October 2009 Archives
Custodians of World Treasures Meet to Discuss Conservation Issues and Possible Solutions, Nov 2009
Oct 23, 2009
Later this month, guardians of the world’s cultural treasures will meet in Salzburg, Austria, to explore global themes related to conservation and preservation and develop recommendations for protecting collections around the world.
Mrs. Priyanka Gandhi meets with AusHeritage Members, New Delhi, Oct 2009
Oct 11, 2009
AusHeritage’s Vinod Daniel (Chair), Heather Mansell and Kristin Phillips met with Mrs. Priyanka Gandhi.
Kerala Museums Workshop, 10 Oct 2009
Oct 10, 2009
AusHeritage Chair Vinod Daniel and member Heather Mansell, speak at the Opening of the Workshop for Kerala Museums.
Australian Heritage Professionals share expertise with Kerala Institutions, 5 Oct 2009
Oct 09, 2009
Two Australian heritage management specialists shared their conservation management expertise with Museum professionals from Kerala at a workshop organized by the Centre for Heritage Studies, Cochin.
Climate, insects threaten Kerala's museum heritage
Oct 08, 2009
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The tropical climate, which encourages insects, is a big stumbling block in the conservation of Kerala’s tangible cultural heritage, says a prominent Australian conservationist of Indian origin who is against the use of chemicals to kills pests in museums.
“Places like Kerala are rich in culture but do not have the necessary expertise to preserve it,” Vinod Daniel, a native of Chennai who is chairman of AusHeritage, told IANS here.
Mr. Rahul Gandhi met with AusHeritage members in Sydney
Oct 07, 2009
AusHeritage Chair Vinod Daniel and Board Members Bruce Pettman, Heather Mansell and Ian Cook met with Mr. Rahul Gandhi in Sydney.