helen Antrobus as we unpack what it means to be a collections curator and how we can (and do) work together to deliver some amazing things. Tune in for discussions around job titles, working with community curators, and why we should pay for expertise.
01:39 What even is a curator? 14:34 Our experiences of working with curators 23:23 Can we change attitudes to curation? 31:16 Community curation and collaborations 38:48 The curator-conservator symbiosis 44:59 Helen’s path to curatorhood 50:59 How we can help one another
Show Notes: - S07E04 Working with Techs: https://thecword.show/2020/05/27/s07e04-working-with-techs/ - S09E01 Working with Front of House: https://thecword.show/2021/03/24/s09e01-working-with-front-of-house/ - S03E01 Taking a Stand: https://thecword.show/2018/03/21/s03e01-taking-a-stand/ - Follow Helen Antrobus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/helenantrobus - Lexico definition: https://www.lexico.com/definition/curator - Tate definition: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/c/curator - Macmillan definition: https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/curator - Cambridge definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/curator - Wikipedia definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curator - #AskACurator Day: https://twitter.com/askacurator - S05E06 Touchy Feely: https://thecword.show/2019/05/29/s05e06-touchy-feely/ - Salford Museum & Art Gallery: https://salfordmuseum.com/ - People’s History Museum: https://phm.org.uk/ - The Royal Oak Conservation Studio: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-royal-oak-foundation-conservation-studio
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
We kick off season ten with a Zoom get-together! Jenny and Kloe bring some drinks and invite people along to think about how the last 12-18 months have been. We talk about what we’ve been up to, how our workplaces have changed, the absolute state of the job market, supply issues, the ‘planning ballet,’ and what we’re proud of. Many thanks to Mandy Garratt, Kendall Gay, Kaitlin Wieseman, Ellie Sweetnam, Caitlin Jenkins, Martha Jones, Raene Poisson, Odelia Cheung, Atticus Berry, Gwen Thomas, Jane Henderson, and Angélica Isa for joining the conversation!
00:01:01 Who are all these lovely people? 00:07:48 What have Kloe and Jenny been up to? 00:10:21 How has work changed? 00:25:16 Job market and cuts 00:35:48 Sourcing PPE and materials 00:39:27 Planning in uncertain times 00:48:44 What are we proud of? 01:00:17 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Mandy’s art: https://mandygarratt.wixsite.com/arty - Texas Forestry Museum: https://www.treetexas.com/ - Ellie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllieSweetnam - Raene’s webpage: https://www.raenepoisson.com/ - Angélica’s blog: https://angelicaisa.com/ - Conserv-a-Llama: https://twitter.com/ConservaLlama - Odelia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avec_mesyeux/ - Atticus’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atticusjayphotography/ - Caitlin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/caitlin_r_j - Martha’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/marthaejones2 - Museums & Galleries Edinburgh: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/ - Museums Association Redundancy Hub: https://www.museumsassociation.org/careers/redundancy-hub/ - Icon’s Conservation and Coronavirus reports: https://www.icon.org.uk/campaigns/current-campaigns/workforce-research.html - Go follow Tamsin Russell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamsinRussell - Museums Association Well-Being Hub: https://www.museumsassociation.org/careers/wellbeing-hub/ - S05E05 Portfolio Extravaganza (for Tamsin’s pep talk): https://thecword.show/2019/05/15/s05e05-portfolio-extravaganza/ - Remember when we all gave away our nitrile? https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/more-than-40-british-museums-and-conservators-donate-personal-protective-equipment-to-help-the-nhs-fight-the-covid-19-crisis - Go get your gloves at the chemist: https://twitter.com/conserve_lfcp/status/1435208967664381955 - S08E07 Learning and Teaching Remotely Part 2: https://thecword.show/2020/12/09/s08e07-learning-and-teaching-remotely-part-2/ - #FMJSummit panel with Raene, Gwen and Jenny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgqBo9pyakU - Labelling Lightning Round: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/labeling-lightning-round/ - A project I’m proud of (humidity card talk): https://www.icon.org.uk/events/archaeology-group-a-project-i-am-proud-of.html - S07E05 Mind the Gap (for Ellie’s interview): https://thecword.show/2020/06/10/s07e05-mind-the-gap/ - Couch to 5K challenge: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-week-by-week/ - Ellie and Jane’s paper on disruptive conservation: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00393630.2021.1947073
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
Together with special guest host Alison Lister we explore the process of dyeing fabrics for textile conservation: from why we do it to the secret of a good colour match. Also tune in for an interview with Laura Peters about her dye research, and a review of ’The Diversity of Dyes in History and Archaeology’ from Kloe.
00:39 Our experiences with dyes 09:49 Artistry vs repeatability in colour matching 12:08 Barriers to novice dyers and Jenny’s conundrum 14:03 When not to dye and what to do instead 15:55 The process of dyeing 21:37 Interview with Laura Peters 31:47 Conservators are creatures of habit 34:07 The kit you need 35:15 Natural vs synthetic dyes 38:33 Research questions for students 41:08 Alison shares some dye hacks 47:29 Review: The Diversity of Dyes in History and Archaeology 52:10 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Alison’s company: https://textileconservationlimited.co.uk/ - Information on LANASET dyes: https://www.textile-dyes.co.uk/lanaset.pdf - A little bit about the Textile Conservation Centre (now Centre for Textile Conservation): https://www.tccfoundation.org.uk/centre-for-textile-conservation - Get in touch with Laura: https://www.th-koeln.de/personen/laura.peters/ - Conservation in Colour symposium postprints: https://www.icon.org.uk/asset/4C8851C0-0209-4C1C-907647C9FC0E408E/ - ’Evaluation of the dyes used in conservation and restoration of archaeological textiles’ article: https://www.academia.edu/19973882/Evaluation_of_the_dyes_used_in_conservation_and_restoration_of_Archaeological_textiles - The Diversity of Dyes in History and Archaeology: https://archetype.co.uk/our-titles/the-diversity-of-dyes/?id=255
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
We look up from our workbenches for a moment and think about how to make some savvy business decisions: what can conservators do beyond classic benchwork? Guest host Lucy Branch shares her experiences of creating alternative income streams, while Jenny thinks about tactics employed outside of conservation. Also tune in for a business pep talk with Lorraine Finch!
02:16 The value of resilience 04:45 Lucy’s creative writing 13:07 Why this isn’t JUST for freelancers 15:39 Training and skill sharing 18:14 Giving other people multiple ways of supporting your work 26:37 Evaluating your skill set 37:28 Interview with Lorraine Finch
Show Notes: - Freelancing episode: https://thecword.show/2017/09/22/s02e03-freelancing/ - Side Hustle episode: https://thecword.show/2019/12/11/s06e07-side-hustle/ - Lucy’s books: https://www.lucybranch.com/books and https://www.amazon.co.uk/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00VB12EVA - Publishing episode: https://thecword.show/2019/06/12/s05e07-publishing-your-work/ - Teaching and learning remotely episode: https://thecword.show/2020/11/26/s08e06-learning-and-teaching-remotely-part-1/ - Digital tip jar: https://www.wearetipjar.com/ - Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/ - Funding episode: https://thecword.show/2018/06/13/s03e07-funding/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
Together with special gust host Talitha Wachtelborn we explore the world of leather conservation: from book bindings to suitcases! Also tune in for an interview with Mike Redwood about the history of tanning and the sustainability of leather, and a chat with Rosie Bolton and Arianne Panton from the Leather Conservation Centre.
00:01:37 Our experience with leather (oh behave!) 00:07:34 How long have humans been using leather? 00:09:52 Manufacture impacts condition 00:18:10 Leather use in a societal context 00:23:47 Leather substitutes 00:29:38 Consolidation, secret sauce, and ethics 00:37:16 Interview with Mike Redwood 00:53:47 Interview with the Leather Conservation Centre 01:09:41 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Smut episode: https://thecword.show/2018/11/30/s04e06-smut/ - Wet Stuff episode: https://thecword.show/2019/03/20/s05e01-wet-stuff/ - History and Conservation of Leather: https://www.icon.org.uk/events/gilding-and-decorative-surfaces-group-history-and-conservation-of-leather.html - Development of archival leather by J Hewit & Sons Ltd: https://www.hewit.com/download/fs-craft.pdf - Red rot: https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Red_rot - Herre de Vries’ talk on shark skin leather bindings: https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/lecture-29-herre-de-vries.html - Rexine artificial leather: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rexine - Artificial leather on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_leather - Leather Conservation Centre: https://leatherconservation.org/ - Japan and its leather: https://www.mikeredwood.com/japan-and-its-leather/ - Mike’s blog on leather manufacture: https://www.mikeredwood.com/leather-technology-background/leather-manufacturing-and-technology-in-detail/ - Museum of Leathercraft: https://nationalleathercollection.org/ - Bats in Portugese libraries: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/08/09/bats-portugal/ - Conserving some Adidas trainers: https://leatherconservation.org/dribble-me-this-conserving-adidas-k-abdul-jabbar-trainers/ - Conserving Arthur’s coin purse: https://leatherconservation.org/ww1-purse-belonging-to-arthur-william-byford%e2%80%af/ - Education via the LCC: https://leatherconservation.org/education/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
We’re getting into the groove about things that move with special guest host Matthew Read. What exactly is a dynamic object and how do you go about preserving one? Kloe talks to Ken Cobb about conserving electrical objects and Jenny speaks to Chris Weeks about motorcycles that still need to vroom. Also tune in for a book review of ’Handmade: A Scientist’s Search for Meaning Through Making’ by Anna Ploszajski.
00:03:43 What do we mean by dynamic objects? 00:11:36 The idea of performance 00:16:00 What’s value, anyway? 00:18:23 Visitor expectation and conservation approach 00:23:47 What would WE do? 00:30:15 Interview with Ken Cobb 00:41:59 Working with artists and emulation 00:47:32 What would it take for us to say no? 00:50:52 Don’t be frightened of clocks 00:53:43 Getting into the business 00:58:34 Interview with Chris Weeks 01:13:16 Review: Handmade 01:16:19 Questions, comments, and corrections 01:17:21 Patreon shout-outs
Show Notes: - West Dean course: https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/specialisms/horology-and-clocks - Dynamic Objects Network: https://www.icon.org.uk/groups-and-networks/dynamic-objects.html - Swan automaton at the Bowes Museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Swan_(automaton) and https://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/Collection/Explore-The-Collection/The-Silver-Swan - Thinking Big episode: https://thecword.show/2019/11/13/s06e05-thinking-big/ - Antikythera mechanism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antikythera_mechanism - Danger, Danger episode: https://thecword.show/2017/08/23/s02e01-danger-danger/ - The Repair Shop: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08l581p - Touchy Feely episode: https://thecword.show/2019/05/29/s05e06-touchy-feely/ - Replicas, Surrogates and Digitisation episode: https://thecword.show/2017/11/01/s02e06-replicas-surrogates-and-digitisation/ - Keep It Moving book: http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications_resources/pdf_publications/keep_it_moving.html - Open Clock Club: https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2021/calendar/open-clock-club/ - Birmingham City University Horology degree: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/horology-ba-hons-2021-22 - WOSTEP training course: https://www.britishschoolofwatchmaking.co.uk/ - Matthew’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/repair-pendulum-clocks-step-step/dp/1838100725 - Secrets of the Transport Museum: https://yesterday.uktv.co.uk/shows/secrets-of-the-transport-museum/ - Manx National Heritage: https://manxnationalheritage.im/ - Isle of Man Museum: https://www.imuseum.im/ - Handmade: https://www.annaploszajski.com/book
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
Together with special guest host Jane Henderson we peer at our loggers, spot check our homes, and crunch our data in an attempt to demystify environmental monitoring! Also tune in for an interview with Michael Hall from Meaco and Austin Senseman from Conserv.
03:38 Freaking out vs chasing the flat line 07:36 From ye olde thermohygrograph to wireless loggers 09:22 Confession time 12:54 Costs, costs, costs 19:41 How do we crunch our data? 27:27 Interview with Conserv 41:42 Kloe looked into apps 43:42 When to spend the money 48:36 Why are you collecting your data? 51:51 What do we even worry about? 55:15 The umbrella stand 57:59 Interview with Meaco
Show Notes: - Going Green: https://thecword.show/2018/09/19/s04e01-going-green/ - Museum Pi: https://thecword.show/2017/06/21/s01e09-museum-pi/ - The One with the Arduino: https://thecword.show/podcast/s06e03-the-one-with-the-arduino/ - What’s Best for My Collection? New Approaches to Environmental Monitoring: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/environmental_monitoring/ - Thermohygrograph: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermo-hygrograph or https://ago.ca/agoinsider/conservation-notes-get-know-hygrothermograph - eClimateNotebook: https://www.eclimatenotebook.com/ - Conserv: https://conserv.io/ - Hanwell app: https://hanwell.com/news/hanwell-app/ - Lapka: https://mylapka.com/pem/#apps - The highly revered logger Jenny covets: https://www.preservationequipment.com/Catalogue/Instruments/UV-Light-Monitors/UV-Light-Monitor - Narbeth Museum (home of the original umbrella stand): https://www.narberthmuseum.co.uk/ - Meaco: https://meaco.co.uk/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
We think about communicating in different ways with fellow podcaster and conservator Lucy Branch. We discuss podcasting, video platforms, and good old-fashioned radio and TV. Kloe tries out TikTok, and Jenny interviews YouTubing conservator Lucilla Ronai and Lucia Scalisi from The Repair Shop!
01:42 On the benefits of podcasting 14:07 Interview with Lucilla Ronai 24:07 Why we should be using video platforms 32:46 Kloe’s TikTok adventures 43:47 Adventures in radio 46:46 How about TV? 50:05 Interview with Lucia Scalisi
Show Notes: - Sculpture Vulture podcast: https://sculpturevulture.co.uk/ - The Future Conservators’ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-979095571/future-conservators-podcasttheme - The Conservation Starter: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4r66EnLu8RyDfrA0kaxgrQ - Our TikTok account: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMex8pmnn/ - Some Girl Called Bobbi: https://www.tiktok.com/@huckabuckgirl - The Repair Shop: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08l581p
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
Together with special guest host Emma Duggan we go behind the scenes, under ground, even into the freezer! In short we explore the world of extreme or unusual store methods in museums and heritage, ranging from cold and dry to super soggy. Tune in for interviews with Toby Jones from the Newport ship project, Angela Middleton from Historic England, and Sarah Allen from Lux & Livre.
01:36 How can storage even be extreme? 03:54 Keeping stuff in a salt mine 11:42 Kloe is obsessed with the Svalbard Global Seed Vault 14:42 Interview with Sarah Allen 23:52 Low oxygen solutions 27:50 Interview with Toby Jones 36:58 Interview with Angela Middleton 50:36 Storage is sexy 52:18 Go listen to our new song! 52:51 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Upcoming 2021 exhibitions at the Wellcome: https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions - Two presentations on the Cambridgeshire archaeological archive storage solution: http://sharemuseumseast.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Quinton-Carroll-PDF.pdf and https://www.icon.org.uk/asset/98468873-7144-4AC7-B9A3E0ABF10236E0/ - DeepStore: https://www.deepstore.com/ - Svalbard Global Seed Vault: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard_Global_Seed_Vault - National Film Preservation Foundation: https://www.filmpreservation.org/ - National Park Service guide to cold storage: https://www.nps.gov/museum/coldstorage/html/intro1_1.html - BBC video clip about the British Library low oxygen storage: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-30929009 - Project Airless on the NatSCA blog: https://natsca.blog/2016/03/18/project-airless/ - The Newport Ship: https://www.newport.gov.uk/heritage/en/Newport-Ship/Newport-Ship.aspx - Historic England’s ’Preserving Archaeological Remains’ publication: https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/preserving-archaeological-remains/ - Isle of Wight case study on reburial: https://research.historicengland.org.uk/Report.aspx?i=16040&ru=%2fResults.aspx%3fp%3d1%26n%3d10%26a%3d4480%26ns%3d1 - Rotterdam’s new store: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/sep/21/radical-transparency-will-rotterdam-open-museum-change-art-the-depot-boijmans-museum - Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHBfYsHR0UBAiA_VhMeOIw - ’Something to Conserve’ (a conservation anthem): https://youtu.be/1ML6jAN19vk
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
We’re joined by Front of House champions Will Tregaskes and Abi Godfrey as we talk about how conservators and visitor services can join forces, smash silos, and all enjoy our jobs more. What’s it like being the face of the museum? What does good teamwork look like? And what’s the best bit about working as FoH?
03:24 What do we mean by Front of House? 07:03 Volunteering vs paid work 12:18 The journey into FoH 18:37 A seat at the table 21:41 FoH as conservators’ BFFs 34:01 Siloing is toxic 39:11 Impact of the pandemic 43:50 Looking ahead 48:09 Questions, comments, corrections 48:036 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Front of House in Museums: https://fohmuseums.wordpress.com/ - The FoH 2019 survey: https://fohmuseums.wordpress.com/category/fohmuseums-research/ - A Front-of-House Charter for Change: https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/workforce/a-front-of-house-charter-for-change/ - Tate redundancies in 2020: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/tate-job-redundancies-coronavirus-union-strikes-1202696706/ - Follow #FoHmuseums on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fohmuseums
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A Wooden Dice production, 2021.
We get a little extra jolly with our festive co-host Emily O'Reilly as we open Christmas crackers with terrible jokes and rustly hats, attempt some predictions for the year ahead, do a conservation quiz, and play a game of deception. Tune in for a seasonal Dear Jane, a holiday tipple at the Benchwork Bar, and of course: a new conservation Christmas song!
04:02 The smouldering ruins of our 2020 predictions 08:28 Attempted predictions for 2021 11:28 Cracker time! 14:56 The Big Fat Conservation Quiz 27:50 Would I lie to you? 34:41 What’s in your tree? 43:32 What are we grateful for? 46:02 A Conservator’s White Christmas 49:54 Benchwork Bar: Scrapbook 52:48 Dear Jane
Show Notes: - Books found in Romanian (not German) basement: https://www.euronews.com/2020/09/18/stolen-books-worth-2-7m-found-in-romanian-basement-during-police-raid - Darwin’s missing notebooks: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/nov/24/charles-darwins-notebooks-reported-stolen-from-cambridge-university - Bubble lights video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5un4DdKQZvs - CSP Music: https://www.instagram.com/csp_music/ - Go follow Amanda Richards for more conservation cocktails: https://twitter.com/ConserveItAll
A Conservator's White Christmas (lyrics by Jenny Mathiasson and Kloe Rumsey; vocals by Chris from CSP Music)
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas All archival and acid free With safe exhibits within RH limits To smiles in the gallery
I’m dreaming of a dry Christmas The ones where ceilings never leak May your stores be stable all week May you find the blunder traps you seek
I’m dreaming of a safe Christmas Just like the ones I’m hoping for No objects missing and curators listen Binning the last cotton glove
I’m dreaming of a clean Christmas Without a health and safety fright May your labs be cozy and bright And may all your Christmases be right
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A Wooden Dice production, 2020.
