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Last week we described how conservators in the BKM conservation lab have been combining analytical t
We’ve all seen the effect of unexpected and uncontrolled encounters between paper and moisture. Whet
Mr. Kim (1997), a delightful sculpture by Nam Jun Paik, was recently on view in the Museum’s new Kor
In 1939 Walt Disney Studios purchased hundreds of Airline Chairs for their new studio in Burbank, Lo
The Brooklyn Museum collection includes twelve monumental alabaster reliefs from the Northwest Palac
“William William’s portrait of Deborah Hall is a constant presence in the Conservation Lab whi
New materials and creative strategies are needed to combat the deterioration of elastomeric componen
“I’m missing the Weil-Worgelt Study, the Art Deco Period Room on the 4th floor Decorativ
The city of Raqqa, in modern Syria, was a major center for the production of ceramics in the medieva
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
If you tried to visit Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party last week, you were likely disappointed to hea
This small Fabergé watch-clock dates to the late 19th century. The clock’s interior and complication
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
Dated c. 12th-3th century, this Goryeo Dynasty Korean pitcher, or ewer, is made of bronze. Many Gory
The Brooklyn Museum’s papyrus collection comprises nearly three hundred individual documents dating
I loved last summer’s site specific installationby Kara Walker in the old Domino Sugar Factory Wareh
Electrical cords can be a nuisance, whether in your home or in a museum collection. Over time they g
Are these real tusks? Research in the conservation lab is often focused on identifying materials lik
Artists pour their creativity into more than just imagery and concept; they also get innovative when
Conservators relish the chance to nerd-out over historic artist materials. What’s even more exciting
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