Noémie Jennifer
An Ancient Japanese Scroll Gets Pieced Back Together | Conservation Lab
How many conservators does it take to repair a 60-square-foot scroll?
Japanese Artist Transforms Old Newspapers Into Expressive Creatures
Chie Hitotsuyama upcycles the animal kingdom in a colorful sculpture series.
10 Delightfully Strange Objects from New York’s Newest Antiques Fair
TEFAF New York is basically a playground for retired millionaires. We navigated their world and found objects that can appeal to the eccentrics among us all.
To Save Dorothy’s Red Slippers, It May Take a Wizard | Conservation Lab
With three clicks and $300,000, the Smithsonian hopes to #KeepThemRuby for at least another century.
How to Keep Kinetic Art Moving | Conservation Lab
Modern art conservator Lydia Beerkens prevents kinetic artworks from becoming still lives.
Live Rich on a Dime with These Extravagant Paper Wigs
Russian paper artist Asya Kozina reimagines historical hairstyles from the era of 'more is more.'
The Artful Science of Mending Works on Paper | Conservation Lab
The paper conservators at Alvarez Fine Arts Services, a private studio in New York, restore everything from Matisse prints to beloved family heirlooms.
How the Brooklyn Museum Cares for Its Collection | Conservation Lab
From rescuing George Washington, to repairing ancient papyrus scrolls, the caretakers of the Brooklyn Museum’s collection gave us a tour of their inner sanctum.
Weave Your Way Through Magnified Photos of Fabric | Conservation Lab
Microscopic views of textiles and threads help conservators string together clues about an object’s making.
Eroding Soap Bust Gets a Clean Slate | Conservation Lab
Soap does not age gracefully—conservators at the Hirshhorn learned that the hard way.
It’s Time to Rethink How We See Indigenous Australian Art
To borrow the words of curator Stephen Gilchrist: “There’s more to Indigenous art than just dots and bark painting.”
The Race to Save Computer-Based Art | Conservation Lab
When it comes to the conservation of computer-based art, the code has yet to be written—but a groundbreaking initiative at the Guggenheim could help establish standards for the industry.