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1. RE: Paintings research query 2. ICOM-CC 21st Triennial Conference, Oslo (14-18 September 2026) | Call for Participation 3. RE: AI companies reportedly destroying rare books 4. RE: Paintings research query ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Louise O'Connor Posted: Friday July 31, 2026 9:57 AM Subject: RE: Paintings research query Message: the cut-outs techique was also used by pastellist Hugh Douglas Hamilton - see this article Full article: Techniques in Pastel Portraits: Case Study of Hugh Douglas Hamilton <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/18680860.2018.1642024#d1e315> ------------------------------ Louise O'Connor Library Conservator University College Cork Cork Ireland ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 07-30-2026 06:27 From: Dorothea Burns Subject: Paintings research query This practice was well-known among pastel painters of the period, particularly portraitists. See for example (but not only) the work of Maurice Quentin de la Tour. Thea BurnsKingston, Ontario 2.From: Kate Seymour Posted: Friday July 31, 2026 9:58 AM Subject: ICOM-CC 21st Triennial Conference, Oslo (14-18 September 2026) | Call for Participation Message: Dear Colleagues, With 940 delegates already registered, the ICOM-CC 21st Triennial Conference is officially on track to be the biggest event in the conservation profession this year! Regular registration is now open to join this massive global gathering in the beautiful city of Oslo from 14-18 September 2026. Please note that this is an exclusively in-person event-offering an unparalleled opportunity to network, collaborate, and engage directly with the breakthrough ideas, peer-reviewed research, and dynamic discussions shaping our field alongside hundreds of your international peers. The theme for this Triennial is "Cultural Connections in Conservation." The expansive programme of 160 presentations is structured across five days of multi-stranded parallel sessions, reflecting the breadth of our international network. Our 21 specialised ICOM-CC Working Groups will present their latest research-ranging from Modern Materials and Contemporary Art, Paintings, and Textiles to Scientific Research, Preventive Conservation, and Objects from Indigenous and World Cultures. The week will also feature dedicated spaces for Poster Sessions, a Triennial Lecture given by Antoine Wilmering (Formerly Getty Foundation), a Wednesday Keynote Session on Cultural Connections and Changing Practice: Perspectives Through Time, and a Friday plenary special session organised by our Working Groups on utilising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within conservation, and high-level plenary panel discussions. Additionally, the ICOM-CC annual statutory meetings will take place on Monday and Friday. Your Conference Ticket Includes: Full Access: Entry to all plenary sessions, keynote lectures, and specialised Working Group presentations across the 5-day programme exploring the vital threads of cultural connections in our work. Technical Visits & Networking: One specialised technical visit (Wednesday 16 Sept), full access to the Trade Fair, daily lunches (x5), the Opening Reception (Monday), and the Farewell Party (Friday). Preprints: Access to the official peer-reviewed papers and digital posters capturing the full text of the research presented. To help you plan your individual itinerary, all registered delegates will receive a digital copy of the Preprints two weeks before the conference commences. Registration Rates: Register by 31 August 2026 to secure Standard Rates. From 1 September 2026, prices will increase to On-Site Rates. ICOM Members (Developing Countries - Cat 4/5) Standard Rate (Now): ~394 EUR (4,375 NOK) On-Site Rate (September) ICOM Members (Regular Rate) Standard Rate (Now): ~743 EUR (8,250 NOK) On-Site Rate (September): ~844 EUR (9,375 NOK) Non-ICOM Members Standard Rate (Now): ~866 EUR (9,625 NOK) On-Site Rate (September): ~934 EUR (10,375 NOK) Students Standard Rate (Now): ~416 EUR (4,625 NOK) On-Site Rate (September): ~439 EUR (4,875 NOK) *Please note: Conference prices are processed in Norwegian currency (NOK). Euro equivalents are estimates subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Important Travel and Grant Information: Please note that applications for conference grants (including the ICOM-CC Getty Foundation Grant) are now closed. For international delegates requiring a visa to travel to Norway, official invitation letters for visa purposes can only be issued after the registration process has been fully completed and paid. Be Part of the Global Conservation Community: Don't miss out on the largest gathering of conservation professionals in the world. Join nearly a thousand colleagues in Oslo to immerse yourself in the latest research, innovative practices, and international perspectives shaping the future of cultural connections in conservation. For full programme information and to secure your ticket, please visit the official conference portal at: https://icom-cc2026.org/registration/ <https://icom-cc2026.org/registration/> Sincerely, Kate Seymour Chair ICOM-CC With warm regards, Kate Kate SeymourArt Conservation Education Preserving Heritage, Shaping Tomorrow Cultivating Expertise, Safeguarding Cultural Treasures. Email: [email protected] <[email protected]>Website: www.art-conservation-education.com <http://www.art-conservation-education.com> 3.From: Brian Castriota Posted: Friday July 31, 2026 1:17 PM Subject: RE: AI companies reportedly destroying rare books Message: There's plenty of "actual evidence" they are being destroyed in unsealed court filings in the case against Anthropic. Have a search for "Project Panama" and Tom Turvey. https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/29/ai-firms-are-buying-up-old-books-then-scanning-and-destroying-them/ <https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/29/ai-firms-are-buying-up-old-books-then-scanning-and-destroying-them/> ------------------------------ Brian Castriota Lecturer in Conservation of Contemporary Art and Media University College London London United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 07-30-2026 12:25 From: Graham Marley Subject: AI companies reportedly destroying rare books It would be good to have actual evidence that the books are being destroyed rather than assuming they are. Depending on the type of binding, they could be scanned without damage. I'd be more concerned about their use without some sort of copyright if they are modern enough editions to have ISBN numbers. With regards Graham Marley ACR Briarwood Restoration Workshop Bepton Road Midhurst GU29 9HH 07703511453 01730 816180 www.justgiving.com/campaign/masterschallenge2026 <http://www.justgiving.com/campaign/masterschallenge2026> Original Message: Sent: 7/29/2026 9:42:00 AM From: Jean Dommermuth Subject: RE: AI companies reportedly destroying rare books Hi Saira, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. It's very disturbing, but I'm not sure what can be done. Physical libraries - public and personal- become ever more precious. 4.From: Elizabeth Mansfield Posted: Friday July 31, 2026 5:58 PM Subject: RE: Paintings research query Message: Thank you, Louise! Another member of the list kindly alerted me to your excellent article on Hamiltons use of this technique. Im now hoping to determine whether he adapted the technique to any of the portraits he produced in oil on canvas. I expect you would have come across any examples if he had been cutting and pasting pieces of canvas. With thanks,Elizabeth ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 7/31/2026 5:29:00 AM From: Louise O'Connor Subject: RE: Paintings research query the cut-outs techique was also used by pastellist Hugh Douglas Hamilton - see this article Full article: Techniques in Pastel Portraits: Case Study of Hugh Douglas Hamilton <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/18680860.2018.1642024#d1e315> ------------------------------ Louise O'Connor Library Conservator University College Cork Cork Ireland ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 07-30-2026 06:27 From: Dorothea Burns Subject: Paintings research query This practice was well-known among pastel painters of the period, particularly portraitists. See for example (but not only) the work of Maurice Quentin de la Tour. Thea BurnsKingston, Ontario You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. 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