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Restoring da Vinci's 'St. John the Baptist' | Conservation Lab
Leonardo’s disputed Renaissance masterpiece reemerges from under 15 layers of varnish.
Inside an Independent Book Restorer’s Studio | Conservation Lab
In a Lower Manhattan neighborhood where few old businesses survive, Judith Ivry has managed to keep her bookbinding studio afloat for the last 25 years.
An Ancient Japanese Scroll Gets Pieced Back Together | Conservation Lab
How many conservators does it take to repair a 60-square-foot scroll?
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.
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.
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.
When Regular Tools Don’t Cut It, Make 'Em Yourself | Conservation Lab
Conserving one-of-a-kind objects calls for unique solutions.
Meet the DIY Custodians Saving Athens' Street Art | Conservation Lab
Guerrilla art gets its own team of guerrilla conservators.