Institute
The central task of the Institute for Conservation – Restoration is the communication of knowledge and skills that enable students appropriately to preserve cultural property for the long term and raise general appreciation of its cultural significance. Such complex responsibility therefore requires the Institute to operate at the intersection of various scientific and artistic disciplines.
Students will become familiar with current theories and practices of conservation and restoration, and learn how to responsibly handle original works of art on any level. In practice-oriented study projects, students are taught approaches and strategies covering the entire range of conservation and restoration processes. This includes research on the respective work's historical and artistic significance, scientific analyses of the materials used, and the recognition, documentation, interpretation, and assessment of various types of damage.
Training in conservation and restoration is focused on drafting conservation concepts, their practical implementation, and the assessment of measures taken. Through practical experience, students will develop and improve their manual skills and gain competences that enable them to support and supervise collections and exhibitions, as well as carry out their respective monitoring activities.
Upcoming Events
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Open Studios at IKR
On Wednesday 29/06/2022, the IKR will open the studios of all departments: Wall Painting & Architectural Surfaces, Paintings & Sculpture, Objects - Wood, Paper and Modern/Contemporary Art.
Open Studios
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Augasse 2-6
1090 Vienna
Kern NConservation – Restoration
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Diploma presentations IKR
The diploma presentations of the Institute of Conservation - Restoration are held in presence as well as in digital form (via Zoom) in German.
Presentation (German)
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Schillerplatz 3
1010 Vienna
SitzungssaalConservation – Restoration
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Narratives. Contributions to the History of Conservation
The symposium is a synopsis of different narrative strands about the beginnings of conservation in the field of tension between artistic, craft and scientific practices.
Symposium
Studio Building
Conservation – Restoration