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How to Store Works on Paper
Most stable works on paper should be stored flat, individually supported in a conservation-quality folder, mat, or enclosure, and placed in a fitted box or shallow drawer.
How to Store Works on Paper
Most stable works on paper should be stored flat, individually supported in a conservation-quality folder, mat, or enclosure, and placed in a fitted box or shallow drawer.
How to Store Paintings Safely
Store paintings in a clean, secure, monitored space away from water, floors, exterior walls, heat, direct light, pests, and traffic.
How to Store Paintings Safely
Store paintings in a clean, secure, monitored space away from water, floors, exterior walls, heat, direct light, pests, and traffic.
Safe Temperature and Humidity for Art
There is no universal temperature and relative-humidity setting that is safe for every artwork. Many mixed collections are managed in a moderate, stable human-comfort range, but the correct target depends...
Safe Temperature and Humidity for Art
There is no universal temperature and relative-humidity setting that is safe for every artwork. Many mixed collections are managed in a moderate, stable human-comfort range, but the correct target depends...
How Light Damages Artwork
Light damages artwork by supplying energy that can break chemical bonds, fade colorants, yellow or weaken paper and textiles, and alter coatings and plastics.
How Light Damages Artwork
Light damages artwork by supplying energy that can break chemical bonds, fade colorants, yellow or weaken paper and textiles, and alter coatings and plastics.
How to Handle Artwork Safely
Handle artwork safely by identifying the object and its weak points, documenting its condition, preparing a clear route and padded destination, choosing clean hands or suitable gloves for the material,...
How to Handle Artwork Safely
Handle artwork safely by identifying the object and its weak points, documenting its condition, preparing a clear route and padded destination, choosing clean hands or suitable gloves for the material,...
How to Catalog an Art Collection
Catalog an art collection by assigning every work a persistent identifier, creating one authoritative object record, and linking that record to images, location history, provenance, condition, exhibitions, loans, rights, and...
How to Catalog an Art Collection
Catalog an art collection by assigning every work a persistent identifier, creating one authoritative object record, and linking that record to images, location history, provenance, condition, exhibitions, loans, rights, and...