Together with guest host Jane Henderson we explore how university teaching has changed this year and what conservation training looks like in a pandemic. Kloe and Jenny take turns to talk to people from different teaching institutions about this year’s challenges and victories. Also tune in for a Dear Jane about what makes a good dissertation!
00:02:05 Remember the time of supreme over-coping? 00:08:54 How has teaching changed? 00:16:14 Finding a new way 00:22:13 Kits galore! 00:24:47 Time and distance are kings 00:26:40 Student responses 00:31:57 Upskilling but also setting limits 00:34:37 What would we like to keep once this is over? 00:37:37 Interview with Karen Thompson from University of Glasgow 00:47:00 Interview with Eric Nordgren from West Dean College 00:58:57 Interview with Emily Williams from Durham University 01:09:38 Interview with Lynda Skipper from University of Lincoln 01:21:16 Interview with Renata Peters and Carmen Vida from UCL 01:34:00 Dear Jane 01:40:44 Patreon shoutout
Show Notes: - Icon Conservation Higher Education Institutions Network (CHEIN): https://icon.org.uk/groups/higher-education-network - Student resilience event: https://icon.org.uk/events/students-and-graduates-resilience-in-the-current-climate - Heritage Conservation Learning in the COVID World - Challenges and Opportunities: https://www.iccrom.org/video/heritage-conservation-learning-covid-world-challenges-and-opportunities - Jane’s article on managing uncertainty in collections care: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00393630.2018.1479936 - UoG Textile Conservation blog: http://textileconservation.academicblogs.co.uk/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2020.
Together with special guest host Libby Finney we chat about professional development and training in the time of Covid-19: what counts as CPD, how do we access training opportunities, and what is it like delivering training remotely? Also tune in for an interview with Abigail Bainbridge, chair of Icon Book & Paper Group, about the webinar series ’Conservation: Together at Home’ from earlier this year.
01:27 What remote CPD have we been doing? 08:42 Switching from traditional training to online only 12:47 What do we miss about in-person CPD? 22:02 What works for delivering training? 37:35 Interaction online 42:10 Opinions from listeners and followers 46:17 Live, recorded, both! 49:09 Advice for lockdown learners 52:06 Interview with Abigail Bainbridge
Show Notes: - Regional collections care training via Museum of London: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/supporting-london-museums/training-and-skills/collection-care-training - Future Learn courses: https://www.futurelearn.com/ - Creating engaging videos on a budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBDXRF6LgU8 - Link to our poll on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecwordpodcast/status/1325089036080394240 - Mental health and Zoom meetings: https://peoplemanagingpeople.com/general/facts-remote-work-mental-health/ - Icon Book & Paper Group conference next year: https://icon.org.uk/groups/book-paper/bpg21-conference-mod-cons - Conservation Together at Home webinar series: https://icon.org.uk/groups/book-paper/conservation-together-at-home-webinar-series
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A Wooden Dice production, 2020.
We’re joined by special guest host Patrick Whife, Icon’s Training & Development Manager, as we talk about the challenges facing the conservation and wider heritage world — and what we can do support the sector. We talk advocacy, unions, CPD and more! Also tune in for a review of ’Culture is Bad for You' which gets Jenny all fired up.
01:08 What’s the current picture like? 07:02 What do we know of the impact on conservators? 11:52 Kloe’s justified anger 19:45 Hey, maybe join a union 26:57 What’s Icon doing right now? 31:26 What are other bodies doing? 33:46 Advocacy, jobs, and apprenticeships 40:26 Accreditation and CPD during a pandemic 45:35 Review: Culture is Bad for You 50:56 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Museums Association Redundancy Tracker: https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/workforce/redundancy-tracker/ - Icon Coronavirus Impact survey: https://icon.org.uk/news/icon-coronavirus-survey-loss-of-work-for-conservators - Icon Coronavirus Hub: https://icon.org.uk/resources/coronavirus-guidance - UK unemployment summary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52660591 - Trade unions call for overhaul of ’disastrous’ cultural policies: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2020/10/trade-unions-call-for-overhaul-of-disastrous-cultural-policies/ - Public and Commercial Services Union: https://www.pcs.org.uk/ - Twitter paper about conservators and unions: https://twitter.com/PhilParkes4/status/1202210961899376640 - Science Museum Group strike from 2019: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/aug/30/science-museum-workers-england-strike-pay - Prospect Union: https://prospect.org.uk/ - Bectu: https://bectu.org.uk/ - Fair Museums Job Summit Week: https://fairmuseumjobs.org/2020/11/09/fmjsummit-first-sessions-announced/ - Go follow Fair Museum Jobs: https://twitter.com/fair_jobs - Go follow Shittish Museum: https://www.instagram.com/shittishmuseum/ - Conservation Together At Home series: https://icon.org.uk/groups/book-paper/conservation-together-at-home-webinar-series - Kickstart job scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme - Museums Association Covid Hub: https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/advocacy/covid-19/ - Museums Association Redundancy Hub: https://www.museumsassociation.org/careers/redundancy-hub/ - Culture is Bad for You: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526144164/ and https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-Bad-You-Inequality-Industries/dp/1526144166/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2020.
Huddle around the camp fire of your imagination with us as we trade ghost stories and creepy anecdotes with special guest host Aly Singh: it’s time for our first ever Halloween special! Also tune in for bewitching brew at the Benchwork Bar, and a review of ’Anatomica: The Exquisite and Unsettling Art of Human Anatomy’ for extra goosebumps!
01:19 Creepy collections and odd objects 11:23 Working in haunted places 39:50 What would WE haunt? 44:11 Conservation Halloween costumes 48:04 Benchwork Bar: Worker’s Comp 50:08 Review: ’Anatomica - The Exquisite and Unsettling Art of Human Anatomy'
Show Notes: - Aly Singh: https://www.alysingh.com/ - Ingenium: https://ingeniumcanada.org/ - The Haunted Walk: https://hauntedwalk.com/ - Ghosts NT book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghosts-Stories-Encounters-National-Heritage/dp/1905400373/ - Ghost caught on camera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj7CXk3hg-0&feature=youtu.be - Cemetery Club: https://cemeteryclub.wordpress.com/tours/ - Anatomica - The Exquisite and Unsettling Art of Human Anatomy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anatomica-Exquisite-Unsettling-Human-Anatomy/dp/1786275716 and https://www.morbidanatomy.org/books/preorder-anatomica-the-exquisite-and-unsettling-art-of-human-anatomy-signed-by-its-author-morbid-anatomy-founder-joanna-ebenstein
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Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, and Aly Singh.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2020.
We’re joined by special guest hosts Jeremy Uden and Marina de Alarcón from the Pitt Rivers Museum as we discuss the return of cultural objects. What are some of the attitudes we’ve encountered, and what is the role of the conservator in this? Kloe talks to Mark Furness about preparing objects for return, and Daniel Schwartz about how we can become better facilitators. Also tune in for a review of ’Plundered Skulls and Stolen Spirits’ by Chip Colwell.
00:00:52 Repatriation or restitution? 00:03:01 Attitudes in the sector 00:10:47 Where did we get these things to begin with? 00:13:38 Knowing what you’ve got 00:16:41 Role of conservators 00:24:32 Reactions and dialogue 00:28:19 Stewardship not ownership 00:31:23 Gains, not losses 00:37:35 Our place within restitution 00:44:06 Interview with Mark Furness 00:55:58 Interview with Daniel Schwartz 01:04:55 Review: ’Plundered Skulls and Stolen Spirits’
Show Notes: - Repatriation vs restitution: https://collectionstrust.org.uk/cultural-property-advice/restitution-and-repatriation/ - About NAGPRA: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/index.htm - Pitt Rivers removal of human remains from display: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2020/09/pitt-rivers-museum-removes-shrunken-heads-from-display-after-ethical-review/ - Bronze cockerel returned to Nigeria: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/nov/27/bronze-cockerel-to-be-returned-to-nigeria-by-cambridge-college - Museum Ethnographers Group: http://www.museumethnographersgroup.org.uk/en/ - Plundered Skulls and Stolen Spirits: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plundered-Skulls-Stolen-Spirits-Americas/dp/022629899X
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Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, Jeremy Uden, and Marina de Alarcón.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2020.
We’re joined by special guest host and material scientist Anna Ploszajski as we try to unpick how conservators approach the materials they use for treating objects: what do we look for and how do we use them? Kloe takes us through her thought process when she tries a new paint range and Jenny encourages people to share their low tech testing. Also tune in for a Dear Jane about whether or not conservators need to be artistic.
01:48 Getting to know your materials 03:50 Are specialisms a myth? 05:55 Trying new things 12:01 How do we find and test new materials? 18:44 Kloe’s experiments with Lascaux Sirius and textiles 44:56 The practical side of testing something new 48:36 Dear Jane 51:53 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Handmade podcast: https://www.annaploszajski.com/podcast - Oddy testing: http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test - Accelerated aging tests: https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Accelerated_aging_test - Lascaux Sirius colours: https://lascaux.ch/en/products/colours/lascaux-sirius-watercolours
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We’re joined by special guest host Fi White as we chat about filming in heritage settings: from bodice rippers and period dramas to music videos and news segments! Kloe interviews Wendy Somerville-Woodiwis about actors on trains, and Jenny talks to freelance filming conservator Kate Bertenshaw about the basics of film crew herding. Also tune in for a review of the film ’Those That, at a Distance, Resemble Another.'
04:11 Our experiences of filming 11:20 Set dressing and adapting the space 23:55 Why don’t we share filming experiences more? 30:07 Risks and rewards 36:43 Interview with Wendy Somerville-Woodiwis 49:10 Interview with Kate Bertenshaw 56:50 Review: ’Those That, at a Distance, Resemble Another'
Show Notes: - Sell Out? conference: http://www.sharemuseumseast.org.uk/events/event/6th-annual-ucm-share-collections-care-conference/ - The Colin Firth cake: https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/jane-austens-mr-darcy-was-turned-into-a-life-sized-cake-1234760208/ - Royal carriages in Station Hall: https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/station-hall - Kate’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kate-bertenshaw-11b74724 - Trailer and information about ’Those That, at a Distance, Resemble Another’ (2019): https://jessicarinland.com/those
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We have a catch up and chat about returning to work after lockdown. We read out and listen to some contributions from people who either have gone back into work or are waiting to get the green light. Round off the season with a First Wave Back cocktail at the Benchwork Bar on your way out!
00:52 What’s our situation like? 08:52 Our Twitter poll 13:29 How museums are changing 15:53 Listener contributions (part 1) 30:21 Listener contributions (part 2) 48:52 How do we feel right now? 51:59 Benchwork Bar: First Wave Back
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We zoom in on the topic of photography conservation and photos in collections with guest host Lorraine Finch. From positives to negatives, we build a picture of some common things look out for and discuss some ways of storing vintage photos. Also tune in for a review of 'Twentieth-Century Color Photographs - Identification and Care' and an Albumen cocktail (and mocktail) at the Benchwork Bar!
00:00:45 Do object conservators come across many old photos? 00:06:44 What sort of photos do we mostly encounter? 00:15:13 Book recommendations galore 00:16:23 Kloe frets about modern photography 00:20:53 Polaroid revival and instant photos 00:23:24 Common types of damage 00:31:56 Storage solutions 00:39:19 Treat it or lose it 00:47:25 Review: 'Twentieth-Century Color Photographs - Identification and Care' 00:53:37 Benchwork Bar: Albumen 01:01:40 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Lorraine’s previous episodes: https://thecword.show/2018/05/02/s03e04-looking-after-your-conservator/ and https://thecword.show/2019/09/18/s06e01-conservation-on-a-budget/ - The Centre for Photographic Conservation: http://www.cpc-moor.com/index.htm - Winston Churchill Traveling Fellowship: https://www.wcmt.org.uk/why-apply/travel-grant - Image Permanence Institute: https://www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org/ - George Eastman Museum: https://www.eastman.org/ - Care and Identification of 19th-Century Photographic Prints: https://store.imagepermanenceinstitute.org/care-id-photographic-prints - Photographs of the Past - Process and Preservation: https://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications_resources/books/photos_of_the_past.html - Sub-zero storage of photographs: http://wilhelm-research.com/subzero.html - ZINK technology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zink_(technology) - Lorraine’s articles on the PEL blog: https://www.preservationequipment.com/Blog/Blog-Posts/Blog-Categories/Photographic - Photographic Negatives - Nature and Evolution of Processes: https://s3.cad.rit.edu/ipi-assets/publications/negatives_poster_booklet.pdf - Twentieth-Century Color Photographs - Identification and Care: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Colour-Photographs-Identification/dp/0500517193/ or https://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications_resources/books/20th_century_color.html - Go follow Amanda Richards for more conservation cocktails: https://twitter.com/ConserveItAll
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We squint at the topic of light in this illuminating episode: guest host Sarah Potter enlightens us while Jenny thinks about communication and Kloe reveals she has super eye sight. Christina interviews David Saunders and Jenny reviews his new book about museum lighting. Also tune in for a Dear Jane about dissertations, and a Fluorescent Bulb at the Benchwork Bar!
00:03:00 How we light our galleries 00:15:40 Light monitoring routines 00:20:13 Light levels and material types 00:21:41 Communicating about low light levels 00:28:13 Lights inside cases are basically the devil 00:31:54 Interview with David Saunders 00:59:37 Smart glass?! 01:01:40 Review: 'Museum Lighting - A Guide for Conservators and Curators' 01:05:45 Dear Jane 01:10:50 Benchwork Bar: Fluorescent Bulb 01:13:53 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Contemporary Art episode: https://thecword.show/2019/04/17/s05e03-contemporary-art/ - Connecting to Collection Care webinar ’How to Change a Lightbulb: LED Lighting for Museums’: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/how-to-change-a-lightbulb/ - Example of the handheld monitor we talk about: https://www.preservationequipment.com/Catalogue/Instruments/UV-Light-Monitors/UV-Light-Monitor - 'Spread or Sacrifice: Dilemma for Lighting Policies’ by Agnes Brokerhof, Pieter Kuiper & Steph Scholten: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00393630.2018.1504439 - Hampton Court Palace and Smart Tint: https://shop.smarttint.com/Hampton-Court-Palace-Smart-Tint-Inc_b_1058.html - Museum Lighting - A Guide for Conservators and Curators: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Museum-Lighting-Guide-Conservators-Curators/dp/1606066374 or https://shop.getty.edu/products/museum-lighting-a-guide-for-conservators-and-curators-978-1606066379 - Go follow Amanda Richards for more conservation cocktails: https://twitter.com/ConserveItAll
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We get philosophical about gap filling and loss compensation in various conservation disciplines: why do we do it and how far do we take it? Kloe interviews Ellie Sweetnam about disruptive conservation and boldly coloured fills, and Jenny reviews ’Pottery and Porcelain Restoration’ by Roger Hawkins. Also join us for a tipple at the Benchwork Bar, and an emotional Dear Jane with a guest contribution from Nerys Rudder.
00:01:14 So is it gap filling or loss compensation, guys? 00:11:34 Does emotion come into play? 00:15:20 Interview with Ellie Sweetnam 00:28:19 Visibility and ethics 00:34:58 Techniques and materials 00:39:51 Damage as something good 00:45:48 Can we enjoy repairs? 00:49:08 Review: 'Pottery and Porcelain Restoration - A Practical Guide' 00:54:05 Dear Jane 01:05:31 Comments, questions, and corrections 01:06:03 Benchwork Bar: Pulp Fill
Show Notes: - ’Are Attic Vases Archaeological?’ by Rozeik, Dawson and Wrapson: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/sic.2010.55.Supplement-2.24 - 'Thinking outside the box: the re-conservation of a ceramic Clazomenian sarcophagus in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge’ by Christina Rozeik: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19455224.2011.557000 - Crap Taxidermy: https://crappytaxidermy.com/ - Kintsugi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi - Museums Are Not Neutral: https://artstuffmatters.wordpress.com/museums-are-not-neutral/ - Painting of The Bronte Sisters: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw00797/The-Bront-Sisters-Anne-Bront-Emily-Bront-Charlotte-Bront - Visible mending: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashiko - Pottery and Porcelain Restoration - A Practical Guide: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pottery-Porcelain-Restoration-Practical-Guide/dp/1785006754/ - Full statement by Nerys Rudder: https://thecword.show/podcast/Your_Memories_are_Short_and_You_Havent_Been_Listening%20.pdf - Being Black in the Arts and Heritage Sector by Ashleigh Brown: https://icon.org.uk/news/being-black-in-the-arts-and-heritage-sector-paper-conservator-ashleigh-brown-offers-a - Thread from Museum Detox: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1268230499098603521.html - Michelle Silverthorn: https://twitter.com/inwithmichelle - Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ - Go follow Amanda Richards for more conservation cocktails: https://twitter.com/ConserveItAll
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We’re joined by special guest host Erika Lewis as we talk about the role of technicians, and how conservators and techs work hand in hand (or glove in glove). How do we best work together and what might that look like in different situations? Also tune in for an Exhibit Opener with Amanda at the Benchwork Bar and a book review from Jenny.
00:54 What are technicians? 08:03 Where can we find them? 16:31 Qualifications and such 17:22 Communicating with employers 25:55 Sexism rears its ugly head 29:50 Nurturing your patience 37:02 The perks 39:23 Review: ’Sidney Nolan - The Artists’ Materials' 42:45 Benchwork Bar: The Exhibit Opener 45:38 Comments, questions, corrections - and an addendum!
Show Notes: - Art technicians as defined by CVAN: http://www.cvan.art/cc-skills-technician-gallery - Find Erika Lewis here: https://www.instagram.com/thatslifesnoopy/ - Getting a forklift license: https://www.get-licensed.co.uk/licence/forklift-licence - IPAF training: https://www.ipaf.org/en-gb/ipaf-training - The PAL card: https://www.ipaf.org/en-gb/pal-card - Art Tech Space: https://www.arttechspace.com/ - Sidney Nolan - The Artists’ Materials: https://shop.getty.edu/products/sidney-nolan-the-artist-s-materials-978-1606065945 or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sidney-Nolan-Materials-Paul-Dredge/dp/1606065947 - Go follow Amanda Richards for more conservation cocktails: https://twitter.com/ConserveItAll - Conservation & Collections Care Technicians Diploma: https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/conservation-collections-care-technicians-diploma
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Grab your lab coats and don your goggles: we’re taking a closer look at analysis and its role in conservation! Between us we compare notes on heritage science and reflect on some of our experiences. We talk to Sophie Rowe about curiosity and funny smells, Dr Paola Ricciardi about non-invasive techniques, and Rob McLeod about everything from how to talk about science to cool equipment. Don’t forget to join Amanda at the Benchwork Bar for a Ray Gun cocktail (or mocktail) on your way out!
