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NICAS part of Scientific Research Team at TEFAF NICAS provided key input with essential equipment and top-quality researchers as part of the vetting process.

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Launching: NICAS On Demand New grant scheme for museums to enable collection-based research with a material-technical focus

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Katrien Keune new NICAS Chair Professor Katrien Keune has been appointed as the new Chair of the Netherlands Institute for Conservation+Art+Science+.

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Robert van Langh new general director Drents Museum Robert van Langh will step down as Chair of NICAS to fully prepare for his new role. Katrien Keune will take over his responsibilities as interim Chair.

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Rembrandt used lead-based impregnation for Night Watch canvas New research has revealed that Rembrandt impregnated the canvas for his famous 1642 militia painting ‘The Night Watch’ with a lead-rich oil.

Events

NICAS Colloquium Online – 28 May 2026

Join us for a new online edition of the NICAS Colloquium on Thursday 28 May 2026. This week’s presentations are by Moorea Hall-Aquitania and Rian Lenting.

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