May 11, 2022

World Monuments Fund and Tiffany & Co. Announce Partnership to Launch First Professional Gold Leaf Craftsman Program in Japan

May 11, 2022, New York, NY—Today World Monuments Fund (WMF) and Tiffany & Co. announce the launch of Japan’s first professional gold leaf craftsman training program in Kanazawa, a coastal city north-east of Kyoto. The project aims to collaborate with the city of Kanazawa in ensuring the sustainable preservation of traditional craftsmanship of Kanazawa Haku gold leaf production, which was recently inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Statement on Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Lalibela, Ethiopia

WFM joins local actors in calling for the protection of Ethiopia’s irreplaceable rock-hewn churches at Lalibela. 
May 19, 2020 12:00pm
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Spring Spotlight 2020

Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis

In light of the pandemic and WMF’s long history responding to crises of all kinds, this year’s event will focus on cultural heritage in times of crisis.

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