Beauty and cultural splendor are often closely linked to health hazards that are not always apparent at first glance Toxic and hazardous substances are present in works of art and cultural heritage in a variety of ways. Many historical objects contain hazardous substances such as asbestos, lead, mercury or highly toxic color pigments. In other cases, toxic substances were introduced into the substance to combat insects or mold. Our speakers will shed light on some examples of this.
The series of lectures at the "denkmal" trade fair follows on from the first VDR conference in May, which provided important impetus for a responsible approach to our cultural heritage and our health. The series at the VDR stand will be complemented by an exhibition on the use of the highly toxic pigment "Schweinfurt Green" and a slide show illustrating that toxic substances can occur in a wide variety of monuments and collection items and require appropriate occupational safety.
Lecture program
2 p.m.
Welcome and introduction
With Sven Taubert, President of the Association of Conservators
2:10 p.m.
The architectural version of the altar at Villa Liegnitz: Perspectives in monument conservation for dealing with lead-containing paint finishes
With Clara Kirmse, independent restorer M.A.
2:30 p.m.
Monument-appropriate restoration and subsequent use vs. demolition - In search of the rescue of a contaminated historic chemical building at TU Dresden
With Regina Klee, conservator at the Custody of the TU Dresden
3 p.m.
Cleaning, masking and sealing off objects contaminated with wood preservatives - a practical report
With Kerstin Lux, self-employed graduate conservator
3:30 p.m.Schweinfurt green in historic buildings: Identification and safe handling in listed buildings
With Dr. Christoph Franzen, Institute for Diagnostics and Conservation of Monuments in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt e. V.
4 p.m.
Dealing safely with hazardous substances. The VDR Working Committee on Occupational Safety presents a new guideline
With Dr. Boaz Paz, Paz Laboratorien GmbH, Chairman of the Occupational Safety Working Committee of the Association of Restorers
Moderation: Sven Taubert and Dr. Boaz Paz
