Living Matter: the Preservation of Biological Materials in Contemporary Art. An International Conference Held in Mexico City, June 3–5, 2019

Gabrielle Crowther

doi:10.1080/01971360.2026.2674503

June 10, 2026Journal of the American Institute for Conservation

Living Matter: the Preservation of Biological Materials in Contemporary Art. An International Conference Held in Mexico City, June 3–5, 2019

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The aim is to explore preservation strategies for biological materials used in contemporary art.
Conference proceedings from a symposium held in Mexico City
Involvement of conservation experts and artists
Discussion on the challenges and techniques for preserving biological materials
Presented insights into innovative preservation methods
Highlighted successful case studies in preserving biological art
Identified ongoing challenges in conservation ethics and practices

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International conference discusses preservation techniques for biological materials in contemporary art, suggesting new conservation practices.

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Living Matter: The Preservation of Biological Materials in Contemporary Art is the proceedings from the symposium held in Mexico City in June 2019, jointly organized by the Getty Conservation Insti...

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Living Matter: the Preservation of Biological Materials in Contemporary Art. An International Conference Held in Mexico City, June 3–5, 2019

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Living Matter: the Preservation of Biological Materials in Contemporary Art. An International Conference Held in Mexico City, June 3–5, 2019

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