We have learned while specializing in the field of conservation of cultural property (more specifically art, in the present discussion), about the specific type of material that should be used while mounting a painting on paper. The technique also matters a lot. One common technique of mounting involves creating ‘hinges’ on the mount board…
Beyond Display: Why Museums Need Strong Policies to Protect What Matters Museums are not just buildings filled with artifacts—they are guardians of memory, identity, and continuity. They hold the tangible expressions of our shared past, from handcrafted textiles and ancient tools to rare manuscripts and ceremonial objects. But behind every well-lit gallery and carefully curated…
Anoxic treatment system isolates the objects to be preserved into anoxic (without oxygen or oxygen deprived) micro environments, protects them from insects, aerobic biological threats and dust. Over the past decade many museums have increased their use of inert gases to eliminate insects from infested objects. The reasons are clear, practical experience has shown that conventional fumigants can…
