Welcome to ABM

A Cross-Disciplinary Hub for Biological Materials Research in Cultural Heritage

MISSION STATEMENT

ART BIO MATTERS (ABM) aims to provide a stimulating forum in which to explore current and new directions in the study of biological materials found in cultural heritage collections through a biannual meeting and a dedicated website.

While the core disciplines of ABM are

science, curatorial/cultural history, and conservation,

ABM welcomes other stakeholders involved in cultural heritage studies. A key aspect of the forum is the opportunity to discuss research at any stage of completion among a balanced community of experts in a format designed to promote collegial dialogue and debate.

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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

ABM 2021

The virtual ABM 2021 meeting brought together a balanced community of experts for a dynamic forum for exchange. The goal of the ABM 2021 meeting was to nurture and grow the community that had been established in 2018.