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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Sculptures and mixed-media pieces should be placed on stable surfaces. In areas prone to hurricanes or strong winds, avoid displaying art near windows or doors where flying debris could cause damage. For outdoor sculptures, additional measures are necessary. For outdoor sculptures, additional measures are necessary.

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Chief Conservator, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

WCG

The Chief Conservator has primary responsibility for the conservation of works of art in the museum’s collection and for overseeing all aspects of the Goode Center, including treatment of objects, technical analysis, scientific research, and the supervision of departmental staff and contract employees. Ability to wear a respirator. .

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Hanging and Framing FAQs

Fine Art Estates

Although an interesting design idea, and maybe the only place the owner of this house had to hang this suite of works, it presents a very dangerous hanging problem that needed to be addressed by a professional fine art services company, not the furniture mover. Is it better to use mirror hangers (D rings) or wire to hang a work?

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Practical Tips for Safely Transporting Artwork.

Fine Art Estates

I did not use these here because most people do not have these materials readily available. Most galleries are happy to wrap a work in bubble wrap or other appropriate material if they know you are coming. The foam core and insulation material will protect sensitive finishes like gold leaf frames.

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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design

Invaluable

However, the underlying defining principles hold true in the art that emerged from the movement: a rejection of history and traditional concepts like realism, innovation, and experimentation (shown in abstract shapes, colors, and lines), and an emphasis on new materials and techniques. Juan Gris, Portrait of Pablo Picasso, 1912.

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Four Artwork Storage Solutions

Fine Art Estates

One can either procure off site storage at a bonded fine art storage facility, or make space at home by assessing the dimensional space the art will take up that is currently resting and building rack spaces that are designed to safely accommodate it, taking into account your future needs.

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WCG Private Practice Seminar

WCG

Morning Sessions: Casey Wigglesworth Vice President Fine Art Insurance with Huntington Block Casey Wigglesworth is Vice President of Programs at Huntington T. Casey currently manages HTB’s Fine Art and Musical Instrument specialty insurance programs. Join or renew at www.washingtonconservationguild.org/membership.