Theory and Practice in the CT MMMM oe CTR TEU Toile TT RM sl atmoSeries of publications by the Hornemann Institute Edited by Angela Weyer Volume 12 Other previously published titles in this series Volume I: Das Kaiserhaus in Hildesheim: Renaissance in Niedersachsen ‘Volume 2: Der Kreuzgang von St. Michael in Hildesheim: 1000 Jahre Kulturgeschichte in Stein Volume 3: Rettung des Kulturerbes: Projekte rund ums Mittelmeer Exhibition Catalogue, Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, Hildesheim 18 June-28 October 2000 ‘Volume 4: Mittelalterlche Kichen in Niedersachsen: Wege der Evhaltung und Restaurierung Volume S: Die Restaurirung der Restaurierung? Zum Umgang mit Wandmalereien und Architekturfassungen des Mittelalters im 19, und 20. Jahrhundert Volume 6: Mittelaterliche Ratuser in Niedersachsen und Bremen: Geschichte ~ Kunst ~ Erhaltung Volume 7: Klasse WelterbetHildesheimer Weltulturerbe Volume 8: Kofer um UNESCO-Welterbe in der Dombibliothek Hildesheim: Handrichang fr Mulipikatoren ‘Volume 9 Kafer zum UNESCO-Weltrbe St, Michael in Hildesheim: Handreichung fir Multiplikatoren Volume 10: Wetkulturerbe Deutschland: Prventive Konservierung und Erhaltungsperspektiven Congress Reports ofthe International Symposium held in Hildesheim, Germany 23-25 November 2006 Volume 11: Materiality ‘Congress Reports ofthe International Symposium held in Brno, Czech Republic 27-29 April 2006 For further information and availability ofthese titles visit wwwhornemans-institut.org Loura FUSTER-LOPEZ BTeTIOTECA po corns Eetoaasin ‘ssn PORECNEA OF VANE Theory and Practice in the Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art Reflections on the Roots and the Perspectives Proceedings of the International Symposium held 13-14 January 2009 at the University of Applied Sciences and Airs, Faculty Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Hildesheim Edited by Ursula SchddlerSoub and Angela Weyer a mr v4UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA| VALENCIA BIBLIOTECA SignatwraDseet] SOT “Tipo pret een Contents First edition 2010 published and distributed by Archetype Publications Ld. on behalf of the Peer ene eis 7 Hornemann Institute, Hildesheim, Germany Foreword by Angela Weyer, director ofthe Hornemann Insti CH 1 Saub 1 Archetype Publications Lid Ursula Scher Sau 6 Fitzroy Square Introduction London WIT SH] ww warchetype.o.uk ‘Theoretical Principles © Copyrights held jointly among the authors, Archetype Publications and the Hornemann Salvador Munoz V 9 Institue, Hildesheim, Germany The artwork that became a symbol of itself reflections on te conservation of modern art ‘The views and practices expressed by individual authors ae not necessarily those of the ore woe 2 editors othe publisher. Although every efforthasbeen made to trace copyright holders, the Media art and the limits of established ethics of restoration publisher willbe pleased to correct any omissions in future reprints Iwona Szmelter 3 ISBN: 978-1-904982-54-8 ‘A new conceptual framework for the preservation of the heritage of modern and contemporary art British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data ees 50 ‘catalogue ecord for this book is available from the British Library. Alois Ries Denkmalswert: a decision chart mode for modern and contemporary at conservation? llrightsreserved. Nopartofthispoblication maybe reproduced, storedina retrieval system, oF ate chageca e transmitted, in any form ot by any means electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or Conservation of modern and contemporary ar: what remains of Cesare Brand's Teoria de estauro® otherwise without the prior permission of the publishers Francesca Valentini n Cover illustration: Kollektiv Herzogstrasse, Begehbare Malerei (Walk-in Painting): partial view, Conserving modern and contemporary art reflections on theory and practice in Italy Lothringrstrae, Munich, 1980. (Photo: Archive Kollektiv Herzogstass) Printed on acid-free paper ‘Theory and Practice Designed and typeset by Caz Jones Design, Norwich Isabelle Brajer 85 Printed and bound in Italy by Printer Trento Srl Reflections on the fate of modern murals: values that influence treatment ~ treatments that influence valuesvi CONTENTS Iwona Szmelter ‘Theory and practice ofthe preservation of modern and contemporary at: ‘complex tangible and intangible heritage Andreas Kithne and Lisa Kirch ‘Some thoughts on the changing presentation and preservation of modern and postmodern art Ursula Schidler-Saub From wall paintings to ephemeral installations: the Munich artist groups SPUR, Geflecht and Kollektiv Herzogstrasse Appendix 1: Selection of interviews with artists Hans Matthius Bachmayer Heiko Herrmann Heino Naujoks “Thomas Niggl Ranebach Helmut Rieger Armin Saub and Heinz Weld Appendix 2: Selection of interviews with art collectors, gallery owners and art critics Susanne (daughter of the art patron and collector Willi Bleicher) ‘Michael Hauck (former company art representative) Klaus Lea (gallery owner) Dr. Frauke Schmidt-Sibeth and Dr. Hans Schmidt-Sibeth (art collectors) Dr. Hanne Weskott (art critic and art historian) Dr, Dietrich and Bettina Winkhaus art collectors) List of contributors 01 120 135 159 164 169 17 179 182 185 197 203 207 210 213 218 201 Preface In January 2009, the Hochschule fiir angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst Hildesheim/Holzminden/Gattin: gen (HAWK), Fakultit Erhaltung von Kulturgut (Univer- sity of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/ Gottingen, Faculty Preservation of Cultural Heritage) and the Hornemann Institute ofthe same faculty organised an inter national symposium in Hildesheim entitled Theory and Prac tice in the Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art Reflections on the Roots and the Perspectives. lam delighted thatthe papers presented by the speakers from Germany and abroad are now published. ‘The idea for this two-day symposium developed from longstanding international contacts and cooperation with organisations including ICOMOS, and also from mutual projects with partners in the European Union and the ERASMUS Programme for European Universities. 4 lively exchange on common theoretical and practical conservation and restoration issues has evolved. Thus one can say that this symposium was aimed at scholars of conservation and restoration as well as profession als familiar with the preservation and care of modern and contemporary art. The papers written by well-known experts in this field offer conservator-restorers direct insight into the state of the art and other far-reaching considerations and it is hoped that this will encourage them to become actively involved. Lectures and discussions during this symposium were hheld in English in order for everyone to understand each other. This book, therefore, is also published in English with the support of an English publisher “The Faculty Preservation of Cultural Heritage has focused fn internationalisation in particular for many years, Inter national networks between universities enhance the quality of teaching and research and promote career opportunities for students. There are already more than 20 very active cooperation agreements with international universities that offer study programmes in conservation-restoration and the preservation of monuments and historic buildings. Other ‘cooperative ventures inside and outside Europe are currently being planned. Many students at the faculty take advantage of the opportunity to study one semester abroad and exchange students from all over the world come to us in Hildesheim to gain greater insight into the topics of conservation and restoration. This exchange also works very well among the teaching staff as this international symposium clearly dem- ‘onstrated ~ with the participation of many professors from ‘our partner universities. I sincerely hope thatthe Faculty Preservation of Cultural Heritage will continue to maintain and cultivate its interna tional contacts in the spirit of the Bologna Process as con-