Photo-oxidation Polypropylene is highly sensitive to the incident UV part of the sun’s radiation in the region 290–400 nm, which is responsible for the radiation-induced polymer photo-oxidation (Al...
Discovering the ‘research to restoration’ process for contemporary art conservation. The ‘research to restoration’ process, although in detail may vary depending on the artwork or material in question...
Richard McCoy describes in his blog on Art21 how he helped install the IMA-organized exhibition, “ Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial,” at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC. Richard writes: "Working...
Conservation of Polyurethane Foam in Art and Design by Thea van Oosten 128 pages | 50 colour plates | 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 | Amsterdam University Press, 2011 Flexible Polyurethane (PUR) foams have been used...
2008 FRYXELL, A. Conservation of a contemporary painting 'Untitled, 1959': an interdisciplinary approach
Masters thesis by Ana Fryxell, Master in Painting Conservation and RestorationUniversity Nova de Lisboa together with the Institute of Museums and Conservation of Portugal. AbstractThis thesis...
Dear INCCA members, With the holidays fast approaching we from INCCA like to inform you one last time in 2021 about the inspiring activities within the INCCA network. The end of the year is full of...
FRYXELL, A. Conservation of a contemporary painting 'Untitled, 1959': an interdisciplinary approach
Masters thesis by Ana Fryxell, Master in Painting Conservation and RestorationUniversity Nova de Lisboa together with the Institute of Museums and Conservation of Portugal. AbstractThis thesis...
Inside Installations: Research on Documentation and Archiving Strategies (2007)
Today many museums are using digitised collection management systems for documentation and maintenance of their artworks. These systems have been developed for traditional art (paintings, sculptures...
PhD research: An Investigation into the History of the Airbrush and the Impact of the Conservation Treatment of Airbrushed Canvas Paintings (Mohamed Abdeldayem Ahmed Soltan)
Name: Mohamed Abdeldayem Ahmed Soltan Title of research project / research interests: An Investigation into the History of the Airbrush and the Impact of the Conservation Treatment of Airbrushed...
This December, INCCA will delve into the conservation of LEDs with a particular focus on Jenny Holzer’s work. Over two sessions and through several case studies and contributions, we’ll explore topics...