Photography in all its forms: MEPPI Public talk at SALT, Istanbul

Photography in all its forms: MEPPI Public talk Thursday 19 September, 7pm, at SALT, Istanbul On the occasion of the closing meeting of the MEPPI 2012 course which began in Abu Dhabi last November, Debra Hess Norris and Nora Kennedy will be joined by Tayfun Serttaş to explore traditional photography and the challenges faced in the preservation and display of photographs. What should collectors and conservators be aware of? How can one ensure these works will be passed along to future generations? What are some of the issues involved in showing contemporary images in museum settings? The speakers will then open the floor for questions and contributions from audience members, ideally linking back to the local history of photography in Turkey. The talks will be held in English and Turkish, with simultaneous translation into Turkish and English respectively. Debra Hess Norris: Chair of the Art Conservation Department and Professor of Photograph Conservation at the University of Delaware. Nora Kennedy: Sherman Fairchild Conservator of Photographs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Tayfun Serttaş: Artist, writer and researcher of the projects "Studio Osep" (2009) and "Foto Galatasaray" (2011).                                                                                                                Artine Kazandjian, Turkey, 1910s Charles Glaszner & Son Collection AIF/ Tania Bakalian © Arab Image Foundation   This talk is made possible through the Middle East Photograph Preservation Initiative (MEPPI) led jointly by the Arab Image Foundation, the University of Delaware, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Getty Conservation Institute. Visit Salt Online for more information about the event.