00:00:30 News in brief 00:03:45 Our forays into analysis 00:22:09 Interview with Sophie Rowe 00:37:40 We clearly need a low cost hub for analysis 00:39:46 Interview with Dr Paola Ricciardi 01:01:14 CT scanning adventures 01:03:35 How much?! 01:06:57 How useful is the work of scientists to conservators? 01:14:42 Interview with Rob McLeod 01:26:56 Benchwork Bar: The Ray Gun 01:29:32 Questions, comments, corrections: article attribution
Show Notes: - Icon Emerging Professionals Network’s Call for Projects: https://icon.org.uk/groups/emerging-professionals-network/news-events-and-resources - Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology: https://archetype.co.uk/our-titles/material-characterization-tests/?id=217 - Using UV Light in Conservation: https://www.preservationequipment.com/Blog/Blog-Posts/Using-UV-light-in-conservation - Raman spectroscopy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raman_spectroscopy - Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourier-transform_infrared_spectroscopy - Scanning electron microscopy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scanning_electron_microscope - X-radiography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiography_of_cultural_objects - Digital microscopy: https://www.preservationequipment.com/Blog/Blog-Posts/Digital-Microscopes-in-Conservation - Heritage Smells: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/heritage/research/projects/project-archive/heritage-smells - Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_chromatography%E2%80%93mass_spectrometry - Miniare project: http://www.miniare.org/ - Multispectral imaging: https://chsopensource.org/multispectral-imaging-system/ - X-ray fluorescence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-ray_fluorescence - Reflectance difference spectroscopy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflectance_difference_spectroscopy - Digitization without Disruption (webinar with Dr David Mills): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQxkyagkg8k&feature=emb_title - Thin-Layer Chromatography for Binding Media Analysis: https://www.getty.edu/publications/virtuallibrary/0892363908.html - Polarizing Microscopy: https://chsopensource.org/microscopy-for-art-examination-polarizing-microscopy/ - Natural History Museum science department: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science.html - Conservation Cocktails by Amanda Richards: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/arichards123/conservation-cocktails/ - 'Novel ways of communicating museum pest monitoring data: practical implementation’ by Christian Baars and Jane Henderson: http://orca.cf.ac.uk/129741/ - 'Standardizing and communicating IPM data’ by Jane Henderson, Christian Baars, and Sally Elizabeth Hopkins: http://orca.cf.ac.uk/129738/
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We sneak a peek in the blunder traps with special guest host Jane Thompson-Webb as we explore the topic of insect pests in and around collections and the sticky world of integrated pest management (IPM). Tune in for some fantastic listener contributions about pest encounters, an interview about the Emergency Conservators Network, and a new feature — the Benchwork Bar!
00:01:41 What are our dealings with insect pests? 00:10:30 What do you do with the data, anyway? 00:20:58 Horror stories (aka Jenny’s therapy session) 00:26:59 Contributions from listeners 00:41:07 To squish or not to squish? 00:44:25 What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever found in a trap? 00:45:46 Treatment options 00:53:36 More resources 01:04:13 Interview with Abigail Bainbridge 01:10:00 Benchwork Bar: The Carpet Beetle
Show Notes: - What’s Eating Your Collection: http://www.whatseatingyourcollection.com/ - English Heritage pest ID poster: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/learn/conservation/science/serpentine/insect-pests-historic-houses-poster.pdf - Accompanying pest monitoring tools from English Heritage: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/conservation/collections-advice-and-guidance/ - 'Trends in effective communication of integrated pest management data’ by Jane Henderson, Christian Baars, and Sally Elizabeth Hopkins: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319625017_Trends_in_effective_communication_of_integrated_pest_management_data - Food episode: https://thecword.show/2017/11/29/s02e08-food/ - Kloe’s pro tip litter pickers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=litter+picker&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 - Museum Pests: https://museumpests.net/ - Conference procedures from IPM for Cultural Heritage 2019: https://www.raa.se/samhallsutveckling/riskhantering-och-katastrofberedskap/amnesomraden/skadedjur-och-mogel/integrated-pest-management-for-cultural-heritage-ipm-2019/ - Pests in Houses Great and Small: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pests-Houses-Great-Small-Identification/dp/1910907243 - Help the Emergency Conservators Network stitch for the NHS: https://icon.org.uk/news/icon-member-and-bpg-chair-abigail-bainbridge-acr-stitching-for-the-nhs - Emergency Design Network fundraising page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-designer-network - Go follow Amanda Richards for more conservation cocktails: https://twitter.com/ConserveItAll
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Join us for a WFH special as we consider the joys and challenges of working remotely: with Kloe furloughed and Jenny working from home it’s a strange time to be a conservator. We also ask West Dean College and Cardiff University about switching to remote teaching and what this means for students. Finally, tune in for a Dear Jane about hobby conservation and some armchair travel as Jenny takes us to Herculaneum for a book review!
00:02:44 News in very, very brief 00:04:41 What’s our situation? 00:19:25 So what can conservators do from home? 00:25:16 WFH tips and Dress Up Fridays 00:37:48 What are the universities doing? 00:58:41 Review: ’Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary - History and Heritage' 01:03:15 Dear Jane
Show Notes: - Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/mar/30/van-gogh-painting-stolen-from-dutch-museum - Furlough definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furlough - How to make the most of online meetings: https://icon.org.uk/news/icons-top-tips-for-remote-meetings - 15 Ideas for Conservators at Home: https://icon.org.uk/news/icon-trustee-pierrette-squires-acr-15-ideas-for-conservators-at-home - News in Conservation article on portfolios: https://www.iiconservation.org/content/news-conservation-issue-77-april-may-2020 - Museum & Heritage Workers (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/IMWD2030 - Dr. Mariana Di Giacomo (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarianaDGiacomo - Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary - History and Heritage: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Herculaneum-House-Bicentenary-Heritage-Conservation/dp/1606066285
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Pandemic Special: Jenny and Kloe have a chat about the impact of the Coronavirus on the heritage sector but also share some sunshine stories from across the world. Escape to Brussels with Kloe as she fetches a museum object that’s been on display (and spots inaccurate PPE usage on her pre-pandemic journey), and tune in for a quick book review with Jenny. Stay safe, folks!
04:41 Impact on the heritage sector 18:05 Perspective shifts 23:39 Bewildering PPE use 26:35 Museum donations and Jenny’s guilt 28:21 Bits of sunshine 31:28 Kloe’s courier trip to Brussels 39:40 Review: The Care and Keeping of Museum Professionals 42:00 Thanks to our transcription volunteers!
Show Notes - Conservators donate PPE to hospitals: https://icon.org.uk/news/icon-member-and-bpg-chair-abigail-bainbridge-conservators-and-their-institutions-donate-ppe-to - Arts Council England emergency funding: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/24/arts-council-england-promises-160m-to-buoy-public-during-lockdown - Germany’s culture funding package: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/german-bailout-50-billion-1815396 - Culture in Quarantine: https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/arts/bbc-culture-in-quarantine-margaret-atwood-a4398226.html - #MuseumFromHome on Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MuseumFromHome&src=typed_query - #ConservatorsAtHome on Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ConservatorsAtHome&src=typed_query - Icon Book & Paper Group webinars: https://icon.org.uk/groups/book-paper/conservation-together-at-home-webinar-series - Icon Covid-19 Guidance: https://icon.org.uk/icon-resources/covid-19-guidance - AIC Collections Care Amid Covid-19 Guidance: https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/emergencies/collections-care-amid-covid-19 - Coronavirus update from The National Archives: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/our-archives-sector-role/coronavirus-update/ - Our wellbeing episode: https://thecword.show/2018/05/02/s03e04-looking-after-your-conservator/ - The Care and Keeping of Museum Professionals: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Care-Keeping-Museum-Professionals-ebook/dp/B07QN7Q958/
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Ho ho ho! Join us for a seasonal special: we review our predictions for 2019 and make some new ones for 2020, listen to a conservation version of Santa Baby, and play a parlour game we only just barely manage! Also tune in for some cracker action, a Christmas message from the Career in Ruins podcast, and an unexpected foray into wizardry as we consider the conservation Hogwarts houses.
00:00:36 Are we the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future? 00:01:28 Predictions for the year gone by - and the one to come! 00:13:53 What would go in a conservation Christmas tree? 00:17:05 Parlour game of the year - The Object on My Workbench Is… 00:32:27 Opening gifts from Christina 00:34:28 Opening our Christmas crackers 00:38:25 Review of Evolon cracker goodies 00:48:23 Christmas greetings from Career in Ruins 00:53:39 The Hogwarts Conservation Houses 01:00:55 Hurry Down the Chimney Tonight
Show Notes: - Christina’s publishing course in February 2020: https://icon.org.uk/events/publishing-in-conservation-0 - Repatriation story from Manchester: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/nov/20/manchester-museum-returns-stolen-sacred-artefacts-to-australians - Repatriation story from Cambridge: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-50578780 - Flooding in north England: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_England_floods - Fires in Australia and USA: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/nov/22/australia-bushfires-factcheck-are-this-years-fires-unprecedented and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_California_wildfires - Thefts from German museums: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/days-after-brazen-green-vault-heist-another-german-museum-targeted-thieves-180973698/ - Zabbaleen cards: https://zabbaleenproducts.com/ - James Baillie, our resident joke writer: https://twitter.com/JubalBarca - Conservation by Design: http://www.cxdinternational.com/ - Conservation Resources: https://conservation-resources.co.uk/ - Career in Ruins podcast: https://careerinruins.com/ - Wizarding World (Pottermore): https://www.wizardingworld.com/ - Another Hogwarts Houses type quiz: https://wizardmore.com/sorting-hat-x/ - Follow our singer Desislava Zlateva: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesislavaZlateva/videos and https://www.instagram.com/desislavazlateva/
Hurry Down the Chimney Tonight (text by Kloe Rumsey, Benjamin Fox, and Jenny Mathiasson; vocals by Desislava Zlateva)
Funding bodies, slip a table under the tree for me Been working so hard Funding bodies, so hurry down the chimney tonight Funding bodies, Paraloid B72, as well I’ll wait up for you all Funding bodies, so hurry down the chimney tonight Think of all the things I’ve fixed Think of all those pastes that I have mixed Next year I’ll be just as good If you check off my Christmas list Funding bodies, I want some CPD and that’s not a lot Been so patient all year Funding bodies, please hurry down the chimney tonight
Budget holders, one little thing I really need, some books To inform me all year Budget holders, so hurry down the chimney tonight Budget holders, fill my stocking with an AmEx and cheques Let’s get permission to spend Budget holders, hurry down the chimney tonight Come and stock my lab for me With some paper stocks that are acid free I really do believe you could Keep us going if you would Budget holders, forgot to mention one little thing, packing Crates for all those loans Budget holders, so hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry… Tonight
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We take a look at some of the many ways in which conservators earn money on the side (and the reasons we might do so): Kloe talks about her bellydancing, Jenny shares her experiences of temping and gig economy freelancing, and Christina shares some career wisdom. Also tune in for some brilliant listener contributions, and a Dear Jane about taking a job that isn’t perfect.
00:01:16 News in brief 00:06:09 What do we mean by side hustle? 00:12:35 Stories from listeners 00:22:15 Owning your side hustle 00:33:58 Message from Christina 00:51:30 More listener stories 00:53:05 Dear Jane
Show Notes: - Culture in Crisis: https://cultureincrisis.org/ - #IconTC 2019 breaks new records: https://icon.org.uk/news/icontc-2019-breaks-new-records - New Museum School trainees graduate: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/04122019-New-Museum-School-celebrates-second-year-of-trainees - Rare Charlotte Bronte book coming home: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50458343 - Geffrye to reopen as Museum of the Home after £18m overhaul: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/nov/27/geffrye-to-reopen-as-museum-of-the-home-after-18m-overhaul - Louvre begins to migrate 250,000 artworks to archives at new conservation centre: https://advisor.museumsandheritage.com/news/louvre-begins-to-migrate-250000-artworks-to-archives-at-new-conservation-centre/ - Definition of side hustle: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/side-hustle - Common examples of side hustles: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/293954 - Tax-free allowances on property and trading income: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-free-allowances-on-property-and-trading-income - A friendlier version of the information above: https://www.taxadvisermagazine.com/article/little-boost
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We’re getting philosophical as we try to figure out when conservators choose NOT to do something. What influences our decisions? When can we say no? Also tune in for an interview with Jonathan Ashley-Smith about uncertainty and ethics, and a Dear Jane about internships.
00:00:40 What are some of the reasons we don’t do something? 00:20:27 Good intentions and self-belief 00:27:30 Interview with Jonathan Ashley-Smith 00:56:27 Do ethics guide or get in the way? 01:07:06 What makes something a priority? 01:11:41 Palliative care for objects 01:14:08 Dear Jane 01:18:04 Patreon shout out
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We don some hard hats and crane our necks as we talk large objects with special guest host Simon Stephens: from machinery and figureheads to tanks and planes. What are some of the unique challenges associated with really big stuff? Also tune in for a special tour of the Science Museum store at Wroughton, a Dear Jane about what to see in Florence, and a review of ’The Conservation of Sculpture Parks.'
00:00:48 What counts as ’big stuff’ exactly? 00:06:01 Taking stuff apart, hazards, and other considerations 00:16:30 Swapping the B72 for epoxy 00:18:42 Displaying and moving oversize museum collections 00:33:09 Behind the scenes tour with Simon and Kloe 00:57:33 Guidance and resources 00:59:09 Monuments, sites, and buildings 01:01:04 Review: ’The Conservation of Sculpture Parks' 01:06:07 Dear Jane 01:12:14 Comments, questions and corrections
Show Notes: - Science Museum Group: https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/ - Imperial War Museums: https://www.iwm.org.uk - National Museum of Flight: https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-flight/ - Make It Float event: http://www.sharemuseumseast.org.uk/events/event/east-anglian-conservators-forum-event-make-it-float/ - Figureheads mentioned in Icon News originally: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/oct/14/restored-19th-century-ships-figureheads-to-go-on-display-in-plymouth - Martinspeed: https://www.martinspeed.com/ - Whale skeleton at Tullie House Museum: http://www.natural-history-conservation.com/CarlisleFinWhaleSkeleton.htm - Dippy on Tour: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/dippy-on-tour.html - Cars Europe: https://www.carseurope.net/ - Science Museum at Wroughton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Museum_at_Wroughton - Crofton Beam Engines: https://www.croftonbeamengines.org/ - Big Stuff conference: https://bigstuff.omeka.net/ - Museums & Galleries Commission 'Standards in the Museum Care of Larger & Working Objects' from 1994: https://www.swfed.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Stds_for_larger_objects000075_1.pdf - ABTEM’s Guidelines for the Care of Larger & Working Historic Objects: https://abtemguidelinesorg.wordpress.com/ - ’Corsair KD431: Preserving the Time Capsule Fighter Revisited’ by David Morris: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-KD431-Preserving-Capsule-Revisited/dp/0750990414 - The Hill House: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hill-house - The Conservation of Sculpture Parks: https://archetype.co.uk/our-titles/the-conservation-of-sculpture-parks/?id=262 - Icon Book & Paper Group’s Frederick Bearman Research Grant: https://icon.org.uk/groups/book-paper/fred-bearman-research-grant - Help get the CAC Reconciliation Working Group off the ground: https://www.gofundme.com/f/art-conservators-for-truth-and-reconciliation
Jane’s Florentine Links (with special thanks to Fiona Macalister and Barbara Cattaneo) - Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze: https://www.bncf.firenze.sbn.it/ - The Cimabue Crucifix: https://florenceinwarandflood.wordpress.com/works-in-exhibition-the-flood/crucifix-cimabue/ - Florence Flood Video: http://www.florence-flood.com/audio-video/ - Italy and the History of Preventive Conservation’ by Simon Lambert: https://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/1707 - The Florence Flood and the Emergence of Library Conservation: http://blog.nyhistory.org/lab-notes-the-florence-flood-and-the-emergence-of-library-conservation/ - The Genesis of Modern Conservation: https://icon.org.uk/news/the-genesis-of-modern-conservation-the-florence-flood-revisited - 1968 documentary ’The Restoration of Books’ from Florence: https://youtu.be/Ip6698z_QmY - Gabinetto Vieusseux: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabinetto_Vieusseux
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Join us for an episode all about diversity: guest host Aly Singh shares her own experiences while Jenny wrestles with class and Kloe tries to find practical solutions. We talk to Hannah Cobb about the CIfA Equality & Diversity Group, to Sam Evans about class in the museum workforce, and to Michelle McGrath and Kathleen Lawther about Museum As Muck. Also tune in for a Dear Jane clarifying calibration quandaries and a special give away announcement!
00:02:15 Data sources and acronyms 00:08:16 We get fighty about class 00:15:26 Aly’s experiences 00:21:05 Let’s have fair labour practices, guys 00:26:38 Making people feel safe 00:35:20 Are apprenticeships the solution? 00:42:39 Interview with Hannah Cobb 00:56:30 Broadening our own horizons 01:01:00 Interview with Sam Evans 01:15:38 Interview with Museum as Muck 01:23:46 Dear Jane 01:28:16 Special announcement! 01:29:13 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Bonus episode mentioned: https://thecword.show/2019/03/01/bonus-episode-diversity-discussion-panel/ - Icon’s Sustainable Workforce Research Toolkit project: https://icon.org.uk/about-us/icon-policy-and-advocacy/sustainable-workforce-research-toolkit-project - Aly’s tweet showing a slide on AIC membership stats: https://twitter.com/alysingh/status/1139194296752660480 - The original ’UK Conservators as 100 People’ graphic: https://www.facebook.com/thecwordpodcast/photos/a.1135904649872719/1135944579868726/ - Fair Museum Jobs: https://fairmuseumjobs.wordpress.com/ - Apprenticeship update: https://icon.org.uk/news/icons-impact-apprenticeships-for-the-conservation-sector - Young Canada Works: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works.html - Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html - Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Equality and Diversity Group: https://www.archaeologists.net/equality-and-diversity-group and https://equalityanddiversitygroup.wordpress.com/ - Digging Diversity: https://hannahcobbarchaeology.wordpress.com/digging-diversity-2/ - Profiling the Profession: https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/view/profiling_2014/index.cfm - Prospect Union: https://prospect.org.uk - Enabled Archaeology Foundation: https://enabledarchaeologyfoundation.org - Archaeowomen: https://archaeowomen.wordpress.com/ - Follow Hannah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArchaeoCobb - Follow CIfA E&D Group on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CIfA_Equality - Media Indigena Podcast: https://mediaindigena.com/podcast/ - All My Relations Podcast: https://www.allmyrelationspodcast.com - 'White Fragility’ by Robin DiAngelo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414 - Museum Detox: https://museumdetox.wordpress.com - The Great British Class Calculator from 2013: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22000973 - Sam’s research project: https://museumofthemandus.wordpress.com/ - Follow Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samisatwork - British Museum National Programmes Conference 2019: https://www.npconference.uk/conference-2019 - Museum as Muck: https://www.facebook.com/groups/museumasmuck/ - Follow Museum as Muck on Twitter: https://twitter.com/museumasmuck - Supermuckers at the Festival of Change 2018: https://www.acidfree.org.uk/projects/supermuckers/ - Panic! It’s an Arts Emergency Report: https://createlondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Panic-Social-Class-Taste-and-Inequalities-in-the-Creative-Industries1.pdf
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In this episode we talk about how the Arduino can be useful to conservators and how people are using it in museums already. Jenny talks to Dr David Mills and Mark Hellar about using the Arduino in conservation, and Christina chats to Bhav Shah about machine learning and much more. Also tune in for a Dear Jane about PhD dreams.
