7th international Meeting on Retouching of Cultural Heritage proceedings

Abstract

Between 12th and 14th October 2023, the RECH Group organised the seventh international conference in Lisbon, in collaboration with the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. Specialists from various fields of conservation gathered to discuss issues surrounding chromatic reintegration. The event took place over three days, featuring thirty-one presentations, demonstrations and two workshops. Experts from Croatia, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Austria, Poland, Israel, Canada, Monaco, Belgium, Italy, Taiwan and Brazil participated. Interests and concerns regarding chromatic reintegration practices were shared, both from the perspective of decision-making and materials and execution techniques. A trend towards seeking more sustainable and less toxic approaches was observed throughout the event. We express our gratitude to all speakers and participants of the conference, to the sponsors and to the entire team at the Faculty of Fine Arts who hosted us. Special thanks to the Committee members for their support and contributions during the conference and to this publication. This publication represents a truly collaborative effort that we hope will assist the conservation and restoration community in developing their chromatic reintegration work.