The Restoration, Preservation and Conservation of
Architectural Ornamental Plaster.
Jean-Francois D. Furieri, President and Founder of Iconoplast.
Tuesday, May 21st AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY.
The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW.
Presented in Partnership with The New York Landmarks Conservancy.
Jean-Francois D. Furieri, a third generation master plasterer, is President of Iconoplast, one of the few companies still specializing in restoration, preservation and conservation of architectural ornamental plaster. The company’s special techniques and generations-old skills are integrated with modern technologies to create a meticulous hands-on approach to this traditional craft.
During his talk, Mr. Furieri will provide a brief overview of the history of plaster, and will review some of the plaster pitfalls during the last century. He will also discuss the new methodologies in plaster preservation and conservation, using projects in New York Cit to demonstrate the application of the company’s techniques. Some of the illustrious NYC projects completed by Iconoplast include the Lyric/Apollo Theatre, the Selwyn Theatre and the Manhattan Opera House.
Architectural Master Craftsman Jean-Francois Furieri has over 45 year’s experience and is the lead craftsman, president and founder of Iconoplast. He was raised in Spain and France. His father, uncle and grandfather were all accomplished sculptors and master plasterers, and, starting at the age of ten, surrounded by these artisan, he learned his trade the old fashioned way. Over the years, he has fine-tuned his skills by working and studying with leading craftsmen all over the world. A nomadic plasterer to the core, he has traveled far and wide to keep his craft alive. In 1986 he established a branch of the family business in North America and named it Iconoplast, working alongside a team of architects, designers, painters, faux finish artisans, plasterers and structural engineers. His daughter Magali will be the fourth generation to carry the business forward.
20 WEST 44thStreet (BETWEEN 5THAND 6thAVENUES), New York City
$15 General Admission; $10 General Society Members and New York Landmarks Conservancy Members and Senior Citizens; $5 Students.
To register please email: [email protected]. Advance registration is necessary.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Additional support is provided by The New York Landmarks Conservancy.