We are excited to announce this upcoming International Colloquium on the findings of the DBU-funded research project “Preventive Conservation, Securing and Preservation of the Cycle of Murals in the Emmaus Monastery in Prague” (AZ 38228/01).

The three-day colloquium will take place from May 22 to May 24, 2025, hosted at the historic Emmaus Monastery in Prague and will include:

• Day 1: Presentation of the mural paintings and the project investigations and results.
• Day 2: International experts share their insights, followed by a panel discussion.
• Day 3: Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy an excursion to wall painting sites in Prague.

The research project and event are carried out by partners from the Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences (TH Köln), the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, and the University of Pardubice, Faculty of Restoration in Litomyšl, Czech Republic.

We warmly invite you to join us at the colloquium, which will unite various experts to explore the medieval wall painting cycle and engage in discussions on preservation and presentation challenges.

More details regarding registration and the detailed programme will be announced soon. In the meantime, please save the date and check out the project for further information here.