00:00:47 Wait, what is this? 00:12:09 Jenny goes to an Arduino workshop 00:14:38 Interview with Dr David Mills 00:19:27 Pros and cons of building it yourself 00:22:33 Why museums adopt tech 00:27:52 Interview with Mark Hellar 00:39:35 Virtual assistants 00:46:04 Interview with Bhav Shah 01:05:45 Uses for machine learning in museums 01:16:50 Are we going to be replaced by robots? 01:26:02 Dear Jane 01:28:29 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Museum Pi episode: http://thecword.show/2017/06/21/s01e09-museum-pi/ - Difference between the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino: https://makezine.com/2015/12/04/admittedly-simplistic-guide-raspberry-pi-vs-arduino/ - Arduino official introduction: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Introduction - Arduino Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arduino - Go follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DTL - Sensors for the Arduino: https://store.arduino.cc/components/components-sensors - Museduino: https://museduino.wordpress.com - Building a weather station for a museum: https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/project-log-1-raspberry-pi-arduino - Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhellar/ - Go follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhellar - What Open Source means: https://opensource.com/resources/what-open-source - What virtual assistants are: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_assistant - Monitoring Insects at the V&A: https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/monitoring-insects-at-the-victoria-and-albert-museum/ - Go follow Bhav on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhav_shah - AI, Machine Learning & Deep Learning Explained in 5 Mins: https://becominghuman.ai/ai-machine-learning-deep-learning-explained-in-5-minutes-b88b6ee65846 - Otter voice transcription: https://otter.ai/ - Museums Journal Trendswatch: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/features/02092019-trendswatch-ai - More Than Human exhibition: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2019/event/ai-more-than-human - AI creating oil paintings: https://www.fastcompany.com/90167584/this-ai-paints-like-the-old-masters-can-you-tell-the-difference - Pepper the Robot at the Smithsonian: https://www.si.edu/visit/pepper - Dot the Chatbot: https://www.theformgroup.com/articles/2018/10/17/tour-akron-art-museum-with-dot-the-chatbot - IRIS+ the Chatbot: https://www.aam-us.org/2018/06/12/iris-part-one-designing-coding-a-museum-ai/ - Tate’s Recognition project: http://recognition.tate.org.uk/ - Art Selfie App by Google: https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/photo-video/google-art-selfie-3683180/ - Meet Berenson, the Robot Art Critic: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/robot-art-critic-berenson-436739 - Using Pigeons to Diagnose Cancer: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/using-pigeons-to-diagnose-cancer/
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Join us as we browse through the remarkable collections held in archives together with special guest host Meagen Smith: we talk about the joys of paper and the unique aspects of working with these items. Jenny also chats to archivist Ruth Cummins and our conservation agony aunt tackles a question about landing an internship in ‘Dear Jane.’
00:00:39 News in brief 00:03:05 What’s an archive, anyway? 00:08:52 Beyond paper - what do archives collect? 00:15:56 Decision making and conservation 00:31:29 Nobody believes Jenny about chickens with trousers 00:33:35 Masculine history and addressing the balance 00:36:50 More odd things found in archives 00:43:33 How do we limit damage from use? 00:48:00 Resources to check out 00:50:01 Interview with Ruth Cummins 00:56:28 Dear Jane 01:04:11 Comments, questions, and corrections 01:04:32 Patreon shout out
Show Notes: - Current Icon salary guidelines: https://icon.org.uk/jobs/advertising-and-salary-guidance - UK Parliamentary Archives: https://archives.parliament.uk/ - What’s an archives? https://www.archives.gov/about/info/whats-an-archives.html - The art and science of letterlocking: http://news.mit.edu/2014/art-and-science-letterlocking - An example of reading a scroll without unfolding it: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1296207419301670 - 'Eighteenth-century doodles of a chicken in trousers go viral’ via The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/oct/09/eighteenth-century-doodles-of-a-chicken-in-trousers-go-viral - Glasgow Women’s Library: https://womenslibrary.org.uk/ - The Kitchen Sisters’ The Keepers podcast: http://www.kitchensisters.org/keeperoftheday/ - Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0074YVW1G/ - Rotherham Archives and Local Studies: http://cliftonpark.org.uk/cpm/homepage/30/archives_and_local_studies - How to donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/thecwordpodcast
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Together with guest host Lorraine Finch we turn out our pockets, peer into our piggy banks, and root around the back of the sofa for some spare change: how can we make our money go a little further? Conservators are often cash-strapped and we have a chat about everything from sourcing lab equipment to finding cheaper conservation supplies. Also tune in for a review of ’Magnetic Mounting Systems for Museums & Cultural Institutions’ by Gwen Spicer.
00:00:47 News in brief 00:08:30 Budgets and cash flow in conservation 00:11:51 Equipment: borrowing, hiring, and pooling together 00:17:59 Delivery costs and ways around them 00:25:08 Other ways of finding equipment 00:33:04 Getting supplies for less: quality vs price 00:43:27 Repurposing things we’ve already got 00:49:12 What about chemicals? 00:56:48 Could we share books and literature more? 00:59:15 A message from Christina 01:03:33 Review: ’Magnetic Mounting Systems for Museums & Cultural Institutions' 01:12:52 Patreon shout-out
Show Notes: - 'A New Definition of “Museum” Sparks International Debate’ via Hyperallergic: https://hyperallergic.com/513858/icom-museum-definition/ - 'Science Museum workers across England strike over low pay’ via The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/aug/30/science-museum-workers-england-strike-pay - Caring for Collections on a Shoestring: http://mdem.org.uk/event/caring-for-collections-on-a-shoestring/?instance_id=684 - Rapid Response Network: http://www.rapidresponsenetwork.org.uk/ - Museum Freecycle: https://groups.freecycle.org/group/MuseumUK/posts/all - Conservation Supplies on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ConservationSupplies - Magnetic Mounting Systems for Museums & Cultural Institutions: https://spicerart.com/magnetbook/
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Join us for a special episode when Jenny, Kloe, and Christina all go to Belfast for the ICON triennial conference, #Icon19! (Please note: this episode has VERY varied audio quality throughout due to different recording settings.) Travel with us to the Belfast Waterfront Centre, join us for the opening reception, come along to the pub, listen to our frantic recaps, and have a listen to the talk we gave on the second day of the conference.
00:00:25 The journey begins 00:09:45 Opening reception shenanigans 00:13:44 Day one 00:35:36 Let’s go to the pub! 00:40:15 Day two 00:41:57 Our talk 00:55:31 What was your favourite bit? 01:00:10 Final thoughts from us
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How and why should conservators publish their work? Who are we trying to reach and why does it matter? Kloe quite likes the established conference paper or journal article routes while Jenny prefers Twitter papers, blogs, and methods without paywalls. Christina tries to demystify the publication world and talks us through the stages of publishing a traditional article. Also tune in for a review of 'Cultural Heritage Marketing: A Relationship Marketing Approach to Conservation Services’ by Izabella Parowicz, and a Dear Jane about mid-career futures.
00:00:40 News in brief 00:15:16 Perceptions from university 00:24:05 Considering your audience 00:34:48 We need students! 00:36:18 Finding the time 00:41:18 How do you publish an article? 00:57:44 Conservation abstract databases 01:00:19 Open source publishing 01:02:22 Review: ’Cultural Heritage Marketing - A Relationship Marketing Approach to Conservation Services' 01:06:49 Dear Jane 01:15:22 Questions, comments, and corrections
Show Notes: - 'Machine Learning Brings Old Paintings and Photos to Life' via Tech Crunch: https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/22/mona-lisa-frown-machine-learning-brings-old-paintings-and-photos-to-life/ - The Rosetta Project: https://rosettaproject.org/ - The Long Now Foundation: http://longnow.org/ - Conservation Dist List archive: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ - Studies in Conservation: https://www.iiconservation.org/publications/sic - Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/ - ’Can Conservators Read (Or Write)?’ by Velson Horie (2007): https://icon.org.uk/system/files/icon_news_8_january_2007.pdf - Kloe’s joint paper with Jane about communicating hazards: https://collectionforum.org/doi/pdf/10.14351/0831-4985-29.1.49 - Jenny’s Twitter paper on museum gel: https://twitter.com/curatedjenny/status/916252990364901376 - Christina’s publishing workshop in Cambridge: https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/events/publishing-conservation - Journal of the American Institute of Conservation: https://www.culturalheritage.org/publications/journal-(jaic) - Journal of Paper Conservation: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/yjpc20/current - The Picture Restorer: https://www.bapcr.org.uk/the-picture-restorer/ - Museums Journal: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal - Museum Practice: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museum-practice - Coré (in French): http://sfiic.free.fr/publications/core.html - Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies: https://www.jcms-journal.com/ - e-Conservation Journal: http://e-conservation.org - Heritage Open Access Journal: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/heritage - CeROART: https://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/ - ICCROM list of open access resources: https://www.iccrom.org/news/new-conservation-resources-open-access - AATA Online: http://aata.getty.edu/Home - BCIN: https://www.bcin.ca/ - Cultural Heritage Marketing: https://www.palgrave.com/gb/book/9783030002862
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We talk about the importance of touch: intentional and sometimes unintentional touching, what touch means to us as conservation professionals, and how we can facilitate access (particularly for visually impaired audiences). How do you go about setting up a touch tour? How do we encourage or discourage touch? Christina interviews Liz Pye about her work around touch and object handling, and we’ve got a couple of reviews of the recent AIC conference too!
00:00:21 Touch and handling where we work 00:16:34 Setting up a touch tour 00:36:48 But what about damage? 00:40:22 Why is our touch allowed? 00:44:06 Replicas for handling 00:45:48 Professional touch 00:50:23 Interview with Liz Pye 01:14:16 Reviews of AIC conference 01:30:16 Patreon shout-out
Show Notes: - Touch in Museums - Policy and Practice in Object Handling: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/touch-in-museums-9781847882387/ - The Power of Touch - Handling Objects in Museum and Heritage Context: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Touch-University-Archaeology-Publications/dp/159874304X - Conservation and Access (IIC 2008 London Congress): https://archetype.co.uk/our-titles/iic-2008-london-congress/?id=140 - Viscovery Days at the Science Museum: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/viscovery-days - Blog about the touch tour Christina helped create: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/news/conservation/2015/11/17/please-touch-the-objects-planning-our-first-touch-tour/ - Living Paintings: https://www.livingpaintings.org/ - Sounds of Roman Egypt project: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture/projects/researching-sounds-roman-egypt
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Please take a seat in the waiting area as we have a little chat about the all-important topic of portfolios as part of recruiting conservators: what makes a good one, what format should it be, and what do we put in ours? We’re joined by guest host Julia Jabłońska, an emerging paintings conservator, as we try to figure out what people want. Also tune in for an interview with Tamsin Russell from the Museums Association about interview confidence, a Dear Jane about PhD studies, and a special guest review from William Tregaskes of ’Always Time for Coffee’ by Kate Minchin.
00:00:39 News in brief 00:08:23 So what are conservation portfolios? 00:12:13 Academic work vs employment portfolio 00:16:42 Inspiration and anxiety 00:19:42 Do you put ’personality’ into yours? 00:36:31 Going digital 00:40:37 Twitter responses 00:52:55 Review of EPN portfolio workshop 00:55:38 Interview with Tamsin Russell, professional development officer 01:07:34 Review: 'Always Time for Coffee' 01:12:20 Dear Jane 01:18:41 Patreon shout out 01:19:47 Comments, questions, and corrections
Show Notes: - Meet-up at #Icon19: https://www.facebook.com/events/334625240523009/ - ICOM working on a new definition of museum: https://icom.museum/en/news/the-museum-definition-the-backbone-of-icom/ - Fire at Notre Dame: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/20/notre-dame-fire-uk-ready-to-share-conservation-expertise - About the EPN: https://icon.org.uk/groups/emerging-professionals-network/about-the-epn - ICON Emerging Professionals Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/307825550045272/ - S02E04 Emerging Professionals 2: http://thecword.show/2017/10/04/s02e04-emerging-professionals-2/ - Always Time For Coffee: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N5MB5F5/
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Join us as we explore the topic of working with communities of all sorts: from source communities to new audiences. How can conservators work with community groups? How can museums be more welcoming to diverse audiences? Can we take collaboration outside of the museum walls? We talk to Rachel Hand and Ali Clark about their work at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and to Francis Lukezic about the Nunalleq Project. Also tune in for a Dear Jane about archaeological exhibitions and a Parisian book review!
00:00:37 Our experiences of working with communities 00:07:31 What do we mean by community anyway? 00:14:18 Interview with Rachel Hand and Ali Clark 00:41:53 Relinquishing control and growing collaboration 00:48:02 What is value? What are we conserving? 00:49:25 Interview with Francis Lukezic 01:05:29 Active collecting from groups 01:08:31 Review: ‘The Littler Museums of Paris’ 01:12:12 Dear Jane 01:18:15 Patreon shout-out
Show Notes: - Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: http://maa.cam.ac.uk/ - Pacific Presences project: http://maa.cam.ac.uk/pacific-presences/ - Nunalleq - Archaeological Excavation and Conservation Lab: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/geosciences/departments/archaeology/archaeological-field-school-in-quinhagak-alaska-281.php - Nunalleq Project Blog: https://nunalleq.wordpress.com/ - GoFundMe for Nunalleq Culture & Archaeology Center: https://www.gofundme.com/nunalleq - The Little(r) Museums of Paris: https://www.runningpress.com/titles/emma-jacobs/the-littler-museums-of-paris/9780762466405/ - Unravelling the Past: https://caerheritageproject.com/2014/07/30/unravelling-the-past-one-scroll-at-a-time-new-blog-by-sara-brown/ - Roman Lead Sheet Treatment Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAYdpFKE60A&feature=youtu.be - Conserving the Curse Tablet: http://archaeologicalmuseum.jhu.edu/the-collection/object-stories/a-roman-lead-curse-tablet/conserving-the-curse-tablet/ - ‘Archaeologist Dana Goodburn-Brown set to conserve Roman scroll’ via Kent Online: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/archaeologist-dana-goodburn-brow-a61087/ - Rare Runic Stone Discovery: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/news/rare-runic-stone-discovery
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We’re joined by guest host Sarah Potter as we have a chat about working with contemporary art. Jenny interviews Julia Nagle about the joy of colour and solvent free studios, and Kloe talks to Ann French about problem solving and how to share your knowledge. Also tune in for a special training review by Anthi Soulioti (including an interview with Vivian van Saaze), and a review of the West Dean plastics course by Kloe.
00:00:37 What is contemporary art? 00:05:51 Our experiences 00:15:33 Unusual materials and artist involvement 00:21:22 Do we need conservators for this? 00:25:01 Challenges of display 00:31:23 Interview with Julia Nagle 00:48:59 Choice of art materials 00:52:07 Resources and training 00:53:36 Interview with Ann French 01:03:24 Review of recent contemporary art conservation events by Anthi Soulioti 01:07:46 Interview with Vivian van Saaze 01:16:14 Review of West Dean’s plastics course
Show Notes: - Jorge Otero-Pailos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Otero-Pailos - Ethics of Dust (2016 article): https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/jun/29/the-ethics-of-dust-jorge-otero-pailos-westminster-hall-artangel - Jeff Koons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Koons - Marc Quinn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Quinn - 'Marc Quinn Will Draw Two Tons of Blood From Refugees, Kate Moss, and Others for a New Artwork to Raise Awareness About the Migrant Crisis’ in ArtNet News: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/marc-quinn-blood-refugee-statue-1378570 - ’Blood Sculpture May Be Ruined’ via The Guardian (2002): https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/jul/04/arts.artsnews - Damien Hirst: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien_Hirst - 'Damien Hirst's preserved carcasses leaked formaldehyde gas, study claims’ via The Guardian (2016): https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/apr/21/damien-hirsts-preserved-carcasses-leaked-formaldehyde-gas-study-claims - Evaporation by Tania Kovats: https://capefarewell.com/latest/events/67-news/875-lovelock-3.html - Julia Nagle: https://www.julianagle.com/ - Barry Finan: https://venturearts.org/artists/barry-anthony-finan/ - Posca pens: https://www.posca.com/en/range/ - Lightfastness tests on art materials: https://www.theenchantedgallery.com/lightfast.html - ICON Contemporary Art Network: https://icon.org.uk/groups/contemporary-art-network - INCCA: https://www.incca.org/ - West Dean conservation courses: https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/short-courses/courses?type=short&category=Conservation - NACCA: http://nacca.eu/ - Whitworth Art Gallery: http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/ - Vanishing Point - The Curation and Preservation of Virtual Reality: https://www.dpconline.org/events/past-events/vanishing-point - Lives of Net Art workshop: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/tate-exchange/workshop/lives-net-art - NACCA Conference 2019: http://nacca.eu/conference-2019/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2019.
Buckle up as we go on a ride exploring the topic of couriering and the art of escorting an object on loan: from low-glam trips to prestigious treks across the globe! What’s involved? Who gets to go? What if something goes wrong? Kloe documents her first courier trip to Brussels and Christina shares her various conservation adventures. Also tune in for a Dear Jane that unexpectedly turns into Dear Fletcher!
00:00:22 Announcement: #Icon19 meet-up! 00:00:56 What do we mean by couriering? 00:03:31 Our experiences of couriering 00:11:41 Who pays for loans, anyway? 00:15:40 Lending pressures and object fatigue 00:22:23 Kloe’s courier trip to Brussels 00:41:48 When things don’t go to plan 01:01:03 Modes of transport and financial compensation 01:06:22 The perks of the job (and some drawbacks) 01:11:02 Listener stories 01:13:36 Dear Jane 01:18:02 Patreon shout-out 01:19:10 Questions, comments, corrections: digitization and acknowledgements
Show Notes: - Making Collections Effective (2007): https://www.museumsassociation.org/download?id=14112 - 'The mummy of all Tutankhamun shows will land in London’ via The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/feb/21/largest-ever-tutankhamun-display-coming-to-london - House of European History: https://historia-europa.ep.eu/en - Restless Youth exhibition at HEH: https://historia-europa.ep.eu/en/restless-youth - Fashion & Lace Museum: http://www.fashionandlacemuseum.brussels/en - BELvue (Museum of Democracy): https://belvue.be/en - NatSCA blog 'Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be?’ by Paolo Viscardi: https://natsca.blog/2017/02/28/neither-a-borrower-nor-a-lender-be/ - 'Server crash takes out rich digital archive at Memorial University': https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/mun-digital-archives-wiped-out-1.4787960 - 'A visit to the CBC archives, on the eve of destruction': https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-15-million-digitization-project-for-cbc-archives-upsets-some-critics/ - 'CBC says it will carry on with destruction of broadcast archives once digitized': https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/cbc-says-it-will-carry-on-with-destruction-of-broadcast-archives-once-digitized
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A Wooden Dice production, 2019.
We’re joined by guest host Johanna Sandström as we embark on an adventure with brown soggy stuff: from waterlogged wood and leather to mudlarking and replica toilet seats! We interview Mags Felter from York Archaeological Trust, Kim Roche from MSDS Marine, and Luisa Duarte from Museum of London. Also tune in for a review of ’Preserving Vasa’ and a Dear Jane about university admissions!
