ART BIO MATTERS aims to provide a stimulating forum in which to explore current and new directions in the study of biological materials found in cultural heritage collections through a biannual meeting and a dedicated website. A key aspect of the forum is the opportunity to discuss research at any stage of completion among a balanced community of experts in a format designed to promote collegial dialogue and debate. 

While the core disciplines of ABM are science, curatorial/cultural history, and conservation, ABM welcomes other stakeholders involved in cultural heritage studies.

Art Bio Matters 2021, September 22 - 24. 

Applications to register opening early May.

2021 Organizers:
Julie Arslanoglu, Research Scientist, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Margaret Holben Ellis, Eugene Thaw Professor Emerita, Institute of Fine Arts New York University

2021 Steering Committee:
Dr. Erma Hermens, Professor in Studio Practice and Technical Art History, Rijksmuseum
Dr. Chris Mason, Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine
Dr. Constantine Petridis, Chair and Curator Arts of Africa, The Art Institute of Chicago 
Amy Tjiong, Conservator, American Museum of Natural History
Dr. Caroline Tokarski, Professor, University of Bordeaux
Frank Trujillo, Drue Heinz Book Conservator, The Morgan Library & Museum

Coordinator:
Dr. Aleksandra Popowich, Research Associate, Metropolitan Museum of Art

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