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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

Why 'devastating' climate control rules for museum collections need a rethink

In the 1970s two scientists at the British Museum and the National Gallery in London did some research and made recommendations to their institutions based on the requirements of the HVAC system to maintain human comfort.
Environment
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fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

With the help of conservators, one of Van Gogh's finest Arles landscapes will be heading to Japan

Van Gogh's 'Bridge at Arles' will be featured in a 2027 exhibition in Japan after validation of its condition by conservator Margje Leeuwestein.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Researchers create AI-based tool that restores age-damaged artworks in hours

The promise of a fresh approach using AI and digital tools transforms restoration from years to hours for severely damaged artwork.
Renovation
Renovation
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

New adhesive for treating paintings and related materials solves safety and supply chain issues

The conservation crisis in historical paintings has been mitigated by the development of a safer, adaptable adhesive, Beva 371, by researchers at NYU and UA.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Recently discovered and restored Artemisia Gentileschi painting will go on view at the Getty in Los Angeles

A previously unseen Artemisia Gentileschi painting is on display after extensive conservation, marking its first public exhibition in over a century.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Watch the live restoration of Courbet's masterpiece at Musee d'Orsay

Musée d'Orsay's live restoration of Gustave Courbet's 'A Burial at Ornans' lets art lovers witness the meticulous process, aiming to restore its original vibrance by 2026.
Paris food
Photography
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The Courtauld releases huge art photo archive online for free

The Witt Photographic Collection has been digitized and is now accessible online for free, covering eight centuries of Western art.
Renovation
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Conservation of Tintoretto painting in UK reveals 'layer of history hiding under the surface'

A newly revealed architectural feature in Jacopo Tintoretto's painting prompts a potential reappraisal of its relationship with a related work in Rotterdam.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Uncovering the palette of the past - Harvard Gazette

South Asian art pigments may have indigenous origins rather than solely European imports, challenging conventional art historical narratives.
fromPortlandTribune.com
5 months ago

Short List: Upcoming events include 'Silent Sky' at OMSI, RV show, Clowns Without Borders, Oregon Symphony

Monet's 'Waterlilies' exhibit showcases its restored brilliance at Portland Art Museum, running through August 10.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Banksy's goat artwork removed from London building

The owners recognize the cultural significance of the goat, a piece by the renowned British artist Banksy, and appreciate the community's interest in and affection for the artwork.
London
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Mona Lisa to get a room of her own in Louvre museum renovation

"As part of a big renovation of the Louvre, the Mona Lisa will be installed in a special exhibition space, accessible independently of the rest of the museum."
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Decades Ago, Students Attacked the Iron Horse.' Now It Rides Again.

When a crane first heaved Pattison's mammoth steed from the basement...it was unlike anything the campus had seen before, with a cage-like midsection of pointed ribs.
Digital life
NYC real estate
fromNBC New York
10 months ago

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

The iconic mural at Pfizer's NYC headquarters faces possible destruction due to building renovations, as conservationists scramble to relocate it.
NYC real estate
fromThe Seattle Times
10 months ago

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

Urgent efforts are underway to save Pfizer's historic "Medical Research Through the Ages" mural from demolition as the building is converted into residential apartments.
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