00:00:53 News in brief 00:05:34 Our experiences with wet stuff 00:14:56 Interview with Mags Felter 00:33:36 Sulphur is a real pain 00:37:37 Interview with Kim Roche 00:52:27 Interview with Luisa Duarte 01:07:20 Books in bogs 01:14:13 Textiles in ice cubes 01:15:06 Waterlogged rubber?! 01:17:16 Dear Jane 01:21:52 Review: ’Preserving Vasa' 01:26:52 Patreon shout-out
Show Notes: - 14th ICOM-CC Wet Organic Archaeological Materials (WOAM) Working Group Conference: http://www.woam2019.org.uk - Town hall debate now available as a bonus episode: http://thecword.show/2019/03/01/bonus-episode-diversity-discussion-panel/ - AIC re-branding: https://www.culturalheritage.org/ - The Nordic Museum: https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en - Vasamuseet: https://www.vasamuseet.se/en - The Mary Rose: https://maryrose.org/ - The National Museum of Denmark: https://en.natmus.dk/museums-and-palaces/the-national-museum-of-denmark/ - York Archaeological Trust: https://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/ - London Mudlark: https://www.facebook.com/LondonMudlark/ - Rooswijk 1740 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rooswijk1740 - MSDS Marine: https://msdsmarine.com/en/home/ - Protected wreck pilot programme: https://msdsmarine.com/en/nextpwageneration/ - Museum of London: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london - 12th-century three-person loo seat goes on display: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/feb/13/helles-toilet-12th-century-three-person-loo-seat-goes-on-display - 'The methodology used for dewatering the vellum from the Faddan More Psalter’ from JAIC: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19455224.2012.744678?fbclid=IwAR3pvvoeLLoRbQuTuCW-ndsjGKzywOvJRtAaAQs7pG5wC6AjnddvUn31RqI&instName=University+of+Cambridge&journalCode=rcon20 - Preserving Vasa: https://archetype.co.uk/our-titles/preserving-vasa/?id=269
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A Wooden Dice production, 2019.
This special bonus episode features a live recording from the discussion panel we took part of as part of ICON’s annual meeting in November 2018.
We were joined by conservators Nerys Rudder and Rebecca Plumbe and tackled the topic of conservation and diversity.
Attendees and people joining in via Twitter and Facebook could ask us questions while the panel was live.
The Facebook video feed can still be accessed here: https://www.facebook.com/ConservatorsUK/videos/288612665104767/
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Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, Christina Rozeik, Nerys Rudder, and Rebecca Plumbe.
Special thanks to ICON!
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A Wooden Dice production, 2018.
C is for: Crimbo
Ho ho ho! We review our predictions for 2018 and make some new ones for 2019, listen to a museum version of The Night Before Christmas, and play a parlour game! Also tune in for this year’s version of 12 Days of Christmas with St Edmund’s Choir, plus a seasonal Dear Jane!
02:34 Museum advent calendars 06:57 Our predictions for 2018 from last year 13:56 Our new predictions for 2019 21:02 The Curator’s 12 Days of Christmas 25:22 Let’s play twenty— oh, TEN questions! 48:50 The Night Before Christmas 50:43 Dear Jane 52:38 Need a Christmas gift? 53:25 Patreon shout-out
Show Notes: - Examples of suffragette exhibitions in the UK during 2018: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/jan/31/centenary-votes-for-women-anniversary-events-parades-exhibitions-suffragette-pankhurst - Spanish ‘restorations’ make headlines again: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/botched-st-george-restoration-spain-1309535 - St Edmund’s Choir: http://www.stedmundschoir.com - Alphonsine bulldog magnet: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/667943519/bulldog-magnet-design-collection-first - Conservator Secret Santa Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thecwordpodcast/conservator-secret-santa/ - Conservator Gift Ideas Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thecwordpodcast/conservator-gift-ideas/
!! SPOILERS !!
Museums from 10 Questions game: - Pitt Rivers Museum: https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/ - V&A Dundee: https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee - Vindolanda Museum: http://www.vindolanda.com/roman-vindolanda/vindolanda-museum - The Pencil Museum: https://www.derwentart.com/en-gb/c/about/company/derwent-pencil-museum - The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic: https://museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk/ - The Gordon Museum of Pathology: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/gordon/index.aspx
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A Wooden Dice production, 2018.
Come have an auditory look into our tool stashes! We talk conservation tools of all kinds: from bone folders and scalpel blades to the more hardcore variety! We discuss listener tweets about tools and Christina interviews a whole bunch of conservators about their tool kits.
00:00:27 News in brief 00:03:34 What’s in our tool kits? 00:18:28 What are our favourite tools? 00:22:59 Responses from Twitter 00:40:23 Are expensive tools a barrier to entry? 00:47:06 Inspiration outside the field 00:49:09 Listener contributions 00:53:09 Christina interviews conservators about their tools 01:15:26 What do we love about Japanese tissue? 01:20:20 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes: - Icon AGM Town Hall debate archived livestream: https://www.facebook.com/ConservatorsUK/videos/288612665104767/ - Call for Papers from SHCG: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=ind1811&L=SHCG-LIST&F=&S=&P=13060 - Grants and bursaries from #Icon19: https://icon.org.uk/events/icon-conference-2019/programme/grants-and-bursaries - The Conservator’s Tool Kit with Richard Hawkes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA1homMneYE - Brushes Galore Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thecwordpodcast/brushes-galore/ - /r/specializedtools: https://www.reddit.com/r/specializedtools/ - Adam Savage’s cheap tool kit list: https://www.tested.com/art/makers/454389-still-untitled-supplemental-adams-inexpensive-beginners-toolkit/ - Adam Savage talks tools: https://www.tested.com/art/makers/454310-inexpensive-beginners-toolkit/
Various bits we mentioned from our kits: - Inherent Vice Squad: https://www.inherentvicesquad.com/ - Fine curved needles from Restore Products: https://restore-products.co.uk/collections/repair/products/fine-curved-needles - Tiranti spatulas: https://tiranti.co.uk/product-category/modelling-tools/metal-plaster-modelling-tools/stainless-steel-spatulas/ - Photo scales for archaeologists (and conservators!): http://www.aerial-cam.co.uk/scales.html - Water brushes: https://www.preservationequipment.com/Catalogue/Equipment-Tools/Brushes/Other-Brushes/Water-Brush - Snake weights: https://www.preservationequipment.com/Catalogue/Equipment-Tools/Weights/Snake-Weights - IKEA Råskog trolley: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/kitchen-products/kitchen-islands-trolleys/r%C3%A5skog-trolley-white-art-20382932/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2018.
Join us for a risqué episode about smutty collections! We talk about sexual museum objects, attitudes to pornography and art, bedroom fashion, and erotic museums! (Contains 20% more giggling than usual. May cause blushing in some listeners.) Also tune in for a review of ‘On Sexuality’ and a Dear Jane about imposter syndrome.
00:24 Can collections be a bit naughty? (Spoilers: yes) 03:15 Our experiences of working on ‘smutty’ objects 09:15 What’s smutty in collections anyway? 16:32 Dedicated erotic museums around the world 22:58 How do we archive porn and why is it important? 30:45 Jenny has some weird exhibition ideas 33:38 The endangered ephemera of saucy magazines 35:17 Representation of LGBTQ+ relationships 38:37 Deterioration of modern materials 44:00 Review: ‘On Sexuality’ 47:48 Dear Jane 54:11 Catching up after the Museums Association conference
Show Notes: - Paul Rumsey’s art: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistPaulRumsey/ - Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s Roman penis pot: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/roman-soldiers-drank-out-of-this-penis-pot-for-kicks_us_570bd937e4b0836057a1c6bc - ‘Penises and Caustic Soda’ article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/charlottehigginsblog/2010/jan/27/art-archaeology - The Secrets of Cupboard 55: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/4717695/The-secrets-of-Cupboard-55.html - British Museum’s Shunga exhibition in 2013/2014: https://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/shunga.aspx - List of sex museums: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sex_museums - Musée de l'érotisme: https://web.archive.org/web/20120803081949/http://www.musee-erotisme.com/en - The Temple of Venus: http://www.sexmuseumamsterdam.nl - Playboy Archive: https://www.playboy.com/products/every-issue-ever-the-official-playboy-archive - The University Library Uncovered - the Truth About the Tower: https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/news/the-university-library-uncovered-the-truth-about-the-tower - Secrets of Cambridge ‘Porn' Library Revealed: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1578614/Secrets-of-Cambridge-porn-library-revealed.html - British Museum exhibition reveals saucy side of the ancient world: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/may/12/arts.artsnews - Museum Pride London: https://twitter.com/museumprideldn - The Attendant film: https://www.isaacjulien.com/projects/the-attendant/ and http://www.ttv-i.net/?p=1696 - On Sexuality - Collecting Everybody’s Experience: https://museumsetc.com/products/on-sexuality?variant=1260652100 - Festival of Change 2018: https://www.museumsassociation.org/news/08082018-festival-of-change-belfast-2018 - The Vagina Museum: https://www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2018.
We’re joined by Natalie Jones as we talk about natural history in all its forms: from taxidermy to fluid specimens! Jenny also talks to Lucie Mascord about becoming a natural history conservator, and Kloe talks to David Gelsthorpe about outreach and audiences for these collections. Also tune in for a ‘Dear Jane’ about unknown specimens and a review of ‘Dyes from Nature’ by Kloe!
00:00:53 News in brief 00:03:23 How do you become a natural history conservator anyway? 00:08:09 Are museums falling back in love with taxidermy? 00:13:08 Definition and range of natural history collections 00:15:54 Working with icky or scary things 00:23:18 Fixing fur with felting 00:28:55 Interview with Lucie Mascord 00:42:49 Terminology and the value of crib sheets 00:46:19 Interview with David Gelsthorpe 01:04:34 Our audiences 01:06:21 Review: ‘Dyes from Nature’ 01:11:23 Dear Jane 01:15:11 Patreon shout-out 01:15:50 Questions, comments, corrections: our poll on being parents in conservation
Show Notes: - New Chief Executive for ICON: https://icon.org.uk/news/new-chief-executive-for-icon - ICON launches Emerging Professionals Network: https://icon.org.uk/groups/emerging-professionals-network/about-the-epn - #Icon19 Call for Papers Sets New Record: https://icon.org.uk/news/icon19-call-for-papers-sets-new-record - ICON’s AGM and Town Hall Debate: https://icon.org.uk/events/icon-agm-0 - NatSCA: http://natsca.org/ - Types of natural history collections: http://natsca.org/types-of-collections - NMAI blog about fur felting: https://blog.nmai.si.edu/main/2012/04/conservation-challenge-faux-fur.html - Natalie’s Twitter paper about needle felting fur: https://twitter.com/nautilusnat/status/916234076486623232 - 7 Million Wonders: https://museumdevelopmentnorthwest.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/7_million_wonders.pdf - Unexpected Encounters: https://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/museumstudies/rcmg/publications/UnexpectedEncounters.pdf - Dyes from Nature: https://www.archetype.co.uk/publication-details.php?id=248 or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dyes-Nature-Riikka-Raisanen/dp/1909492469
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A Wooden Dice production, 2018.
We’re joined by guest host Vicky Singleton and have a chat about the world of military collections: what’s in them, how we feel about them, and what we do with them. Also tune in for an interview with Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons about researching and filming in museums.
00:40 Our experiences 06:42 Types of military museums in the UK 09:16 Jargon and language use 13:48 Working with veterans 16:08 Collecting, conserving, and ethics 27:23 Oversized objects 33:01 Funding landscape 35:06 Donations typically coming in 40:15 Amazing things we’ve seen 45:07 Interview with Ian McCollum
Show Notes: - National Army Museum: https://www.nam.ac.uk/ - AMOT (Army Museums Ogilby Trust): https://www.armymuseums.org.uk/ - Fleet Air Arm Museum: https://www.fleetairarm.com/ - Te Papa’s “Gallipoli - The Scale of Our War” exhibition: http://gallipoli.tepapa.govt.nz/ - Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre: http://www.omaka.org.nz/ - Forgotten Weapons: https://www.forgottenweapons.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/user/ForgottenWeapons
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A Wooden Dice production, 2018.
We uncover the mysteries of costume mounting: from the magic of Fosshape to whittling down mannequins to size! Tune in for an interview with Lara Flecker about mounting and displaying fashion in museums. Kloe reviews ‘The Care and Display of Historic Clothing’ AND the Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up exhibition at the V&A. Our agony aunt Jane also answers a question about hourly rates.
00:00:26 News in brief 00:01:16 Our experiences of mounting costume 00:07:59 Mannequins: the good, the bad, and the ugly 00:10:24 How do we display partial costume? 00:15:51 Altering mannequins 00:19:14 What can ‘costume’ mean? 00:23:07 The usefulness of magnets 00:29:51 How important is the choice of mannequin for how people perceive the object? 00:31:11 Do mannequins have ethnicity? 00:36:49 Fashion and weddings - but where are the everyday dress exhibitions? 00:42:11 Useful resources and recommendations 00:46:13 Interview with Lara Flecker 00:58:07 Dear Jane 01:02:19 Review: ‘The Care and Display of Historic Clothing’ 01:07:38 Bonus review: ‘Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up’ exhibition 01:12:09 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes: - Collections 2030 consultation: https://www.museumsassociation.org/collections/09052018-collections-2030 - Oceania exhibition: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/oceania - Frida Kahlo - Making Her Self Up exhibition: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/frida-kahlo-making-her-self-up - Making the Frida Kahlo mannequins: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/making-the-frida-kahlo-mannequins - Much Ado About Mannequins (webinar): https://www.connectingtocollections.org/much-ado-about-mannequins-making-the-perfect-form/ - Mounting Garments (webinar): https://www.connectingtocollections.org/mountinggarments/ - A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting by Lara Flecker: https://amzn.to/2J0qptI - Proportion London: https://www.proportionlondon.com/ - Fosshape from PEL (UK): https://www.preservationequipment.com/Catalogue/Display-Products/Display-Supports/Fosshape-Heat-Activated-Fabric - Dressing Museum Mannequins via Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/dressing-museum-mannequins - CCI Notes 13/5 Hanging Storage for Costumes: https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/canadian-conservation-institute-notes/hanging-storage-costumes.html - Unravel Fashion Podcast: https://www.unravelpodcast.com - The Care and Display of Historic Clothing: https://amzn.to/2Oph2tm
Recommended Listening from Unravel: - Episode 25: https://www.unravelpodcast.com/episodes-1/2017/6/26/making-mainbocher-interview-with-petra-slinkard?rq=25 - Episode 28: https://www.unravelpodcast.com/episodes-1/2017/8/27/28-fashioning-the-women-of-weeksville-a-conversation-with-noel-corbin-natalya-mills-and-kristine-mcpartlin?rq=28 - Episode 31: https://www.unravelpodcast.com/episodes-1/2017/10/15/31-burial-cap-of-a-african-american-woman-interview-with-jenna-kuttruff?rq=31 - Episode 37: https://www.unravelpodcast.com/episodes-1/2017/12/27/37-the-biggest-little-fashion-city-interview-with-denise-green?rq=37 - Episode 49: https://www.unravelpodcast.com/episodes-1/2018/4/1/49-queer-fashion-style-stories-from-an-exhibition?rq=49 - Episode 56: https://www.unravelpodcast.com/episodes-1/2018/5/28/56-sht-ton-of-gold-heavenly-bodies-golden-kingdoms-roundtable?rq=56
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A Wooden Dice production, 2018.
Today we’re breaking an imagined taboo and talking about parenthood and having (or not having) children as conservators. We talk about flexibility at work, fertility problems, unexpected anxiety, and if The Right Time actually exists. Tune in for an interview with Karen Horton about being deliberately childfree and listen to Sophie Rowe and Christina having a chat about being working mothers. We also get to hear what Christina’s kids think she does at work!
00:00:23 Why talk parenthood? 00:02:41 Our experiences and thoughts around motherhood 00:08:23 How maternity pay works in the UK 00:11:47 How life changes after having children 00:16:53 Job security and feeling like you’re pulling your weight 00:24:56 How many conservators actually have children? 00:32:10 How maternity and shared parental leave works in the UK 00:35:42 Interview with Karen Horton 00:43:01 Choosing not to have kids 00:47:18 Interview with Harriet (5) and Alexander (7) 00:58:25 Health and safety and the joy of risk assessments 01:02:55 Why we need more flexibility at work 01:03:53 Interview with Sophie Rowe 01:32:40 Listener stories 01:42:20 Patreon shout-out 01:43:25 Comments, questions, and corrections
Show Notes: - Maternity leave and pay in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/maternity-pay-leave - Proportion of mums in work 'up 50% since mid-1970s': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43919090 - Families and the Labour Market (England 2017): https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/articles/familiesandthelabourmarketengland/2017 - Our Twitter poll about parents in conservation: https://twitter.com/thecwordpodcast/status/970347941541089280 - Reproducing Conservators - Health and Safety for Preconception, Pregnancy, and Beyond: http://www.conservation-us.org/docs/default-source/periodicals/2012sept-aicnews.pdf?sfvrsn=6 - Maternity allowance for the self-employed in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance
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We’re kicking off season four with the topic of sustainability: going green in conservation! What can conservators do to make the world a little greener? We try to rustle up some practical tips and discuss some of the challenges museums face. We talk to sustainability champion Sarah Staniforth about her work around the world and to Caitlin Southwick about the Sustainability in Conservation (SiC) network. Also tune in for a review of two green heritage books!
00:01:02 News in brief 00:03:25 Definitions, definitions! 00:05:53 Institutional sustainability: can we keep collecting? 00:11:49 People power and the impact of conservators 00:14:14 Measuring impact and carbon footprints 00:16:29 Things conservators can think about 00:21:04 Glove recycling and the allure of purple furniture 00:23:35 Storage solutions and the curse of the Instagram-worthy box 00:26:06 Exhibitions and reuse 00:32:52 Choice of materials and chemicals 00:37:57 Interview with Sarah Staniforth CBE 01:01:03 Green champions and what we do 01:06:11 Conferences - are they very green? 01:08:15 Interview with Caitlin Southwick 01:24:07 Review: ‘Sustainable Heritage - Merging Environmental Conservation and Historic Preservation’ and ‘Sustainable Museums - Strategies for the 21st Century’ 01:30:21 Comments, questions, and corrections 01:30:57 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes: - English Heritage Calls on the Public to Help Defend England’s Castles: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/search-news/english-heritage-calls-on-the-public-to-help-defend-castles/ - ICON19 Call for Papers: https://icon.org.uk/events/icon-conference-2019/call-for-papers - GDPR Webinar for Conservators: https://icon.org.uk/events/gdpr-what-you-need-to-know - Museums Association Sustainability Campaign: https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/sustainability - Museums Association Guide to Carbon Footprinting: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museum-practice/carbon-footprinting - ‘Sustainability in Conservation Practice’ by Megan de Silva and Jane Henderson: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/19455224.2011.566013 - Harvard University Green Labs Guide: https://green.harvard.edu/sites/green.harvard.edu/files/GreenLabsGuide.pdf - Glove recycling in the School of Chemistry: https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/sustainability/what-we-do/circular-economy/case-studies/glove-recycling - Museum Freecycle UK: https://groups.freecycle.org/group/MuseumUK/posts/all - Recycling and Reuse of Zote Foam: http://www.zotefoams.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/TIS-26-Recycling-and-Reuse-of-Azote-materials-March-2016.pdf - Conference programme from ‘Going Green’ conference in 2009: http://www.britishmuseum.org/pdf/Going%20Green%20programme08.04.09.pdf - Sustainability in Conservation surveys: https://www.sustainabilityinconservation.com/surveys - SubsPort: https://www.subsport.eu/ - Blog from IIC 2018 Turin Congress: https://iicturincongress2018.com/content/blog - AIC Sustainability Group: https://www.conservation-us.org/specialty-topics/sustainability - Sustainability in Conservation: https://www.sustainabilityinconservation.com/ - Sustainable Heritage - Merging Environmental Conservation and Historic Preservation: https://www.routledge.com/Sustainable-Heritage-Merging-Environmental-Conservation-and-Historic-Preservation/Leifeste-Stiefel/p/book/9781138812192 or https://amzn.to/2xqMDQa - Sustainable Museums - Strategies for the 21st Century: https://museumsetc.com/collections/books-on-museums/products/sustainable-museums
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Join us for a special episode when Kloe and Jenny go on a road trip to Cambridge! (Please note: this episode has VERY varied audio quality through-out due to different recording settings.) We talk about opening events, meet up with Christina, visit Kirstie Williams and Karen Horton at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, interview Natalie Jones about the museum decant, and attend the opening ceremony for the refurbished Museum of Zoology.
