Le Comité scientifique international sur le patrimoine du 20e siècle (ISC20C) de l'ICOMOS a publié une alerte patrimoine au sujet de la démolition du Bloc-Y dans le quartier du gouvernement norvégien à Oslo.
Cette action vient soutenir les initiatives d'ICOMOS Norvège en matière de conservation et confirme l'inquiétude internationale devant les menaces à l'encontre de l'importance patrimoniale de cet important complexe moderne du centre d'Oslo.
Le Comité scientifique international sur le patrimoine du XXe siècle (ISC20C) a publié une alerte de patrimoine international concernant la menace de démolition du Viking Ship Hall à Roskilde, au Danemark.
Vikingeskibshallen (Salle des navires vikings) est un chef-d’œuvre de l’architecture danoise moderne. C'est une structure unique qui intègre de manière créative le musée, le décor et l'archéologie d'une manière qui va au-delà des définitions historiques. Le Viking Ship Hall a été construit en 1967-1968 et a été le premier bâtiment moderne inscrit pour la protection au Danemark en 1998.
À l'occasion de l'Assemblée générale et du Comité consultatif 2015 à Fukuoka (Japon), le Comité consultatif organise un symposium scientifique le 29 octobre 2015. Dans le cycle « Risques tangibles, opportunités intangibles : Préparation aux risques à long terme et réponses aux menaces qui pèsent sur le patrimoine culturel », le thème de ce troisième volet est : « Menaces pour l’identité : perte des traditions et de la mémoire collective ».
Project Anqa, which seeks to preserve cultural heritage using 3D digital recordings, has received a major contribution from the Arcadia Fund, a UK grant-making fund whose mission is to protect endangered culture and nature. Project Anqa, meaning “phoenix” in Arabic, is a joint initiative of ICOMOS, the International Council on Monuments and Sites, CyArk, an international non-profit organisation, and the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage at Yale University.
On the occasion of the 2015 annual General Assembly and Advisory Committee taking place in Fukuoka (Japan), the Advisory Committee is organizing a Scientific Symposium on 29 October 2015. Part 3 of the Symposium cycle “Tangible Risks, Intangible Opportunities: Long-Term Risk Preparedness and Responses for Threats to Cultural Heritage” the theme is “Risks to Identity: Loss of Traditions and Collective Memory”.
L'ICOMOS, représenté par sa directrice générale Marie-Laure Lavenir et par Samir Abdulac, Président du Groupe de travail de l’ICOMOS pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel en Syrie et en Iraq (et dans les pays voisins), a participé à la Conférence internationale d'Abou Dhabi (2-3 décembre 2016). Au terme de la conférence, consacrée à la sauvegarde du patrimoine en péril dans les zones de conflits armés, fut adoptée la Déclaration d'Abou Dhabi.
ICOMOS-ICCROM-ICOM and Smithsonian Institution collaborate on First Aid to Nepalese Cultural Heritage affected by recent earthquakes.
Following post-earthquake reconnaissance mission to Nepal, ICOMOS along with ICCROM, ICOM and the Smithsonian Institution and the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal in close cooperation with UNESCO Kathmandu office, recently organized an initiative for “First Aid to Nepalese Cultural Heritage for Recovery and Risk Reduction” from 8th to 24th June 2015. This was financially supported by ICCROM, the Smithsonian Institution and the Prince Claus Foundation, Netherlands.
The International Scientific Committee on Twentieth Century Heritage (ISC20C) has released an International Heritage Alert regarding the threatened demolition of the Viking Ship Hall in Roskilde, Denmark.
Vikingeskibshallen (The Viking Ship Hall) is a masterwork of modern Danish architecture. It is a unique structure that creatively integrates museum, setting and archaeology in a way that transcends historic definitions. The Viking Ship Hall was built in 1967-68 and was the first late modern building to be listed for protection in Denmark in 1998.
The ICOMOS Europe Group at its annual meeting in Helsinki was very surprised to learn that the Norwegian Government is upholding its decision to demolish the Y-Block in the Norwegian Government Quarter, in spite of strong international, national and local opposition. In their declaration, the Europe Group strongly urges the Norwegian Government to reconsider its position and seek alternative solutions, respecting the universal values of the Y-Block.
26 October 2016
On 26 October 2016, a demonstration was held in front of the Y-block to protest its demolition. Musicians performed and protestors gathered around the building. Despite their efforts, State Secretary Paul Chaffey announced later that evening that the decision of demolishing would stand. The Directorate for Cultural Heritage suggested as an ultimate solution that the North wing be demolished, leaving the curve around the H-block intact.
The International Scientific Committee on Twentieth Century Heritage (ISC20C) of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has released an International Heritage Alert regarding the threatened demolition of the Y-block of the Government Quarter in Oslo, Norway. This action supports the conservation initiatives of ICOMOS Norway and confirms international concern about threats to the heritage significance of this important modern heritage complex in the center of Oslo.
ICOMOS Norway has undertaken extensive research into this case, and confirms that the architectural and artistic merit of the Y-block, as well as its historical significance, is uncontested. Architect Erling Viksjø conceived the high-rise H-block and the lower Y-block as whole, clearly connected to similar contemporary headquarters for democratic purposes (e.g. United Nations, New York and UNESCO, Paris). The high-rise H-block was erected in 1958 with pioneering treatment of the sandblasted natural concrete and integrated works by modern artists, including contributions by Pablo Picasso. In 1969, the building complex was completed by the addition of the sculptural Y-block. Its three curved wings define three urban spaces of individual character. Picasso's "Fishermen" in one of the facades is an epitome of public art integrated within this extraordinary complex.
