Noticias

“América Tropical” through the Eyes of a Filmmaker

“América Tropical” through the Eyes of a Filmmaker

Presenter: Jesus Treviño, Filmmaker Moderator: Susan Macdonald, Head of Field Projects, Getty Conservation Institute This presentation was part of the two-day symposium, “The Siqueiros Legacy: Challenges of Conserving the Artist’s Monumental Murals,” held at the Getty Center, Los Angeles in October 2012.

Agonía y Éxtasis del Ejercicio Plástico de David A. Siqueiros

Agonía y Éxtasis del Ejercicio Plástico de David A. Siqueiros

Presenter: Néstor Barrio, Dean, Instituto de Investigaciones sobre el Patrimonio Cultural, Universidad Nacional de San Martín Moderator: Jeanne Marie Teutonico, Associate Director, Programs, Getty Conservation Institute This presentation was part of the two-day symposium, “The Siqueiros Legacy: Challenges of Conserving the Artist’s Monumental Murals,” held at the Getty Center, Los Angeles in October 2012.

“América Tropical” as Artifact: Designing a Framework for its Protection, Viewing, & Interpretation

“América Tropical” as Artifact: Designing a Framework for its Protection, Viewing, & Interpretation

Presenter: Mark Buckland, Architect, Brooks + Scarpa Architects Moderator: Susan Macdonald, Head of Field Projects, Getty Conservation Institute This presentation was part of the two-day symposium, “The Siqueiros Legacy: Challenges of Conserving the Artist’s Monumental Murals,” held at the Getty Center, Los Angeles in October 2012.

Interpretive Design for “América Tropical:” Created, Concealed and Revealed

Interpretive Design for “América Tropical:” Created, Concealed and Revealed

Presenter: Tom Hartman, President, IQ Magic Moderator: Susan Macdonald, Head of Field Projects,Getty Conservation Institute This presentation was part of the two-day symposium, “The Siqueiros Legacy: Challenges of Conserving the Artist’s Monumental Murals,” held at the Getty Center, Los Angeles in October 2012.

David Alfaro Siqueiros’ Mural “América Tropical:” Historical Context and Project Overview

David Alfaro Siqueiros’ Mural “América Tropical:” Historical Context and Project Overview

Presenter: Leslie Rainer, Senior Project Specialist, Getty Conservation Institute Moderator: Susan Macdonald, Head of Field Projects, Getty Conservation Institute This presentation was part of the two-day symposium, “The Siqueiros Legacy: Challenges of Conserving the Artist’s Monumental Murals,” held at the Getty Center, Los Angeles in October 2012.

Welcoming Remarks

Welcoming Remarks

Welcome and Introduction: Tim Whalen, Director, Getty Conservation Institute This presentation was part of the two-day symposium, “The Siqueiros Legacy: Challenges of Conserving the Artist’s Monumental Murals,” held at the Getty Center, Los Angeles in October 2012. At this event, a group of international speakers presented the many different aspects of conservation, transportation, installation, and presentation associated with some of Siqueiros’ most important murals in Mexico, Argentina, Chiles, and Southern California.

Preserving “América Tropical:” From Original Technique to Conservation Treatment

Preserving “América Tropical:” From Original Technique to Conservation Treatment

Presenter: Leslie Rainer, Senior Project Specialist, Getty Conservation Institute Moderator: Susan Macdonald, Head of Field Projects, Getty Conservation Institute This presentation was part of the two-day symposium, “The Siqueiros Legacy: Challenges of Conserving the Artist’s Monumental Murals,” held at the Getty Center, Los Angeles in October 2012.