00:00:52 Going for a ride in the car and memories of a decant 00:06:25 News in brief 00:10:18 Our experiences of opening events 00:27:00 Types of opening events and who gets invited? 00:32:58 Christina gives us a tour of MAA 00:42:24 Jenny and Kloe in the new zoology galleries 00:45:54 Interview with Natalie Jones 00:50:04 Summary of the event 01:02:41 Comments, questions, and corrections 01:03:38 Vintage Museums Journals 01:11:58 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes: - Cambridge zoology museum to reopen after £4.1m revamp: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jun/18/cambridge-university-zoology-museum-reopen-david-attenborough - Surge in illegal metal detecting at Hadrian's Wall: https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/surge-illegal-metal-detecting-hadrian-wall - Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building extensively damaged: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-44504659 - Inscribed seventh-century window ledge unearthed at Tintagel: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jun/15/inscribed-7th-century-window-ledge-tintagel-cornwall - Royal Academy of Arts exhibition ‘Oceania’ in September: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/oceania - Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology exhibition ‘A Survival Story – Prehistoric Life at Star Carr’: http://maa.cam.ac.uk/a-survival-story-prehistoric-life-at-star-carr/ - Sir David Attenborough in conversation with Liz Bonnin: https://www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/sir-david-attenborough-conversation - National Manuscripts Conservation Trust: https://www.nmct.co.uk/ - York Consortium for Conservation and Craftsmanship: http://www.conservationyork.org.uk/home.aspx - The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust: https://www.qest.org.uk/
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We tackle the tricky topic of funding: in museums in general and for conservators in particular. From grants and charities to crowdfunding and adopt-an-object schemes we’ll try to make sense of the many ways we can look for or raise money. Our agony aunt Jane answers some questions about accreditation, and we talk about professional bodies, influencing coworkers, and contemporary art headaches in the comments section.
00:01:06 News in brief 00:01:41 Our experiences of applying for money 00:07:33 Thinking about how to look for funding in museums 00:12:34 How do we demonstrate impact of heritage? 00:14:59 Funding landscape for museums 00:27:20 Conservation funding pots 00:29:38 Funding for conservators 00:32:04 Pet peeves 00:36:07 Individual giving as the future of funding 00:40:33 What are funding bodies after? 00:46:40 What comes next: the work that comes with a grant 00:50:52 Conservators as fundraisers 00:57:31 Adopt a Book and Adopt a Book schemes 01:02:09 Crowdfunding 01:12:42 Dear Jane 01:17:07 Kloe’s contemporary art dilemma 01:24:59 Questions, comments, corrections: NKF-DK answers and keeping HR out of mansplaining
Show Notes: - HLF publishes consultation response: https://icon.org.uk/news/hlf-publishes-initial-consultation-results - Funding cuts timeline: https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/museum-funding/19122012-cuts-timeline - Museums and funding in the UK 2018: https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/museum-funding/museums-in-the-uk - Charity Commission: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission - The Nine Fundraising Nos: https://www.managementcentre.co.uk/nine-fundraising-nos/ - C2C Webinar on Fundraising for Collections Care: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/fundraising-for-collections-care/ - Adopt an Object: https://www.adoptanobject.co.uk/ - Adopt a Book: http://support.bl.uk/Page/Adopt-a-book/ - Art Fund’s Art Happens platform: https://www.artfund.org/get-involved/art-happens - Llandudno Blodwen appeal example: http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art503347-skeleton-of-arthritis-suffering-neolithic-woman-at-centre-of-archaeological-crowdfunding-bid - Manchester suffragette banner funding success: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bring-manchesters-suffragette-banner-home - Save The Sunbathers funding success: https://historicengland.org.uk/get-involved/protect/save-the-sunbathers/
Heritage and Conservation Funding Sources (UK): - Heritage Lottery Fund: https://www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding - Arts Council England (ACE) funding: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding - Church Care sources of funding: http://www.churchcare.co.uk/churches/funding-and-grants/other-sources-funding - Heritage Funding Directory: https://www.heritagefundingdirectoryuk.org/ or http://www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/fundingdirectory/main/search.php
Funding for Conservators (UK): - ICON’s list of training and CPD grants: https://icon.org.uk/what-is-conservation/careers-training/career-grants - Churches Conservation Foundation emerging professionals travel grant: http://www.churchesconservation.org/travel-award/ - Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants: https://www.artfund.org/supporting-museums/jonathan-ruffer-curatorial-grants - Anna Plowden Trust programmes: https://www.annaplowdentrust.org.uk/applying-us - The Clothworkers’ Foundation: https://foundation.clothworkers.co.uk/ - Zibby Garbett Travel Fellowship: http://www.zibbygarnett.org/grants/
Other Resources: - Introduction to Fundraising: https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/introduction-to-fundraising/ - Fundraising Disciplines: https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/fundraising-disciplines/ - Fundraising Essentials Legislation: https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/fundraising-essentials-legislation/ - AIM Successful Funding at Museums Guide: https://www.aim-museums.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Successful-Fundraising-at-Museums-2017.pdf - UK Giving Report 2018: https://www.cafonline.org/about-us/publications/2018-publications/uk-giving-report-2018 - Fundraising Regulator: https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/ - Funding Central: https://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/ - GuideStar charity search engine: https://www.guidestar.org - Trust Funding: http://www.trustfunding.org.uk - Association of Charitable Foundations: https://www.acf.org.uk/ - C2C Webinar on Funding for Collections Care: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/funding-collections-care/ - Overview of crowdfunding platforms 2018: https://www.techworld.com/picture-gallery/startups/top-crowdfunding-websites-3639335/ - C2C Webinar on Crowdfunding for Museums: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/want-to-run-a-kickstarter-campaign/
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This one is all about how to make friends and influence people (kind of)! Being heard in conservation can be hard. Guest host Jane Henderson shares her experiences of communication misfires and pro tips on how to get through to people. We play a little game in which we try to make negatives into positives, and have a think about what works when talking to colleagues. Also tune in for a Dear Jane about mansplaining, and listen to Kloe testing Aquazol on textiles.
00:39 News in brief 01:33 Being heard in conservation 06:37 Getting psychological with Jane 12:36 Teaching old dogs new tricks (or vice versa) 18:38 When bad things happen 23:37 Turning a negative into a positive 26:17 Personality types and why they matter 28:25 The story of Marco the Bear 32:19 Game: Minus to Plus! 41:41 Review: Kloe tries out Aquazol 47:17 Dear Jane 51:01 Comments, questions, and corrections: the Melinex question
Show Notes: - Dennis Lee’s talk on contract law for conservators now online: https://icon.org.uk/news/whos-afraid-of-legal-contracts - Appeal to find boy who smashed a ceramic: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-33285819 - Happy ending to smashed ceramic story in Ipswich: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-33389896 - Fitzwilliam Chinese vase interactive: http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/research/chinesevases - Marco the Bear: http://cliftonpark.org.uk/cpm/homepage/26/lion_and_bear - Aquazol as Used in Conservation Practice by Julie Arslanoglu: https://cool.conservation-us.org/waac/wn/wn26/wn26-1/wn26-105.pdf
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We’re joined by Barbadian conservator Nerys Rudder and talk about international studenthood, working in a warm climate, and post-colonial heritage identity. Listen to eight voices from across the world: conservators from Spain, America, Egypt, Germany, Taiwan, Norway, Australia, and the Netherlands answer our questions! Our agony aunt Jane tackles a topical question about studying in the UK and how those qualifications can work for you abroad. Also tune in for an interview with Rosie Cook about working across Asia, and a review of ‘Treasures in Trusted Hands.’
00:00:31 News in brief 00:05:51 Nerys’ journey from art to science 00:09:28 Being the only conservator in Barbados 00:14:22 Working in a different climate 00:22:02 Research, collaboration, and networking 00:31:36 Interview with Rosie Cook 00:46:45 Julia from Spain 00:48:40 Pia from Norway 00:54:27 Abbie from the Netherlands 00:56:14 Sophie from Germany 01:00:07 Abdel from Egypt 01:08:02 Fletcher from America 01:09:31 Erina from Australia 01:19:05 Chi Chun from Taiwan 01:21:02 Review: Treasures in Trusted Hands - Negotiating the Future of Colonial Cultural Objects 01:23:45 Dear Jane
Show Notes: - China Design Museum launches first exhibitions in Hangzhou: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/08/c_137095996.htm - France to help build a 'new Petra' in Saudi Arabia with estimated $20bn development deal: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/france-to-help-build-a-new-petra-in-saudi-arabia-with-estimated-usd20bn-development-deal - People Want To Know Why Brooklyn Museum's New African Art Curator Is White: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brooklyn-museum-white-curator-african-art_us_5abc09e6e4b06409775cd2d7 - Should a Museum Dump its Warhols to Buy Up Work by Artists of Colour? https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/may/04/baltimore-museum-art-warhol-artists-of-colour - National Archives in St Kitts: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.kn/ - The Blue Road: http://www.theblueroad.com/home - Treasures in Trusted Hands: https://www.sidestone.com/books/treasures-in-trusted-hands or https://amzn.to/2KVuJLc
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We team up with Lorraine Finch to talk about how to look after your conservator: we cover topics like wellbeing and self-care, while also discussing what employers and managers can do to keep staff in good condition. We talk to Dr Michelle Huws-Thomas about burnout and stress in the workplace, and we interview Sam Jenkins from the Museum Wellness Network. Also tune in for a review of ‘Objective Lessons: Self Care for Museum Workers’ by Seema Rao.
00:01:04 News in brief 00:05:11 Defining ‘wellbeing’ and ‘self care’ 00:07:32 What’s wellbeing to us? 00:17:46 Lab pets and yoga practice 00:22:11 The power of body language 00:25:23 Swedish fika and the art of taking a break 00:28:11 Different types of stress 00:35:28 Mindfulness and its place in conservation 00:41:43 Mental health: Lorraine and Jenny’s stories 00:48:45 Tips for improved wellbeing 00:50:17 Interview with Dr Michelle Huws-Thomas 01:05:41 Warning signs and remembering to recharge 01:07:30 Rust out 01:11:45 Interview with Sam Jenkins 01:21:18 Review: Objective Lessons - Self Care for Museum Professions
Show Notes: - Article on clothes moth spread: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/apr/22/how-to-avoid-clothes-moths-live-in-the-east-midlands - Pests in Houses Great and Small - Identification, Prevention and Eradication by Dee Lauder and David Pinniger: https://amzn.to/2HBYSBc - Museum Practice on Wellbeing: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museum-practice/wellbeing - Staff and Volunteer Wellbeing article in Museum Practice (members only): https://www.museumsassociation.org/museum-practice/wellbeing/16042018-staff-and-volunteer-wellbeing - Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Presence - Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy: https://amzn.to/2r94Q1r - TED talk about the power of body language: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are - What is Fika? https://www.thekitchn.com/what-in-the-world-is-fika-an-intro-to-the-swedish-coffee-break-the-art-of-fika-219297 - Headspace app: https://www.headspace.com/ - The Curse of Lovely by Jacqui Marson: https://amzn.to/2I7SXmS - Clore leadership course: https://www.cloreleadership.org/ - Rust Out: https://www.healthcentral.com/article/rustout-causes-symptoms-and-cures - Mental Health First Aid training: https://mhfaengland.org/ - Joyful Museums: http://www.joyfulmuseums.com/ - The Happy Museum Project: http://happymuseumproject.org/ - Museum 5 a day: https://twitter.com/Muse5aday - Museum Wellness Network: https://museumwellnessnetwork.wordpress.com/ - Objective Lessons - Self Care for Museum Professions: https://amzn.to/2KsSaLU
Further Resources: - Jenny’s favourite yoga instructor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene/videos - The Blurt Foundation Resources: https://www.blurtitout.org/resources/ - Museum Wellness Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Museum_Wellness - Mental Health at Work: https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/ - NHS Moodzone: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
Book Recommendations from Lorraine and Jenny: - Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain: https://amzn.to/2rbPGbV - Sane New World - Taming the Mind by Ruby Wax: https://amzn.to/2vZd6a0 - The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer: https://amzn.to/2HKuv7C - The Self-Care Project by Jayne Hardy: https://amzn.to/2HJrqVD
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We’re joined by guest host Janet Berry and get enthused about church architecture, ecclesiastical heritage, and how to look after the treasures we can find in places of worship. Christina interviews James Hales from UCL about his research about bats in churches, and Jenny talks to Rachel Morley from Friends of Friendless Churches and the Churches Conservation Trust about the joy of working with old church buildings.
00:00:46 News in brief 00:01:33 Jenny’s first conservation experience revealed 00:06:45 The canary in the cage 00:08:29 The conservator’s role and the importance of communication 00:10:34 Demystifying the term ‘faculty’ 00:15:12 Funding availability for church conservation 00:19:56 Loans and ecclesiastical objects in museums 00:21:31 The joys and headaches of working in-situ 00:26:56 Terriers, logbooks, and quinquennial inspection reports 00:30:18 Documentation and aftercare 00:34:56 Interview with James Hales 00:54:56 Church graffiti and the importance of stories 00:57:23 Interview with Rachel Morley 01:07:26 Spiritual places as intangible experiences 01:09:38 Comments, questions, and corrections: a listener story about working in churches 01:12:14 Call for sound bites: international snippets! 01:13:55 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes: - Government To Fund £1.8m Pilot Scheme Supporting Sustainability of Listed Places of Worship: https://icon.org.uk/news/government-to-fund-ps18m-pilot-scheme-supporting-sustainability-of-listed-places-of-worship - Call for papers for the 14th International Symposium on Wood and Furniture Conservation: https://www.iiconservation.org/node/7533 - Church Care: http://www.churchcare.co.uk/ - Terriers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glebe_terrier - What is a Quinquennial Inspection? http://www.churchcare.co.uk/churches/guidance-advice/looking-after-your-church/quinquennial-inspections - Using the Church of England Record Centre: http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/content/cerc - The Courtauld Institute of Art Wall Paintings Conservation Faculty: https://courtauld.ac.uk/research/sections/wall-painting-conservation - Bats and Churches Partnership: https://www.batsandchurches.org.uk/ - Cambridgeshire church plague graffiti reveals 'heartbreaking' find: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-31459761 - Friends of Friendless Churches: http://friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/ - Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings: https://www.spab.org.uk/ - The Churches Conservation Trust: https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/
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Today we’re talking about professional bodies: what are they, what do they provide their members with, and what do we think of them? We discuss answers given to us by nine professional bodies from all over the world and have a think about our own experiences. Also tune in for a book review of ‘Authenticity in Transition: Changing Practices in Contemporary Art Making and Conservation.’
00:57 News in brief 02:36 So what’s a professional body? 06:16 The Price is Right - fees and charges 13:35 What do these bodies provide their members with? 24:17 Aims of our professional organisations 29:46 How could these organisations improve? 39:08 What about the non-members? 39:58 What makes your organisation special? What’s your USP? 42:34 Our experiences with membership of professional bodies 48:10 Review: Authenticity in Transition
Show Notes: - Video game review of The Sims 4 Jungle Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYWUa7kFh4A - Definition of a professional body: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_association - Authenticity in Transition: https://www.archetype.co.uk/publication-details.php?id=229 or https://amzn.to/2IlicP9
Professional bodies we talked to: - ICON: https://icon.org.uk/ - AIC: http://www.conservation-us.org/ - ICRI: https://www.icriconservation.ie/ - NatSCA: https://www.natsca.org/ - NZCCM: http://www.nzccm.org.nz/ - Museums Association: https://www.museumsassociation.org/home - NKF-S: http://www.nkf-s.se/ - CACP: http://capc-acrp.ca - ICOM-CC: http://www.icom-cc.org/
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Join us and our guest host Jenny van Enckevort for an episode about suffragettes, social history, political collections, and tricky object stories. Also tune in for an interview with Helen Antrobus about radical exhibitions and curating at The People’s History Museum. Plus our agony aunt Jane answers a question about frames, and Kloe reviews the first volume of ‘Feminism and Museums.’
00:01:13 Politics in museums? 00:02:58 Queer Britain museum announced 00:04:28 Suffragettes and women’s rights exhibitions 00:05:31 Social history is sexy 00:10:26 Vandalism and graffiti in response to exhibitions 00:15:23 Can we say no to objects that offend us? 00:20:41 Contemporary collecting and difficult topics 00:23:38 Conserving ephemera: protest signs, social media photos, and banners 00:29:40 Parallels between ethnography and political collections 00:33:44 Are object stories important to conservation? 00:41:52 Unions and Museums Are Not Neutral 00:43:14 Jenny’s can of worms 00:45:21 Contentious objects and how to display them 00:47:21 Interview with Helen Antrobus 01:01:25 Dear Jane 01:08:00 Review: Feminism and Museums 01:12:50 Comments, questions, and corrections: peripheral job markets 01:16:14 Patreon shout out!
Show Notes: - New LGBTQ+ museum announced: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/07032018-plans-announced-to-create-uk-first-lgbtq-museum - Represent exhibition opening this summer: http://www.phm.org.uk/news/represent-voices-100-years-on/ - A selection of suffragette exhibitions: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/jan/31/centenary-votes-for-women-anniversary-events-parades-exhibitions-suffragette-pankhurst - Rape victims' clothing on display at Belgian exhibition: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-42633751 - UCU strike background: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/mar/13/striking-university-staff-irate-over-pensions-deal-ucu - BP sponsorship row: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jul/28/bp-sponsorship-arts-organisations-british-museum-national-portrait-gallery - BAE sponsorship row: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-43324069 - Museum Detox: https://museumdetox.wordpress.com/ - People’s History Museum: http://www.phm.org.uk/ - Feminism and Museums Vol 1: https://museumsetc.com/products/feminism-and-museums
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Ho ho ho! We pull some Christmas crackers, talk about Christmas objects in collections, make some predictions for the year ahead, and sing a special conservation carol. :) We also talk to Diana McCormack, the Antarctic Conservation Trust’s first Conservation Ambassador!