World Report 2011-2013 on monuments and sites in danger
The Heritage at Risk World Report 2011–2013 is the latest volume of a series of World Reports first published in 2000. From a strictly preservation-based approach this publication series offers worldwide information about the dangers that are threatening our cultural heritage, in order to provide help in the case of risks and to promote practical measures to avert or at least allay these risks.
The "Heritage at Risk World Report 2014–2015 on monuments and sites in danger" is the latest volume of a series of World Reports first published in 2000. From a strictly preservation-based approach this publication series offers worldwide information about the dangers that are threatening our cultural heritage, in order to provide help in the case of risks and to promote practical measures to avert or at least allay these risks.
In the catalogue, you will find publications by ICOMOS International but also International Scientific Committees and National Committees. Not all of them are for sale at the International Secretariat: some are to be purchased from the Committees themselves.
Among others:
Collection "Monuments and Sites "
Heritage at risk special editions
Proceedings of ICOMOS Symposia
Thematic studies in the context of the World Heritage Convention
Le Projet Anqa, qui vise à préserver le patrimoine culturel à l'aide de relevés 3D, a reçu une contribution majeure de l’Arcadia Fund, un fonds britannique de contributions dont la mission est de protéger la culture et la nature menacées. Le Projet Anqa, qui signifie « phénix » en arabe, est une initiative conjointe de l'ICOMOS (le Conseil international des monuments et des sites), de CyArk (une organisation internationale à but non lucratif) et de l'Institut pour la préservation du patrimoine culturel de l'Université de Yale.
Khan Asaad Pasha in Damascus (Photo credits: Samir Abdulac)
We invite you to explore and discover the sites and virtual tours on Project Anqa’s web platform, provided by the Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS), a Carleton University Research Centre (CURC).
Le Khan Asaad Pasha à Damas (Crédits photo : Samir Abdulac)
Nous vous invitons à explorer et à découvrir les sites et les visites virtuelles sur la plate-forme Web du projet Anqa, fournie par le Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS), un centre de recherche de l’Université Carleton (CURC).
ICOMOS-ICCROM-ICOM et la Smithsonian Institution collaborent pour apporter les premiers secours au patrimoine culturel népalais touché par le récent tremblement de terre.
[en anglais seulement] Following post-earthquake reconnaissance mission to Nepal, ICOMOS along with ICCROM, ICOM and the Smithsonian Institution and the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal in close cooperation with UNESCO Kathmandu office, recently organized an initiative for “First Aid to Nepalese Cultural Heritage for Recovery and Risk Reduction” from 8th to 24th June 2015. This was financially supported by ICCROM, the Smithsonian Institution and the Prince Claus Foundation, Netherlands.
Dans le catalogue, vous trouverez les publications d'ICOMOS International mais également celles des Comités scientifiques internationaux et des Comités nationaux. Toutes ne sont pas en vente auprès du Secrétariat international, mais auprès des Comités.
Collection « Monuments et Sites »
Éditions spéciales de la collection « Heritage at risk»
Actes des colloques de l'ICOMOS
Études thématiques dans le contexte de la Convention du Patrimoine mondial
Journal scientifique de l'ICOMOS (numéros encore disponibles)
Rapport Mondial 2011-2013 sur les monuments et les sites en péril
LeRapport mondial 2011-2013 sur le Patrimoine en péril est le dernier volume d'une série de Rapports mondiaux dont le premier a été publié en 2000. D'une approche strictement fondée sur la conservation, cette série de publications apporte des informations sur les dangers qui menacent notre patrimoine culturel dans le monde entier afin d'offrir de l'aide en cas de risques et de promouvoir des mesures pratiques pour les éviter ou du moins les atténuer.
LeRapport mondial 2014-2015 sur les monuments et les sites en péril est le dernier volume d'une série de Rapports mondiaux dont le premier a été publié en 2000. D'une approche strictement fondée sur la conservation, cette série de publications apporte des informations sur les dangers qui menacent notre patrimoine culturel dans le monde entier afin d'offrir de l'aide en cas de risques et de promouvoir des mesures pratiques pour les éviter ou du moins les atténuer.
Les actes du colloque portant sur la reconstruction « post-trauma », qui s’est tenu au siège de l’ICOMOS à Charenton-le-Pont le 4 mars 2016, sont désormais disponibles en version électronique.
Les actes du colloque portant sur la reconstruction « post-trauma », qui s’est tenu au siège de l’ICOMOS à Charenton-le-Pont le 4 mars 2016, sont désormais disponibles en version électronique.
Avez-vous déjà pensé à la valeur de votre patrimoine ? Qu'il soit représenté par des lieux, des objets, des coutumes, des valeurs et des expressions créatives, notre patrimoine nous définit. Malheureusement, pour les Syriens et beaucoup d'autres populations, la perte de leur patrimoine est une réalité. La protection de la culture d'aujourd'hui est essentielle pour construire la paix demain.
Have you ever thought about the value of your heritage? Whether it is represented by places, objects, customs, values and creative expressions, our heritage defines us. Unfortunately, for Syrians and many other populations, the loss of their heritage is a reality. Protecting culture today is essential for building peace tomorrow.
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The Heritage at Risk World Report 2011–2013 is the latest volume of a series of World Reports first published in 2000. From a strictly preservation-based approach this publication series offers worldwide information about the dangers that are threatening our cultural heritage, in order to provide help in the case of risks and to promote practical measures to avert or at least allay these risks.
In the catalogue, you will find publications by ICOMOS International but also International Scientific Committees and National Committees. Not all of them are for sale at the International Secretariat: some are to be purchased from
