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1 August 2012 - 12:00 From the outset, digital preservation and conservation seem to be two very different professions. This paper explores the idea that both traditional and digital conservators not only have many commonalties but also an invaluable knowledge bank of their own areas of expertise, which should be shared between these seemingly distinct communities. Preservation Services and the Digital Preservation team from the National Library of Australia (NLA) discuss the commonalities between the two professions. Digital preservation is a relatively young and innovative discipline, while...

Het Nieuwe Instituut appoints Aric Chen as general and artistic director Shanghai-based architecture and design curator Aric Chen has been named the new general and artistic director of Rotterdam's Het Nieuwe Instituut. Chen will take up the position at Het Nieuwe Instituut (HNI), an institute and museum for architecture, design and digital culture, from 1 May. In taking up the role, Chen, who is currently curatorial director of the Design Miami fairs, plans to expand on the institute's tradition of research and critical inquiry. Above and top image: Aric Chen will take up his new role in May...