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Intervention files and the institutional archive

The intervention files are the record of the research activities of the Institute. The collection of intervention files has been steadily built up since the 1930s. Our institutional archive even dates as far back as 1910. You can consult both of them in our reading room. Please book your visit via dossiers@kikirpa.be.

What can you find in our intervention files?

  • About 20,000 files, the scientific archive of the Institute.
  • A unique collection on the study, conservation and restoration of Belgian art heritage.
  • All documentation prepared by restorers, art historians and chemists during the study, treatment or laboratory analysis of an artwork.
  • Technical photographs (UV, IR, during treatment...).
  • Scientific imaging (X-ray and infrared reflectography).
  • Continuous expansion of the collection.

The files are on the priority list of documents digitised by our teams in collaboration with the DIGIT unit.

The institutional archives

Our institutional and administrative archives constitute a second access point to the rich past of the Institute. They are inventoried from 1910 to 1965.

You can consult the following two inventories before your visit:

At your disposal in the reading room:

  • Photocopiers and scanners.
  • You can photograph documents yourself, without flash.
  • Digital copies are available for a fee depending on the size of the file.

Do you have any questions or want more information? Please contact us!

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Erik Buelinckx
Head of the Intervention files and the institutional archive

Our experts

Agna Van Rillaer

Would you like to consult the intervention files or the institutional archives?

Make an appointment by e-mail to dossiers@kikirpa.be and fill in this form.

Practical information

The team of the Information Centre welcomes you in the reading room from Tuesday to Friday between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm and between 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm.

For any exceptional changes in the opening hours, please consult our Twitter page.

Contact and research assistance

Phone: +32 (0)2 739 67 54

E-mail: dossiers@kikirpa.be

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