Description: Nearly two years ago, I first heard of a course on the conservation of Japanese paper co-organized by ICCROM, the cultural heritage arm of UNESCO, and the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties (also known in Japanese as “Tobunken”). Over three weeks, the course offered a first-hand look at the traditional Japanese conservation techniques, materials, and
Description: The Japanese animated series tells the story of master thief Lupin III and his cronies as they continue their globe-trotting exploits, with the stubborn Inspector Zenigata ever at their trail.
Description: Link Love: a weekly post with links to interesting videos and stories about archival issues, technology and culture, and Washington D.C. and American history.
Description: Cyanotype, aerial view of buildings and grounds at the World's Columbia Exposition, with Japanese Ho-o-Den Palace on Wooded Island, north end of the Horticulture Building, Woman's Building, Midway Plaisance, and Ferris Wheel in view, Chicago, 1893, SIA RU000095, USNM No. 12168.