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The Picture Meeting is a conference organised by the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed, to discuss topics and burning questions regarding the conservation and research of painted objects.

Conservation trainees and fellows presented at the 2nd Annual Forum for Emerging Conservation Professionals at Yale, held at the Yale University Art Gallery in April 2025. Presenters shared their projects and reflected on learnings during the past year.

Hosted by the Emerging Conservators Committee (ECC) of the Canadian Association for Conservation (CAC). An opportunity for pre-program to recently graduated conservators to share their research, projects, and treatments.

The Picture Meeting is a conference organised by the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed, to discuss topics and burning questions regarding the conservation and research of painted objects.

The impact of vibrations, coming from sources within or in proximity to collections, as well as during the transportation of loaned items, remains a significant concern for museum and collection experts globally. Under the guidance of dr. Bill Wei, the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed has undertaken an extensive research program to investigate the effects of vibrations on the preservation of valuable cultural heritage objects.

The Triennial ICOM Conference is a global cultural event in the field of cultural heritage. Around one thousand professionals from all around the world gather together to share experiences and ideas, to make valuable contacts with colleagues and representatives from heritage institutions, and to keep up to date with the developments and trends in the field of cultural heritage conservation. The conference in Valencia was an exceptional opportunity for networking, attending lectures, and visiting trade fairs and social events.

In 2023, the largest-ever Johannes Vermeer exhibition was on view in the Rijksmuseum, including at least 28 works. The research into the paintings revealed new insights into Vermeer’s creative process and the specific materials and techniques that he used. Also, new art historical research has led us to better understand Vermeer as a person and an artist. During this symposium, these updates were shared and our current knowledge of Vermeer's artistic choices and characteristics of his ingenious painting technique were discussed.

The Picture Meeting is a conference organised by the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed, to discuss topics and burning questions regarding the conservation and research of painted objects.