September 22, 2011
Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti is proud to announce the following which should be of interest to all art lovers:
ICOM – ICFA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
‘The Mediterranean as a Hub for Artistic Ideas’
The ICOM International Committee for Museums and Collections of Fine Arts (ICFA) will be holding their annual general meeting in Malta in October 2011. As part of this meeting, a conference entitled The Mediterranean as a Hub for Artistic Ideas is being held at Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar on Wednesday 5th October 2011. The event is organised by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti in collaboration with ICOM Malta, on behalf of ICFA. Professionals, students and the general public are invited to attend. Please follow the link below for information re registration, as well as the programme for the day. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th October.
For further details and how to apply, please follow the link:
http://console.snapadministration.com/common/file_provider.aspx?id=634523658027987294
The very interesting programme includes the following speakers:
Judge Giovanni Bonello – The Mediterranean as a Hub for Artistic Ideas
Klaus Weschenfelder – The Coburg Hedwig Beaker – the career of a glass from Mediterranean origin in art and history
Theresa Zammit Lupi – A Journey through the L’Isle Adam Manuscripts: a supreme example of 16th century bookmaking
Anne Aaserud – Hans Johan Frederik Berg, Norway’s first Orientalist and Watercolourist
Giampaolo Pes – Oriental Fascination in Italy and Italian Artists in the Orient
Ellen J. Lerberg – Jens Thiis – young man on a grand tour
Persons attending the conference will have the opportunity to participate in the afternoon Round Table discussion about research and fine art collections.
Contact Details
Telephone
+356 2145 4512
Museum Curator
museumcurator@palazzofalson.com
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