GLASS DETERIORATION: Group is still growing!

The Glass deterioration group (GDG) of ICOM-CC WG 'Glass & Ceramics' is an informal group, which aims to facilitate the contact between people interested in glass deterioration and to inform on the different projects currently taking place in that field. It gathers conservators working with glass, ceramic, and/or photography, and scientists working in museums, research centres or universities. The Glass Deterioration Group is now composed of 72 members from 22 different countries and the members are encouraged to contact each other’s directly to discuss, share or collaborate on specific projects.

Laurianne Robinet's role as coordinator is to regularly update the list of members and their activities and pass on information related to glass deterioration/conservation such as conferences, publications, events... Recently a literature database containing over 950 references related to glass deterioration was created (see the subsection GLASS DETERIORATION at the WGs Documents). Thanks to the members input, this database is regularly enriched. The activity planned for 2009 is to establish the different practices in the conservation of deteriorated glass based on the members’ experience. Obviously, this is very open and members are welcome to suggest other activities and take part in their realisation.
Although membership in ICOM-CC is encouraged, all interested professionals are eligible to participate, so you can spread the word! If you would like to join us please send your contact details as well as your activities related to glass deterioration to laurianne.robinet@synchrotron-soleil.fr