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Containers ideas for collections
Do you usually produce containers for objects? Do you know why they can help protect your collection? Its purpose is to provide the...
ICR Pachamama
May 18, 20232 min read


Moths: The invisible danger for the conservation of cultural heritage
Did you know that a small insect that can cause great damage to cultural objects? We are talking about moths. These little animals are a...
ICR Pachamama
May 16, 20232 min read


Storage excavated materials in sotrage areas
Containers used for storage come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. Transparent polyethylene bags are very common for storing...

Ana Carolina Delgado Vieira
May 12, 20232 min read


What types of plastics can we use in Storage Areas?
How to know which type of plastic packaging is best to use to store our collections? 🤔 And what types of plastics are safer and...
ICR Pachamama
May 9, 20232 min read


Are there cats in the museum?
The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg Russia houses a huge collection of pieces, including some of the greatest artistic treasures in...
ICR Pachamama
May 6, 20232 min read


How do the most conservation-relevant materials behave in ultraviolet light?
Pigments... Adhesives... Each material can react in different ways! But... don't despair! Today we want to share this material produced...
ICR Pachamama
May 3, 20231 min read


How can our Forum help young professionals?
Getting started can sometimes be difficult... 🙁 but we're here to help you build this long professional journey! 💪 Today we announce to...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 30, 20232 min read


To treat or not to treat? The complex case of corrosion of iron gall ink
The conservation of historical documents and archives is extremely important for the preservation of the history and culture of a...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 28, 20233 min read


Creating microclimates: the solution for the conservation of sensitive materials in museums
The creation of specialized local microclimates is a technique used in museums to protect certain materials from humidity and other...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Unlocking the secrets of chemistry for conservators!
If you are a conservator, you know how chemistry plays a crucial role in preserving these cultural heritage. After all, the materials...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 24, 20232 min read


The conservation of an Aztec treasure made of feathers
One of the popular images of Aztec culture consists of an emperor with a large feathered headdress. The last remaining example in the...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 20, 20233 min read


Gloves: to use or not to use?
Is wearing gloves in conservation a sacred commandment? Not always... The first question we must answer is: Why should I wear gloves? The...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Preserving the past: Discover preventative conservation practices from our exclusive eBook
We are pleased to announce that we have just launched an exclusive eBook on the conservation of cultural heritage: Preserving the past: a...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 16, 20232 min read


CONSERVATION MANUAL: PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONS
Photography as a document bears witness to a present and a past of our culture, and as an artistic piece it offers us a more aesthetic...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 16, 20231 min read


Conservation of Books and Documents
Archives and libraries keep documents, books and graphic works of great importance, both for their intellectual content, that is, their...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Conservation of Archaeological Materials
Is conserving an archaeological object like conserving a contemporary object? 🤔 👉 NO! Although they are two ceramic objects, you cannot...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 13, 20231 min read


Management and Conservation Measures in Storage Areas
About 90% of a museum's collection is in its Storage Areas and will remain there for most of its existence. For this reason, the Storage...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 12, 20231 min read


Exhibition Management
Doing a periodic evaluation at exhibitions is one of the most important things for your collection to remain safe and preserved, whether...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 11, 20231 min read


Preparation of Containers for Three-Dimensional Materials
Did you know that a good container can protect a museum object against the 10 agents of deterioration? 😱 Currently, the creation of...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 10, 20231 min read


CONTEMPORARY THEORY OF CONSERVATION
Classical conservation theories are well known in the heritage community, but in the last two decades thinking has changed and classical...
ICR Pachamama
Apr 8, 20231 min read
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