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ART BIO MATTERS 2021

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York University hosted the second Art Bio Matters (ABM) conference virtually September 22 - 24, 2021.


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. 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.


Click here to learn more about the conference and the Art Bio Matters field.

Click here to read RLF's request for proposals in biology in art.


The Richard Lounsbery Foundation supported the 2018 and 2021 ABM conferences.

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