Getty Conservation Institute: Dunhuang Preservation Project

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) is part of the Getty Foundation, established in 1985. The Dunhuang Academy has collaborated with the Getty Conservation Institute for nearly 30 years since 1989. The two parties have engaged in long-term research project cooperation, particularly in the preservation of the murals in Cave 85 of the Mogao Caves, which lasted seven years. This collaboration addressed many challenges previously encountered in mural restoration, ranging from value assessment of the murals to the preparation of restoration materials and successful restoration efforts. Neville Agnew, a conservation expert on the Dunhuang project, received the Chinese government's Friendship Award and the International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Award for his contributions.

The GCI boasts advanced concepts and extensive experience in the field of cultural heritage conservation. Through project collaboration, China and the United States found great resonance in improving mural restoration techniques, restoration processes, and management philosophies. Working together on projects and employing innovative methods and model protection strategies, participants have summarized a comprehensive set of advanced mural protection concepts and site management methods that align with international practices while being suitable for China's specific conditions.

美國蓋蒂保護研究所敦煌保護項目

美國蓋蒂保護研究所是蓋蒂基金會的組成部分，成立于1985年。中國敦煌研究院自1989年與美國蓋蒂保護研究所開始合作，至今已有30多年，雙方長期展開研究項目合作，尤其是在莫高窟第85窟壁畫保護項目長達7年的合作時間里，從壁畫的價值評估到修復材料的準備，再到成功修復，解決了以往壁畫修復中存在的諸多難題。作為該機構敦煌項目的文物保護專家，內維爾·阿格紐（Neville Agnew）獲得了中國政府友誼獎和國際科學技術合作獎。

蓋蒂保護研究所在文物保護領域多方面都擁有先進的理念和豐富的經驗，中美雙方在項目合作中找到更多的共鳴，并從中改善壁畫修復技術、修復程序及管理理念，通過項目合作、創新方法和模式保護策略，總結出一整套既符合國際慣例又適合中國國情的先進壁畫保護理念和遺址管理方法。