Art Conservators Gallery

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Conservators and preparators work to install a wall of graphic material by Egyptian graphic artist,
Last week we described how conservators in the BKM conservation lab have been combining analytical t
Mr. Kim (1997), a delightful sculpture by Nam Jun Paik, was recently on view in the Museum’s new Kor
New pads were created using Neoprene (polychloroprene) rubber sheet to replace the degraded rubber d
Conservators often encounter objects that have been previously treated or restored. One of the most
In September, this animal mummy will be joining theexhibition Lost Egypt, a long term loan developed
It’s that time of year again! Twice a year, The Dinner Party undergoes an extensive cleaning by cons
Created in the late 19th century in Shiraz, Iran, this object is one of four large panels from a dec
Many objects within the Brooklyn Museum collection were found on excavations including this beautifu
The Brooklyn Museum’s papyrus collection comprises nearly three hundred individual documents dating
Are these real tusks? Research in the conservation lab is often focused on identifying materials lik
Conservators relish the chance to nerd-out over historic artist materials. What’s even more exciting
In addition to working directly on objects, conservators spend a lot of time researching the materia
If you visit the museum this summer, you may notice a conspicuous absence in the 5th Floor American 
During an object’s use or as a result of archaeological burial, objects, particularly ceramics can b
A team of objects and paintings conservators in the Brooklyn Museum Conservation Lab have been worki
Over a year ago, our conservators began examining some of our ancient Egyptian portrait panel painti
Conservators at the Brooklyn Museum examined and analyzed the fabric in this egúngún masquerade danc
Conservators are interested in what surrounds art objects. So, what surrounds them? Cases and crates
In addition to charcoal drawings addressing current events, Robert Longo frequently delves into art
Paper conservators often employ the use of transmitted light during the examination of works on pape
How do museum records help conservators take care of objects? This ancient Egyptian Battle Axe with
Conservators use scientific instrumentation to examine and analyze artworks to determine how they we
On May 3, Liz Johnson Artur: Dusha opened at the Brooklyn Museum. The exhibit showcases Artur’
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