TheoPhilos focuses on the theoretical foundations and the overarching frameworks of conservation, restoration and preservation practice in our globalizing world. As these foundations and frameworks shift in response to contemporary challenges and developments, TheoPhilos aims to establish and strengthen the integrated theoretical basis for all those involved with cultural heritage, drawing together the contributions of multiple disciplines.
TheoPhilos Mission Statement
Welcome to the International Committee on Theory and Philosophy of Conservation and Restoration (TheoPhilos)! Since it was founded in 2005, TheoPhilos has provided a forum for developing the relation of conservation theory to practice in dialogue with all parts of the conservation community. Please see below for details of forthcoming events, and our Membership page for a list of current members, and for details of how to join.
The next TheoPhilos conference marks the 20th anniversary of the Faro Convention and is focused on the relation between conservation experts and other stakeholders, and will take place in Florence from 13–14 March, 2025.
We are delighted to publish the programme for the conference, which will be held in English and followed by the peer-reviewed publication of papers.
All are welcome to attend the conference. As stated in the conference programme, in order to participate in the conference, either in person or virtually, please go to https://forms.gle/EZiBT5ef6PAHUscc6 to complete the registration form; the deadline for registration is Monday 3rd March.
Following the successful completion in November 2024 of the TheoPhilos scientific conference ‘Authenticity from a European Perspective: 30 Years of the Nara Document on Authenticity’ in Thessaloniki (Greece), we are gathering conference papers for publication in the scientific journal Protection of Cultural Heritage; PCH is published by ICOMOS-POLAND and Lublin University of Technology, and co-published by TheoPhilos.
We invite all authors interested in the subject of heritage authenticity and its analysis to submit articles for publication alongside the conference proceedings. Submissions should be made to the editorial office via the Journal website (not via TheoPhilos). Please refer to the Journal’s Submissions information and Author Guidelines page for more information.
We also invite you to read the two most recent issues of the journal entitled Contemporary perception of Venice Charter: No. 20 (2024) and No. 21 (2024).
