FRAME: Concept, History and Conservation Symposium 3

'FRAME: Concept, History and Conservation - Symposium 3' is accepting submissions for their 2026 international gathering. This symposium has established itself as the premier event in the Southern Hemisphere for picture frame research, conservation, and scholarship, building on the success of previous symposiums supported by the AICCM in 2016 and 2019.

The symposium brings together curators, conservators, and industry experts from galleries, libraries, and museums worldwide to share world-class research on all aspects of picture frames. The event features distinguished keynote speakers including:

• Dr. Charlotte Chastel-Rousseau, Chief Curator at Musée du Louvre, Paris
• Josephina de Fouw MA, Conservator at Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Call for Papers Details:

The symposium welcomes submissions on the following themes:

• Frame history and development of styles
• Frame design and technology
• Conservation framing practices
• Conservation of gilded and polychrome finishes on wood
• Conservation problems, history, technology and research on frames

Presentation Formats:

• 20-minute presentations: Abstracts of up to 250 words for contemporary research papers
• 5-minute lightning talks: Abstracts of up to 150 words engaging with conference themes

This opportunity would be particularly relevant for professionals working in:

• Conservation and restoration
• Museum and gallery curation
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Art history and research
• Frame conservation and gilding