Julian Bickersteth AO - Meet the Founder and CEO of International Conservation Services

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Aug 23, 2023

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Julian is a key founding member of ICS and has served as a driving force behind the company since its inception in 1991. The company was first conceived to provide materials conservation to the substantial collections held outside of public collecting institutions, ensuring material was restored and conserved to museum standards. Under his guidance it has become the premier company for the conservation of art and heritage in the country serving both private and state institutions as well as private clients. Learn more about Julian's journey, from his beginnings as a furniture conservator, and understand how conservation has changed in his 40 years at the heart of the conservation world.

0:00 Julian's early years

1:22 Julian's training in conservation  

2:30 The beginnings of ICS

4:20 ICS grows and flourishes

5:06 ICS into the future  

6:00 How has conservation changed over the last 40 years

8:34 Climate change and conservation

9:40 What do you love most about conservation?

10:27 Preparing for a career in conservation

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