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SUCCESS was the
word heard from our members around the world.
ICEFAT’s 35th Annual Convention held at the beautiful Loews
Lake Las Vegas Resort in Nevada, USA was another great “success”
and all delegates found it very informative.
Included in the 3 day convention was a workshop on shipping into
and out of China presented by Ida Ng of Helu-Trans (S) Pte Ltd.
China is an important emerging market and it can present unique
challenges. Other member presentations included “Public Art
Projects: Working with Government Entities” by Scott Atthowe
of Atthowe Fine Art; “Physical Energy” by Michael Festenstein
of Oxford Exhibition Services Ltd; and an awe-inspiring presentation
by Al Mithal of Star Worldwide Group, India and Chris Kneale of
Martinspeed Limited, London “Anish Kapoor – A Passage
to India”. We will feature member presentations in this and
future issues of ICEFAT News. These presentations were of the highest
calibre and demonstrated the unique talents of our members. It was
clear to see that the membership is solely devoted to excellence
in our field.
ICEFAT was honored to be able to present Mr. Robert M. Edsel, the
founder of the Monuments Men Foundation, as our guest speaker. Mr.
Edsel spoke of his passion for art, the dedication of the Monuments
Men to preserving world culture in times of war and conflict, and
the efforts of the Monuments Men Foundation to locate and assist
with the repatriation of cultural objects throughout the world.
For more insight into this fascinating organization go to www.monumentsmenfoundation.org.
Shortly following the ICEFAT convention a record number of our members
from around the world made the trek back to the USA to attend the
4th - International Registrars Symposium held in Houston Texas,
USA.
By all accounts this symposium was also a BIG “success”,
congratulations are due to the organizing team. The sessions presented
were timely and provided a wonderful opportunity for the exchange
of information that will assist both the Registrars and the International
Fine Art shipping communities. ICEFAT is proud to have been a major
supporter of the International Registrars Symposia since their inception.
As time draws us toward festive celebrations worldwide, live in
peace with your neighbor, be blessed with abundance, and grateful
for both.
Mark Starling
ICEFAT - Chair
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