January 08, 2006

Extreme Makeover: Mural Edition 01/11/06

When Science Meets Art Program #1 — Extreme Makeover: Mural Edition

Wednesday, January 11 7:00 p.m. Cahners Theater

Featuring: Gianfranco Pocobene, Head of Conservation, Gardner Museum and Richard Wolbers, Associate Professor of Art Conservation, The University of Delaware and Moderated by Kathryn Acerbo-Bachmann, Director of Art & Architecture Program, Trinity Church

In “One of the most significant restoration projects anywhere in America,” science and art merged to conserve the John La Farge murals at Trinity Church Boston. But what happens when the conservation choices are not clear cut – and the world is watching?

A limited number of tickets will be sold for seats in the theater with the speakers. Tickets: $10/night. Includes dessert reception. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.

Limited additional seating in a separate theater with simulcast projection of the event will be available for FREE thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute. Free seating tickets to the simulcast available to the general public in the Museum lobby beginning at 5:45 p.m. the evening of the program; first come, first served.


Posted by sciencegrrl at January 8, 2006 07:04 PM
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