Restoration Day

Restoration in dialogue: Restoration is a fascinating but often hidden professional field in museums. What is received how and who decides on it? The exhibition at the Humboldt Forum highlights the various aspects of this important work. Two heraldic posts from the northwest coast of Canada, an elaborate lacquer cabinet from the Qing Dynasty, a ceremonial pipe from Omaha (Umošho) from Nebraska, and a Mongolian shrine are presented. These four exhibits and a brochure with in-depth information provide exciting insights into questions and methods of restoration.

On the European Day of Action on Restoration, the curators will give an insight into three restoration projects and tour the workshops in the Humboldt Forum.

Guided tours 14:00: The coat of arms of the Haida and Tsimshian First Nation — an exhibition talk with Mira Dallige-Smith and Sebastian Kolberg

15:00: A cabinet with coromandel lacquer technology — an exhibition talk with Ulrike Stelzer

16:00: An Omaha ceremonial pipe — an exhibition talk with Mira Dallige-Smith, Sebastian Kolberg and Elisabeth Seyerl-Langkamp

Participants: Part of the curatorial team of the exhibition “Restoration in Dialogue”, from SMB and SHF: Ulrike Stelzer, Mira Dallige-Smith, Sebastian Kolberg, Elisabeth Seyerl-Langkamp