00:00:33 Christmas crackers! (plus terrible jokes) 00:06:23 Seasonal objects in collections 00:14:34 Christmas in museums 00:18:58 Predictions for 2018 00:27:32 Looking back on 2017 00:30:15 Interview with Diana McCormack straight from Antarctica! 00:49:39 Twelve Days of a Conservator’s Christmas 00:54:22 The Big Christmas Giveaway!
Show Notes: - A Brief History of the British Christmas Cracker: http://www.historyextra.com/article/premium/christmas-crackers - Mitchell & Webb Look explorers sketch: https://streamable.com/s8beb - The Polar Museum blog entry about polar explorer birthdays: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/news/fun/2015/12/23/are-polar-explorers-more-likely-to-be-born-on-christmas-day/ - Diana McCormack’s job: https://www.nzaht.org/pages/conservation-ambassador-diana-mccormack - Blog entries by Diana: https://www.nzaht.org/conservation/antarctic-blog/cod-liver-oil and https://www.nzaht.org/pages/antarctic-field-training and https://www.nzaht.org/conservation/antarctic-blog/visiting-the-nimrod-hut-at-cape-royds - Details of the Christmas Giveaway: http://thecword.show/christmas-giveaway-contest-2017
Carol text for The Twelve Days of a Conservator’s Christmas (written by Kloe Ramsey, Christina Rozeik, and Jenny Mathiasson): 1 a tube of B72 2 purple gloves 3 fresh finds 4 crawling furs 5 old rings 6 hats a-fraying 7 pots for packing 8 books for binding 9 rugs unravelling 10 jars a-seeping 11 paintings peeling 12 coins corroding
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How do you get the most out of a conference? Jenny shares her survival log from a recent conference, Christina talks about her experiences of organising this type of event, and Kloe asks us tonnes of questions. We also unpack and discuss cleaning sponges and erasers from Preservation Equipment Ltd (PEL), and our conservation agony aunt muses about which skills are most useful to conservators.
00:00:30 News in brief 00:09:44 What makes a good conference? 00:21:31 Survival log #1 00:24:22 The virtues of buddying up and how to survive 00:28:15 Are conferences more expensive now? 00:31:12 Survival log #2 00:34:09 Networking can be OK! 00:36:43 Top conference tips 00:38:16 Survival log #3 00:45:10 Continued top conference tips 00:48:23 What should you bring to a conference? 00:49:21 How do you organise a conference? 00:53:39 Pet peeves 00:56:10 Dear Jane 00:58:26 Review: Kloe and Jenny unpack erasers and sponges from PEL! 01:21:20 Comments, questions, corrections: food x2!
Show Notes: - Viral video: https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2017/video-showing-cleaning-of-an-early-17th-century-painting-at-philip-mould-goes-viral/ - Dig It With Raven debunks Instagram Life Hacks: https://www.digitwithraven.com/conservation - Museum Computer Network YouTube archive: https://www.youtube.com/user/museumcn - On Food Management: https://spnhc.biowikifarm.net/wiki/Food_Management
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We sample the topic of food: what we find in museum collections, how we can look after it, and what to look out for. We also talk wedding cake traditions, food heritage, museum cafés, and our own eating habits as museum professionals. Jenny reviews not one but TWO books on the topic and Dear Jane addresses a question about specialisms and portfolios.
00:25 Call for papers 02:14 Food we’ve seen in collections 06:47 Wedding cake traditions 10:05 Smelly finds, accessioned catastrophes, and mummy wheat 18:13 Potential resources to consult 20:18 So what is food anyway? How can we preserve (hah!) it? 27:15 Pests, mould, and why we might want to keep food 29:07 Working Victorian kitchen ranges and how food can be living history 30:50 Museum cafés and eating in museums 40:42 Staff eating habits and surveys 50:02 Review: Food and Museums 53:27 Dear Jane 57:26 Review: Modern Art Desserts - Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Confections, and Frozen Treats Based on Iconic Works of Art 59:59 Comments, questions, corrections: food policies
Show Notes: - Call for papers from ICON Textiles Group: https://icon.org.uk/events/call-for-papers-the-nature-of-textiles-textile-group-forum - Object in focus: self-heating cocoa tin: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/news/object-in-focus/2015/11/10/object-in-focus-self-heating-cocoa-tin/ - Scott’s Wedding Cake: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/news/conservation/2014/06/19/scotts-wedding-cake/ - The Myth of Mummy Wheat: http://www.historytoday.com/gabriel-moshenska/myth-mummy-wheat - ‘Keeping Food in Our Collections’ blog post by the Horniman Museum: http://www.horniman.ac.uk/get_involved/blog/keeping-food-in-our-collections - Workshop for Conservation of Food Cans in Museum Collections: https://icon.org.uk/events/workshop-conservation-food-cans-in-museum-collections - The Analysis and Treatment of Food Artifacts by Emily Hamilton: http://cool.conservation-us.org/anagpic/2011pdf/anagpic2011_Hamilton_paper.pdf - 2014 Food in Institutions Survey Results by SPNHC: http://www.spnhc.org/media/assets/SPNHCFoodSurveyReport_2014.pdf - List of food and beverage museums: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_food_and_beverage_museums - World Carrot Museum: http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/ - Food and Museums (book): https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/food-and-museums-9781474262248/ - Modern Art Desserts (book): http://amzn.to/2ifkd8n
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We have a chat about ways of communicating conservation: to the media, to the public, and to each other. We talk to conservator Muirne Lydon from National Gallery of Ireland about media training for conservators and clever tools for social media use. Our agony aunt addresses someone’s fear about being too normal for a career in conservation, and Jenny reviews ‘The Interactive Past - Archaeology, Heritage, and Video Games.’
00:00:24 News in brief 00:09:57 Our experiences with media, news, and PR 00:27:49 Interview with Muirne Lydon 00:41:30 The need for an elevator pitch in conservation 00:43:45 Ways of communicating with conservators 00:47:35 Talking to the public via signs 00:56:46 Review: The Interactive Past - Archaeology, Heritage, and Video Games 01:00:10 Dear Jane 01:03:42 Comments, questions, corrections: tape, sunshine stories & bellydance
Show notes: - ICON Media Training Course: https://icon.org.uk/events/icon-professional-development-media-training-how-to-do-pr - ICON’s new strategic plan: https://icon.org.uk/system/files/documents/icon_strategy_2017-2021fv.pdf - Museums Association Salary Guidelines: http://www.museumsassociation.org/download?id=1224909 - ‘Rare suffragette banner hidden in charity shop for 10 years’ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/sep/06/suffragette-banner-charity-shop-emmeline-pankhurst-peoples-history-museum-manchester - ’Penises and caustic soda: the case of the Cambridge antiquities' https://www.theguardian.com/culture/charlottehigginsblog/2010/jan/27/art-archaeology - Canva: https://www.canva.com/ - Snapseed: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed&hl=en_GB (Android) and https://itunes.apple.com/app/id439438619 (iTunes) - Splice: http://spliceapp.com/ - PicMonkey: https://www.picmonkey.com/ - Ripl: http://ripl.com/ - Quik: https://quik.gopro.com/en/ - The Interactive Past - Archaeology, Heritage, and Video Games: https://www.oxbowbooks.com/oxbow/the-interactive-past.html and https://www.sidestone.com/books/the-interactive-past
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We philosophise around the topics of replicas, surrogates, and digitisation. When is a copy a copy? When is a replica a fake? We have a brief chat with Dan Pemberton from the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences about chocolate replicas for a museum bake-off, we interview Jessica Pollard from the British Library about digitisation, and talk to Susanne Turner from the Museum of Classical Archaeology about having a collection full of replicas.
00:00:29 Why copy anything at all? 00:01:49 Collections of replicas 00:03:03 Philosophy time! When is a copy a copy? And a replica a fake? 00:05:47 When is it OK to display copies instead of originals? 00:09:37 The value of displaying real things 00:16:15 Museum shops and replicas 00:18:45 Interview with Dan Pemberton 00:22:08 Museum bake-off and our love of cake 00:24:06 What’s the difference between a replica and a surrogate? 00:26:48 Sometimes only replicas survive 00:29:05 So what about digitisation - where does it fit in? 00:38:34 Interview with Jessica Pollard 00:51:26 Interview with Susanne Turner 01:10:20 Comments, questions, corrections: freelancing and another podcast
Show Notes: - Anglesey Abbey’s pagoda clock: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-32016832 - Within the Wires podcast: http://www.nightvalepresents.com/withinthewires/
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Together with guest host Sophie Rowe we try to get to grips with modern materials: plastics of all sorts, technology, and sticky tape. Christina has a quick chat with conservator Abby Moore about plastics in particular, our agony aunt answers another listener question in Dear Jane, and Kloe reviews ‘PUR Facts: Conservation of Polyurethane Foam in Art and Design.’
00:00:25 Our experiences of modern materials 00:03:53 The trouble of identification 00:05:26 Training courses and books about plastics 00:09:34 Destructive testing and setting stuff on fire 00:11:05 What can we learn from just looking at plastics? 00:13:56 Do we just need to do more testing and sharing? 00:15:53 The tricky question of tape - wanted or unwanted? 00:20:14 Fatbergs on display and the oddities of modern art 00:23:09 Let’s not forget about retro technology 00:25:46 Obsolete technology and do we need ’working’ tech objects? 00:27:41 Jenny’s nerdy interest in tech history and amateur restoration 00:30:33 Back to plastics: what about cleaning and treatment? 00:34:31 How does this impact how we collect modern materials long-term? 00:40:21 Kloe’s Correx horror story 00:46:13 Interview with Abby Moore 00:56:16 Dear Jane 01:00:34 Review: PUR Facts - Conservation of Polyurethane Foam in Art and Design 01:05:51 Patreon shout-out! Show Notes: - Come support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecword - Sophie’s blog entry about the UCM plastics project: https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/blog/2016/12/20/fantastic-plastic/ - Google Patents: https://patents.google.com/ - Conservation of Plastics by Yvonne Shashoua: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0750664959/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0750664959&linkCode=as2&tag=thecwordpodca-21&linkId=64f6c28fe0e2478c8fcae67cb5a1723f - ‘Fatberg blocking London sewer could become museum exhibit’ via The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/sep/13/fatberg-blocking-london-sewer-could-become-museum-exhibit - POPART: http://popart-highlights.mnhn.fr/ - Centre for Computing History: http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/ - PUR Facts by Thea van Oosten: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/9089642102/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=9089642102&linkCode=as2&tag=thecwordpodca-21&linkId=01152fb58135f81ac9079b5b0e4df43c or http://en.aup.nl/books/9789048512072-pur-facts.html Other Resources: - MoDiP Resource Kit for Curators and Collectors: http://www.modip.ac.uk/resources/curators-collectors - Things Change: Conservation and Display of Time-based Media Art: http://www.tate.org.uk/about-us/projects/pericles/things-change-conservation-and-display-time-based-media-art - Care of Plastics Webinar: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/online-event-recordings-care-of-plastics/ Jenny’s favourite online tech historians: - TechMoan Retro Tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdObeF9VHiA&list=PLN2yCnHTG_6qxmv_pdBxWxCPsbA1Cl2RI - LGR Tech Tales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB1vrRFJI1Q&list=PLbBZM9aUMsjEVZPCDMl-lXOx50rSBNFQC For more on The C Word please follow us on Twitter @thecwordpodcast, email us on thecwordpodcast@gmail.com, or subscribe via our website, http://thecword.show Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thecword Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, and Christina Rozeik. Special guest host was Sophie Rowe. Intro and outro music by DDmyzik used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Additional sound effects and music by Calum Robertson. Made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license. A Wooden Dice production, 2017.
We revisit the topic of emerging professionals and ponder when a conservator is a conservator. We talk to Julie Dawson and Edward Cheese from the Fitzwilliam Museum about hiring, interview tips, and what employers really want. Our agony aunt addresses a student question in Dear Jane, and we air some issues around acknowledging conservators in exhibitions, the role of directors, and the job market in the comments section.
00:00:44 News in brief 00:01:39 Revisiting the topic 00:02:21 How quickly we forget! 00:07:11 The trouble with staying flexible later in your career 00:09:40 Maternity and being working mothers 00:10:58 Imposter syndrome 00:13:09 When is a conservator no longer a conservator? 00:17:15 Training, CPD, and the emerging conservator 00:26:33 Networking doesn’t have to be frightening 00:32:43 Interview with Julie Dawson and Edward Cheese 01:00:48 Dear Jane: What should a student bring to university? 01:03:43 Comments, questions, corrections: credits, directors, and jobs 01:10:36 Marie’s stats on job hunting 01:15:46 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes: - ICON’s first Twitter conference: https://icon.org.uk/events/icons-twitter-conference - ICON triennial conference - save the date: https://icon.org.uk/news/icon-heads-to-belfast-for-2019-international-triennial-conference - UKEMP Hub: https://ukemp.com/
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We take a closer look at freelancing in conservation: being a scalpel for hire! We cover topics such as clever tool hacks, the pros and cons of going solo, and how the types of clients affect the work you do. We share our own experiences and chat about how you can brush up on your business skills. Also tune in for interviews with two other freelance conservators: Nigel Larkin and Sally Woodcock.
00:00:30 Conservation perfumes - can it be?! 00:05:55 What would a scent called ‘The Conservator’ smell like? 00:06:35 Jenny’s been to a wax conference 00:09:45 Kloe and the Manchester suffragette banner 00:11:45 Our experiences of freelancing 00:20:30 Are specialists more likely to be freelancers? 00:23:34 Conservation companies: employees vs. one-man-bands 00:25:40 Sub-contracting and working together 00:26:30 Workload and pace of commercial jobs 00:29:10 Freelancer, consultant, or independent conservator? 00:31:16 Benefits of working with other freelancers 00:33:25 Tool hacks! 00:36:15 Do freelancers feel isolated? 00:38:20 How do people get started as freelancers? 00:39:00 What are the perks? And the big challenges? 00:47:14 Health and safety, insurance, and accounting 00:50:20 Pricing your work and charging for your time 00:53:20 How do you keep up with your CPD and training? Can you brush up on your business skills? 00:56:00 Advice from freelancers 01:00:57 Interview with Nigel Larkin (natural history and geology conservator) 01:12:32 Interview with Sally Woodcock (paintings conservator) 01:29:30 Comments, questions, and corrections: controlled drugs in collections and asbestos training 01:34:20 Patreon shoutout!
Show Notes:
- Come support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecword
- Library of Fragrance: https://thelibraryoffragrance.com/
- Frostbeard Studio (book scented candles, formerly on Etsy): https://www.frostbeardstudio.com/collections/book-lovers
- Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab: https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/
- Ceroplastics, International Congress on Wax Modelling: https://www.waxmodellinglondon2017.com/
- People’s History Museum and the Suffragette Banner in the news: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/sep/06/suffragette-banner-charity-shop-emmeline-pankhurst-peoples-history-museum-manchester
- Museum Freelance Network UK: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8438251
- Museum Freelance on Twitter: https://twitter.com/museumfreelance
- Nigel Larkin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrIchthyosaurus
- Nigel Larkin’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Natural-History-Conservation-119346798095177/
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We’re talking education and learning with guest host Jane Henderson from Cardiff University. We discuss what universities might look for in an applicant, the challenges of teaching conservation, and what makes a good internship. How did the four of us find conservation and what did we do before all this? What do employers expect from graduates? Kloe also reviews 'Conservation of Featherwork from Central and South America.'
00:01:10 How can you become a conservator? 00:02:01 The previous lives and backgrounds of conservators 00:05:42 How we found conservation 00:15:06 Career days at school somehow never include conservators… 00:18:19 How important is science and chemistry when you apply to a degree programme? What else is important when you're applying? 00:25:12 How do we assess graduates? 00:26:56 The importance of internships and placements for learning 00:34:08 What do we wish we could teach but can’t? 00:36:34 What do hosts and employers want from graduates? 00:39:57 Whose responsibility is education? 00:42:13 What role does conservation research have? Are PhD’s useful? 00:47:03 Craft skills: are they priorities or not? Can they be taught? 00:52:46 Don’t be afraid of mistakes - learn from them! 00:57:22 Introducing ’Dear Jane' 00:57:40 Review: Conservation of Featherwork from Central and South America 01:02:30 Comments, questions, corrections: a note on demographics in the US
Show Notes: - ICON Careers & Training: https://icon.org.uk/what-is-conservation/careers-training - Chemistry for Conservators: http://academicprojects.co.uk/chemistry-for-conservators/ - ’Do methods of assessment accurately reflect the priorities of conservation teaching?’ by Jane Henderson and Phil Parkes: http://orca.cf.ac.uk/67729/ - Cardiff University blog entry 'Remembering the Love of the People’ by Stephanie Whitehead: http://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/conservation/2017/07/05/mcr_memorial/ - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s TED talk on Flow: https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_on_flow - Conservation of Featherwork from Central and South America: https://www.archetype.co.uk/publication-details.php?id=245
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Today we tackle the hot topic of hazards: what’s lurking in our collections and how do we talk about risks? We also talk chemicals, health and safety attitudes, and when not to drop an object. Tune in for an interview with Lauren McGhee and Ellie Rowley-Conwy about firearms conservation, and Kerith Koss Schrager about health and safety attitudes in conservators.
00:00:28 Welcome to season two! 00:01:11 News in brief 00:03:12 What kind of hazards do we face as conservators? 00:04:22 Radioactivity and Jenny’s desire for a Geiger counter 00:10:06 How do we communicate risks? 00:12:23 Asbestos, mercury, and arsenic 00:14:01 It’s OK to say no - when do we ask for help? 00:18:08 Biohazards and our old friend Mould 00:20:14 Firearms and explosives 00:21:22 Interview with Lauren McGhee and Ellie Rowley-Conwy 00:35:00 Don’t be afraid to ask for advice 00:36:45 Drugs, disposals, and documentation 00:41:33 Chemicals and COSHH 00:43:38 Interview with Kerith Koss Schrager 01:03:40 Our health and safety attitudes 01:13:39 Questions, comments, and corrections: Arduino shout-out 01:14:41 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes:
– Icon Professional Development: Health & Safety for Conservators (Edinburgh) on October 11th 2017: https://icon.org.uk/events/icon-professional-development-health-safety-for- conservators – Icon Professional Development: Health & Safety for Conservators (Birmingham) on October 20th 2017: https://icon.org.uk/events/icon-professional-development-health-safety-for- conservators-0 – Icon Professional Development: Health & Safety for Conservators (London) on November 21st 2017: https://icon.org.uk/events/icon-pd-health-and-safety-for-conservators-london – Journal of the Institute of Conservation Turns 40 with Anniversary Special Issue: https://icon.org.uk/news/journal-turns-40-with-anniversary-special-issue – Kadec Asbestos Management: http://www.kadec.co.uk/ – Royal Armouries Conservation Services: https://royalarmouries.org/ – Science Museum Group: https://group.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ – COSHH guidelines for the UK: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/ – AIC Health & Safety: http://www.conservation-us.org/specialty-topics/health-safety
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We have a chat about salvage: floods, fires, accidents, and pest infestations. All the fun stuff! Christina talks to Sophie Rowe about practical salvage training, Jenny gets worked up about emergency planning, and Kloe really wants to try some salvage in practice. Also tune in for an in-depth interview with Natalie Mitchell about the salvage work involved after the Glasgow School of Art fire.
