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The SAVE Annual Lecture - 24 June 2010
Sleeping Beauty: Historic Buildings, the Public, and the Art of Slow Conservation by Christopher Woodward
Christopher Woodward, museum director, architectural historian and author of In Ruins, takes a refreshing look at the future of conserving and presenting historic buildings. In a world pre-occupied with interpretation and access, he will argue that we are in danger of forgetting how to let historic buildings speak for themselves - and that funding bodies constantly underestimate the intelligence of the public to react imaginatively to design and space.
He will argue that old buildings will find their own meaning – and their own audience - over time, not through the quick-fix solutions of graphic designers, whiz bang audio-visuals, and interpretation consultants. And, he asks, have such expectations become a luxury at a time when more and more new Museums and heritage attractions are faced with closure? Woodward foresees a new age of dereliction, and a new type of ruin.
Date: Thursday 24 June 2010
Venue: The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG
Time: 6.15pm for 7.00pm
Ticket information: Tickets are available from SAVE (please do NOT contact the venue). Tickets are priced £12 (£10 for Friends of SAVE) and include a glass of wine.
To Book Tickets: Call the SAVE office on 020 7253 3500 or send an email marked 'Annual Lecture'. Alternatively, you can send a cheque stating clearly your address and the number of tickets required.
There will be standing room available on the night (tickets £5 and cannot be preordered).
