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July 03, 2019

Three Generations Stewarding Monte Albán

Students workshop at Monte Albán during their two-day visit.

WMF's Stephanie Ortiz recently visited our project at Monte Albán and Atzompa in Oaxaca, Mexico, where a core component is knowledge exchange between the field and conservators of the future. Read how the resulting dialogue is bringing sustainability to heritage sites like Monte Albán.

June 12, 2019

A Master Returns to Shwe-nandaw Kyaung

U Kan Khyun, right, with a woodcarver at Shwe-nandaw Kyaung.

Zar Chi Oo, a consultant for WMF's Shwe-nandaw Kyaung conservation project, profiles the master woodcarver who is leading efforts after returning to the site he restored 30 years earlier.

June 11, 2019

Major Milestones Reached at Angkor

A conserved detail of Phnom Bakheng.

WMF, alongside partners and supporters, gathered at Phnom Bakheng to mark the completion of conservation of the site's eastern half, officially commence work on the western half of the pyramid, and celebrate 30 years since our first engagement at Angkor.

April 25, 2019

2019 Spring Spotlight Celebrates the Qianlong Garden

Friends and supporters gathered in NYC for World Monuments Fund’s second annual Spring Spotlight fundraiser, celebrating the ongoing conservation of the Qianlong Garden and previewing plans for its new interpretation center with architect Annabelle Selldorf.

April 03, 2019

A New Visitor Experience at Preah Khan

WMF launches new visitor center at the iconic Angkor temple with a special blessing ceremony.

March 21, 2019

Under the Ayutthaya Sun: Bangkok Students Visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Bangkok students visiting Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Josephine Dilario, chief conservator at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, talks about a recent visit by university students from Bangkok to Wat Chai and the lessons learned along the way.

March 13, 2019

Inclusive Conservation at Government House

The author with Anne Jonas, Assistant to the Governor General, in the former servants’ quarters in the grounds.

WMF graduate intern Shiri Chapman-Daniel recounts her recent visit to 2018 World Monuments Watch site Government House in Antigua & Barbuda, where restoration projects are propelling social change.

March 07, 2019

2019 Paul Mellon Lecture Explores Nepal's Heritage

A view of the Paul Mellon Lecture at Rockefeller University.

On March 5th, World Monuments Fund held its annual Paul Mellon Lecture featuring Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust's Erich Theophile on the topic of recovering Nepal's heritage after disaster.

February 27, 2019

Monte Albán: Heritage Conservation and the Spirit of Place

Monte Albán, 2018

WMF's Javier Ors Ausin reflects on his recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, and the power of connection between a heritage site and its people.

February 21, 2019

On My Watch: Christine Dufour, Gardener at the Potager du Roi

We sat down with Christine Dufour, gardener at 2018 World Monuments Watch site the Potager du Roi, to discuss the past and future of the iconic kitchen garden and how social impact plays an important role.

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