Tune into the BPG 2025 AGM followed by a lecture on solvent gels by Francoise Richard
Meet the committee, hear what’s been going on, and learn about the chemistry of gelling material, solvent and gels selection, and the benefits of using hydrogels and solvent-gels in paper conservation.
Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, University of Amsterdam
Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, University of Amsterdam
After graduating with a MA in conservation from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Françoise Richard worked for private and institutional Book and Paper conservation studios in the US, Europe and the UK. In 2017, she moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she joined the Rijksmuseum conservation team, before starting her own private practice. In 2021, she joined the department of Conservation and Restoration at the University of Amsterdam with a part-time lectureship while continuing to provide conservation services to Dutch cultural institutions.