00:00:24 News in brief 00:01:25 Our experiences of salvage and little disasters 00:05:15 Is salvage only after floods and fires? How about accidents at work? 00:08:58 Massive pest infestations can also be disasters 00:10:06 Grenfell Tower and the topic of fires 00:11:24 Training options: table top exercises and emergency planning 00:13:05 Training options: practical salvage with Historic England 00:13:45 Interview with Sophie Rowe about practical training 00:23:38 Coordinating with Emergency Services during planning 00:26:09 Building plans in emergency plans and why Jenny has opinions on them 00:28:57 Interview with Natalie Mitchell about the Glasgow School of Art fire and subsequent salvage 00:50:20 Review: Refashioning and Redress - Conserving and Displaying Dress (book) 00:54:47 Questions, comments, and corrections: the demographics of different types of conservators, and comparing notes on Elspeth Jordan’s social media survey 01:04:40 End of the season?! 01:06:27 Patreon shout out!
Show Notes:
- Come support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecword
- Icon launches new Contemporary Art Network: https://icon.org.uk/groups/contemporary-art-network
- Clandon Park and Uppark House fires: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-32527293 and https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/school-of-conservation/blog/miscellaney/after-uppark-burned-down-reflections
- Rapid Response Network: http://www.rapidresponsenetwork.org.uk/
- Historic England salvage training course: https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/training-skills/heritagepractice/heritagepractice-residential/emergency-planning-salvage
- Salvage & Recovery of Cultural Heritage course (online, July 17 2017): http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/salvage-recovery-of-cultural-heritage-collections/
- Glasgow School of Art fire: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-27556659
- Refashioning and Redress: https://shop.getty.edu/products/refashioning-and-redress-conserving-and-displaying-dress-978-1606065112 or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Refashioning-Redressing-Conserving-Displaying-Dress/dp/1606065114
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In this episode we talk about how the Raspberry Pi can be used in museums - and by conservators in particular! Jenny and Christina share their experiences and favourite examples from museums, plus a couple of ideas for listeners to explore. We talk to Mark Kearney about using a Pi for time-lapses in the V&A conservation department, plus we have a chat with Alex Bate and George Oates about the Museum in a Box project. Pi, anyone?
00:00:29 News in brief (mostly giggles) 00:04:59 Eating in the galleries… and what kind of pie this isn’t! 00:06:04 What is the Raspberry Pi and what is it for? 00:12:24 Why should museums care about the Pi? 00:13:46 Christina’s touchscreen project 00:19:31 Example: Museum of London, retro video games, and the Pi 00:23:12 Example: Macclesfield Silk Museum and Pi punch cards 00:24:47 Idea: Bluetooth beacons, audio tours, and a Pi 00:26:38 Idea: Environmental monitoring with a Pi 00:30:11 Interview with Mark Kearny from UCL 00:45:27 Could we do Pi training or workshops for museum professionals? 00:48:47 Interview with Alex Bate from the Raspberry Pi Foundation and George Oates from Museum in a Box 01:20:27 Comments, questions, and corrections
Show Notes:
- Come support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecword
- New paint colours invented by neural network: http://lewisandquark.tumblr.com/post/160776374467/new-paint-colors-invented-by-neural-network
- What is the Raspberry Pi? https://vimeo.com/90103691
- Reddit’s /r/museumpros: https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumPros
- Reddit’s /r/raspberry_pi: https://www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi
- Pi Presents: https://pipresents.wordpress.com/
- Museum of London’s ’London in Video Games’ exhibition: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/discover/london-video-games
- RetroPie: https://retropie.org.uk/
- Macclesfield Silk Museum: https://macclesfieldmuseums.co.uk/
- Mark’s time-lapse project: http://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/conservation-blog/mini-post-no-7-using-a-raspberry-pi-to-watch-a-handbag-decay and http://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/conservation-blog/raspberry-pi-project-1st-video
- SHARE Museums East Network: http://sharemuseumseast.org.uk/
- Raspberry Pi Foundation: https://www.raspberrypi.org/
- Museum in a Box: http://museuminabox.org/
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How do conservators use social media? We discuss what conservation professionals share (and don’t share), if we post different things on Facebook vs. Twitter, and what conservators would like to see more of. Christina also talks to conservators Fiona McLees and Alex Walker from the Bodleian Library about their social media savvyness!
00:00:27 What exactly is social media, anyway? 00:01:14 How Kloe, Christina and Jenny use various platforms - and who our audiences are! 00:15:09 Survey results: favoured platforms and account types 00:16:58 What people choose to post about and quite a lot of opinions 00:24:09 How do conservators use the different platforms? 00:30:37 What do we share? 00:32:04 What DON’T we share? 00:40:08 What we love to see and your favourite accounts/groups 00:42:35 What we don’t like quite as much 00:47:31 Do we have professional discussions on social media? 00:51:01 Age and gender of our survey respondents 00:52:19 Generally about social media in museums 00:52:57 Interview with Fiona McLees and Alex Walker from the Bodleian Library 01:16:56 Questions, comments, and corrections 01:17:04 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes:
– Come support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecword – Definition of social media according to What Is: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/social-media – MCN’s lectures and talks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/museumcn – Bodleian Libraries Conservation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodleianconservation – Bodleian Libraries Conservation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BodCons
Our (non-podcast) social media accounts:
– Kloe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/KloeBellyDance – Kloe’s Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/kloe.rumsey – Kloe’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KloeBellyDance/ – Kloe’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kloe-rumsey-15a66978/ – Kloe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kloe.rumsey/ – Christina’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinarozeik – Christina’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-rozeik-66a11b16/ – Christina’s Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/christina.rozeik – Christina’s Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/cryr2/ – Jenny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/curatedjenny – Jenny’s Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/jenniology – Jenny’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-mathiasson-087a3392/ – Jenny’s Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/jenniology/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2017.
Buckle up! In this episode we have a chat about ‘extreme’ conservation and what that can mean - dangling off buildings, potholing for preservation, or working in extreme conditions. We talk to Cathy Tully, nomadic conservator-in-a-suitcase, and Sophie Rowe, a conservator who recently worked on in Antarctica.
00:00:33 News time! 00:02:40 Abseiling, underground conservation, and other unusual skills 00:05:31 Our extreme experiences (or lack thereof) 00:07:31 Interview with Cathy Tully 00:23:41 The joy of getting specialist supplies in different countries and the value of planning 00:24:22 What would you bring to a desert (island)? 00:25:00 Interpersonal skills and extreme freelancing 00:26:15 Working in politically unstable regions 00:27:41 Interview with Sophie Rowe 00:53:45 It’s serious when you involve the military in some fashion 00:55:11 When technology fails the pencil prevails! 00:57:31 Conservators in space next? 00:58:30 Visitor numbers are impressive on the South Pole! 00:59:06 Health and safety 01:00:51 Summary 01:02:19 Comments, questions, corrections 01:02:26 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes:
- Come support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecword
- Plastic eating larvae: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/apr/24/plastic-munching-worms-could-help-wage-war-on-waste-galleria-mellonella
- ‘Why Conservation Students Should Be Thinking BIG’ by Lucy Branch: https://icon.org.uk/news/why-conservation-students-should-be-thinking-big
- UCL Qatar: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/qatar
- UK Antarctic Heritage Trust: http://www.ukaht.org/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2017.
Today we’re talking about how we portray ourselves and how conservators are perceived: in both the media and in fiction. Kloe and Jenny have another natter about the app Articheck, and Christina reviews the book ‘The Public Face of Conservation.’
00:35 News time! 05:13 Popular culture, language use, and how we communicate 14:18 When people think stuff is fake… 16:50 Examples of articles about conservators, not their work 20:03 Profile raising, unexpected skills amongst conservators, and the Peter Principle 23:54 Is the white coat endearing or threatening? 25:20 Conservators in photographs and PR images 28:00 ‘Conservation’ and ‘conservator’ are not great search words 30:45 Fictional conservators 38:21 Why are there not more horror stories/films set in dark museum stores?! 40:25 Book review: The Public Face of Conservation 52:50 Questions, comments, corrections 53:48 Articheck review revisited 58:25 Patreon shout-out!
Show Notes:
- Come support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecword
- Mary-Lou Florian’s book ‘Heritage Eaters’ (1997) now available for free: https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubccommunityandpartnerspublicati/52387/items/1.0342857
- Conservation studio opens at Knowle: https://icon.org.uk/news/state-of-the-art-conservation-studio-opens-at-knole
- Our social media survey: https://thecword.typeform.com/to/rFRz1v
- National Gallery painting restored after just 10 days: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/mar/28/gainsborough-painting-mr-mrs-william-hallett-morning-walk-restored-rehung-national-gallery
- Things everyone got sent at the time - the Fitzwiliam vases (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cambridgeshire/4662424.stm) and the Spanish church painting (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19349921)
- ‘My Day as a Conservator’ by Jack Kibble-White in Historic Scotland Magazine, Spring 2014: https://issuu.com/historic-scotland/docs/hs_spring_14
- ‘The Conservators’ in Museums Journal December 2013 (members only): http://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/features/02122013-the-conservators
- ‘Increasing the profile and influence of conservation—an unexpected benefit of risk assessments’ by Dr Rogerson and Dr Garside: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19455224.2016.1214848
- Conservation Fiction list: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byauth/rushfield/conservation-fiction/
- Conservation Fiction blog posts: http://www.conservators-converse.org/tag/conservation-fiction/
- ‘The Public Face of Conservation’ (2013) via Archetype: https://www.archetype.co.uk/publication-details.php?id=186
- Articheck app: https://portal.articheck.com/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2017.
We tackle life as an emerging conservation professional (ECP): Jenny and Kloe talk to guest host Marie Jordan about their collective experiences as new conservators and share a few of our listeners’ stories. We talk about the struggles of both British and American ECPs and the importance of making a fuss. Christina interviews Jonathan Ashley-Smith about conservation training, craft skills (the other c word!), and why it’s important to play nice as an ECP.
00:00:25 News in brief 00:04:22 We’re on Patreon! 00:04:47 Marie, Kloe, and Jenny talk about being emerging professionals 00:06:03 What is an emerging conservation professional, anyway? 00:08:57 Who has had the worst job rejection? 00:13:15 Silent employers are the worst 00:15:40 Listener stories: travelling far and wide, the phenomenon of Skype interviews, short contracts, and working away from spouses 00:28:18 Resume gaps, volunteering, and how to deal with unemployment 00:39:10 Working away from partners and families 00:40:52 Listener stories: worst distance-to-contract-length ratio 00:41:41 Impossibly expensive cities to work in: London and San Fransisco 00:46:30 The need for empathy from employers 00:47:50 Status quo, diversity, and why you should be angry 00:53:21 Listener stories: inexperience, commuting times, and job security 00:56:17 Vital skills you need to get hired 00:58:52 Comments, suggestions, questions, corrections 00:59:20 Interview with Jonathan Ashley-Smith 01:17:33 Research and the possibly disillusioned graduate 01:19:32 Craft skills and extracurricular CV material 01:23:55 Resources for ECPs
Show Notes:
- IIC 2017 Student & Emerging Conservator Conference in Bern - save the date: https://www.iiconservation.org/node/6935
- Museums Day 2017: https://www.museumsassociation.org/news/07032017-advocate-for-your-museum-on-museums-day
- Oddy Testing and Off-Gassing Analysis Opportunity: Contribute your list of frequently-used materials! https://www.mail-archive.com/consdistlist@cool.conservation-us.org/msg00597.html
- New emerging professionals group established in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/AICCM/posts/1302744763128633
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecword
- Marie’s homies at the American Swedish Historical Museum: http://www.americanswedish.org/
- MuseumPros on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumPros/
Resources:
- Emerging Museum Professionals: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nempn
- Emerging Conservation Professionals Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/419707523031
- Student Conservators @ Melbourne: http://www.studentconservators.com/
- Fistful of Cinctans blog entry on applying for museum jobs: https://fistfulofcinctans.wordpress.com/2016/01/12/museum-careers-advice-how-to-apply-for-jobs/
- Leicester Museums Jobs Desk: http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/museumstudies/JobsDesk
- ICON Jobs: https://icon.org.uk/jobs
- Museum Jobs: http://www.museumjobs.com/
- National Museum Jobs: http://www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/jobs/
- Conservation List List archive: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
- NEW! Emerging Conservators Australia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/emergingconservatorsaustralia/
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Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, and Christina Rozeik. Special guest host: Marie Jordan.
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A Wooden Dice production, 2017.
We have a chat about gloves: their uses, problems, and varieties. Also is there such a thing as clean hands? Tune in for an interview with Dr Cordelia Rogerson and Dr Paul Garside from the British Library who tell us about their glove policies.
00:23 Gloves, gloves, gloves - and when people refuse to wear them 03:56 The health and safety aspect 05:46 Lifting the glove rule (ish) 07:21 The White Cotton Glove Problem 15:27 Not wearing gloves 16:15 Cross-contamination worries 22:49 Disposable gloves and recycling 24:31 Colours! 26:09 Chemical resistance in nitrile gloves 28:30 Hand cleanliness - or lack thereof 33:02 Subconscious bias? 35:34 Interview with Dr Cordelia Rogerson and Dr Paul Garside about glove policies 47:47 Review: Jenny and Kloe talk about their favourite nitrile gloves 52:22 Comments, corrections and questions
Show Notes:
- Arsenic in rice: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38910848
- Nitrile glove recycling scheme: https://www.terracycle.co.uk/en-UK/brigades/gloves
- Terry Kent’s research for the British Library: http://blogs.bl.uk/collectioncare/2016/09/fingerprints-their-potential-impact-in-relation-to-handling-library-collections.html
Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, and Christina Rozeik.
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We talk about visible storage: the hype, the pros and the cons, and whether we can or should show off our tattered storage boxes. Kloe also reviews and compared the apps Articheck and Evernote for condition reporting.
00:24 News in brief 06:10 Definition of visible storage 08:50 Good examples we know of 12:03 Conservation perspectives - plus what if our stores are rubbish? 23:58 Not all objects are pretty 27:10 Can’t we just put it online instead? 32:30 More good examples 35:00 Conservators on display 39:30 Yet more examples 42:45 Changing trends - is visible storage in fact going away? 44:41 Review: Articheck and Evernote
Show Notes:
- Museums Journal: ’NTS Unveils Conservation Plan’ https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news-analysis/01032017-nts-unveils-conservation-plan (members only)
- Electricity: Spark of Life: https://wellcomecollection.org/electricity
- Robots exhibition: https://beta.sciencemuseum.org.uk/robots/
- Museums Journal: ‘Museums Hope for Change from Accreditation Review’ https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news-analysis/01032017-museums-hope-for-change-from-accreditation-review (members only)
- Wikipedia on visible storage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visible_storage
- ‘Turning Museums Inside-Out with Beautiful Visible Storage’ by Cameron Maynard: http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/turning-museums-inside-out-with-beautiful-visible-storage
- ‘These New York Museums Let Visitors Go behind the Scenes to Explore Their Brimming Storage Facilities’ by Karen Kedmey: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-new-york-museums-open-their-storage-to-the-public-putting-their-vast-collections-on-display
- Conservation Dist List archive: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/2016/0096.html & http://www.cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/2016/0126.html & http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/2016/0164.html
- British Library’s Adopt-a-Book scheme: http://support.bl.uk/Page/Adopt-a-book/
- Museum Hack ‘Museum Pinterest Pros: 7 Institutions That May Pinspire You’ https://museumhack.com/museum-pinterest-pros/
- Collections Conversations on Visible Storage: https://collectionsconversations.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/visible-storage/
- Articheck: http://www.articheck.co.uk/
- Evernote: https://evernote.com/
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A Wooden Dice production, 2017.
We talk about human remains: how we might approach them as conservators, philosophical topics like consent and time, and examples from all over the world. Listen to an interview with conservator Barbara Wills sharing her experiences. We even review a topical book!
00:25 News in brief 01:35 Our experiences of working with the dead 03:18 Radio Newcastle snippet interviewing conservators Christina and Diana about mummies 05:00 Reactions to different types of human remains from the public - and from us! 08:10 Storage examples, the story of Bob, and Jeremy Bentham 12:12 Recent vs. ancient human remains 15:15 Consent, ethics, and privacy 21:58 Should we conserve human bodies? 24:20 Interview: Barbara Wills chats about her experiences with mummies 35:40 Contemplations, anxieties, and coping strategies as conservators 41:04 What really counts as human remains? 45:25 Context is everything: what about how they died and how long ago? 49:20 Licensing 53:00 Funerary objects 55:20 Review: The Conservation of Hair (book)
Show Notes:
- Heritage Science Group Photo Competition: http://icon.org.uk/news/icon-heritage-science-group-photo-competition-launched
- National Army Museum: “Watch the conservation of Major ‘Bronco’ Lane’s frostbitten toes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntBE9gAhDD0
- Jeremy Bentham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Bentham
- Preservation of Lenin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenin's_Mausoleum
- ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Rosalia Lombardo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalia_Lombardo
- Body Worlds by Gunther von Hagens: http://www.bodyworlds.com/en.html
- Ötzi the Iceman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi
- Further reading for people interested in Barbara’s work: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/publications/research_publications_series/2015/regarding_the_dead.aspx
- Human Remains in Museums (Museums Association): https://www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/8125
- Human Tissue Authority: https://www.hta.gov.uk/
- The Conservation of Hair: https://www.archetype.co.uk/publication-details.php?id=227
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A Wooden Dice production, 2017.
We discuss who we are as conservators: the demographics, the diversity (or lack thereof), and what a typical conservator is like. Who are we, why are we, and can we change it?
00:50 News in brief 01:26 Who are we? What does a typical conservator look like? 04:55 Stereotypes of conservators 10:05 Education and qualifications 14:14 Age range in conservators - and previous careers! 17:48 Disabilities amongst conservators 26:56 Ethnicity and class 36:20 Is there a white middle class way of conserving objects? 41:23 Summary 42:08 Men in conservation (and why we love them) 44:30 Review: Toggl app 47:06 Comments, questions, corrections
Show Notes:
- Propose a session for Museums Association’s 2017 Conference: http://www.museumsassociation.org/news/24012017-propose-a-session-for-manchester-2017
- Conservation Labour Market Intelligence Survey: http://icon.org.uk/system/files/documents/conservation_labour_market_intelligence_2012-13_0.pdf
- Toggl timekeeping app: http://www.toggl.com
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Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, and Christina Rozeik.
Intro and outro music by DDmyzik used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
Made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license.
A Wooden Dice production, 2017.