MACCH Conference: Contemporary Artists' Estates & Legacies
Annual conference on contemporary art estate management and artist legacy preservation at Maastricht University
The MACCH (Maastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage) Annual Conference focuses on 'On Leaving: Contemporary Artists' Estates and Legacies,' exploring the critical aspects of managing and preserving contemporary artists' work and legacy after their passing. This academic conference brings together scholars, curators, estate managers, legal experts, and art professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities in contemporary art estate management. Topics likely include estate planning for artists, preservation of digital and conceptual artworks, legal frameworks for artist estates, market considerations, and institutional responsibilities in maintaining artist legacies. The conference provides valuable networking opportunities for professionals working in contemporary art conservation, curation, and estate management. Participants can expect presentations on best practices, case studies of notable artist estates, and discussions on emerging issues in the field such as the preservation of time-based media and performance art documentation. This professional development opportunity is ideal for conservators, curators, art historians, legal professionals specializing in art law, and anyone involved in contemporary art preservation and legacy management.