Crossroads of Forensic Science and Cultural Heritage Chemistry

Description:
Cultural heritage chemists utilize analytical techniques and an investigative mindset in their pursuit to uncover the hidden secrets of artworks and artifacts that would be immediately recognizable to their allied professionals in forensic scientists. This symposium highlights the scientific overlap that exist between art analyses and crime scene investigations.

Speaker: Gregory Smith - Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Dr. Smith designed, outfitted, and now operates the conservation science laboratory at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields where he conducts technical studies of the museum’s collections. His research interests include undergraduate education at the Arts-Science interface, forensic applications in the museum, and understanding the chemical degradation of artists’ materials. Dr. Smith was selected by the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) to receive their National Advocacy Award in 2018 for his work in public lecturing and curating exhibitions that focus on the role of Science in the Arts.