'Scientific studies for the conservation of mural painting' was the theme of the online lecture that Casa de Oswaldo Cruz (COC/Fiocruz) promoted on November 8th, at 9:45 am (Brazil). Organized by the Heritage Education Service of the Department of Historical Heritage, the event was attended by architects Carla and Cristina Coelho, respectively technical assistant to the vice-directorate of Cultural Heritage and Scientific Dissemination and technical assistant of the Department of Historical Heritage of the Oswaldo Cruz's house. The presentation of the event was made by Maria Luisa Carcereri, head of the Heritage Education Service. The speakers were the Researcher Milene Gil with the communication 'ALMADA Project: a transdisciplinary approach at the service of conservation and restoration and art history' and the Master Glaucia Wenzeller Martins with 'Art and Chemistry: A transdisciplinary characterization in study of fresco and false fresco works by Gilda Neuberger (1911-2011)'. The debate that followed the lectures was moderated by Vinícius Queiroz Gomes from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro. A debate that was enthousiastic attended and that captivated/enlightened the audience on the importance of this type of studies and the preservation of Gilda Neuberger's legacy. It was indeed an afternoon in good company. Another output of the fruitful partnership established with Fiocruz, Brazil and HERCULES Laboratory.
Image: promotional poster and reactions from online participants (Fiocruz 2023)