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How many visitors is too many? Paris museums confront 'over-attendance'

Parisian museums face the challenge of balancing high visitor numbers with the need for proper care and conservation of artworks.

Uncovering the palette of the past - Harvard Gazette

South Asian art pigments may have indigenous origins rather than solely European imports, challenging conventional art historical narratives.

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Sao Paulo's Museu de Arte reaches for the sky to smash its space constraints

Masp's expansion enhances its exhibition capacity significantly and preserves the legacy of its founding director.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

Urgent efforts are underway to save Pfizer's historic "Medical Research Through the Ages" mural from demolition as the building is converted into residential apartments.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring historical and contemporary figures in medicine is at risk of being destroyed if not relocated soon.

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

The restoration of Greek drinking cups showcases conservation skills but reveals issues with provenance involving looted antiquities.

This rare mural at Vizcaya is 'dying.' A $750,000 grant will bring it back to life

Vizcaya's delicate mural is deteriorating due to environmental factors, but conservation efforts are underway supported by significant funding.

Rothko Chapel Closes Indefinitely After Suffering Damage During Hurricane Beryl

The Rothko Chapel has closed indefinitely due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, impacting essential artworks and the venue's programming.

Sao Paulo's Museu de Arte reaches for the sky to smash its space constraints

Masp's expansion enhances its exhibition capacity significantly and preserves the legacy of its founding director.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

Urgent efforts are underway to save Pfizer's historic "Medical Research Through the Ages" mural from demolition as the building is converted into residential apartments.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring historical and contemporary figures in medicine is at risk of being destroyed if not relocated soon.

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

The restoration of Greek drinking cups showcases conservation skills but reveals issues with provenance involving looted antiquities.

This rare mural at Vizcaya is 'dying.' A $750,000 grant will bring it back to life

Vizcaya's delicate mural is deteriorating due to environmental factors, but conservation efforts are underway supported by significant funding.

Rothko Chapel Closes Indefinitely After Suffering Damage During Hurricane Beryl

The Rothko Chapel has closed indefinitely due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, impacting essential artworks and the venue's programming.

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How technologies applied in Florence are revolutionising fresco conservation

Assessment of fresco damage involves a subjective tap test, but experts seek scientific methods for greater accuracy.

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A Van Gogh painting, newly authenticated in an unexpected Polish museum, has gone on display in a church dome

Van Gogh's 'Country Huts among Trees' has been conserved and is now displayed in a prominent Warsaw museum honoring John Paul II.

Short List: Upcoming events include 'Silent Sky' at OMSI, RV show, Clowns Without Borders, Oregon Symphony

Monet's 'Waterlilies' exhibit showcases its restored brilliance at Portland Art Museum, running through August 10.

A Van Gogh painting, newly authenticated in an unexpected Polish museum, has gone on display in a church dome

Van Gogh's 'Country Huts among Trees' has been conserved and is now displayed in a prominent Warsaw museum honoring John Paul II.

Short List: Upcoming events include 'Silent Sky' at OMSI, RV show, Clowns Without Borders, Oregon Symphony

Monet's 'Waterlilies' exhibit showcases its restored brilliance at Portland Art Museum, running through August 10.

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Two mystery figures discovered beneath Picasso Blue Period painting

Conservators uncovered a hidden image of a mystery woman beneath Picasso's painting, revealing insights into his creative process during the Blue Period.

Banksy's goat artwork removed from London building

An artwork by Banksy was removed for building renovations but is expected to be preserved for future display.

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Mona Lisa to get a room of her own in Louvre museum renovation

The Mona Lisa will receive a dedicated exhibition space as part of Louvre's renovation to reduce crowding and improve visitor experience.

MFA Boston gets $25m gift to renovate galleries and add staff

MFA Boston receives $25 million from the Wyss Foundation for major renovations, adding galleries and staff.

Mona Lisa to get a room of her own in Louvre museum renovation

The Mona Lisa will receive a dedicated exhibition space as part of Louvre's renovation to reduce crowding and improve visitor experience.

MFA Boston gets $25m gift to renovate galleries and add staff

MFA Boston receives $25 million from the Wyss Foundation for major renovations, adding galleries and staff.

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Decades Ago, Students Attacked the Iron Horse.' Now It Rides Again.

The famous sculpture in Athens, Ga. is an abstract steel horse, controversial and intriguing, reflecting deeper societal debates.

The Iron Horse underwent conservation due to its damaged condition, raising questions about its contentious history on campus.

AI helps ID paint chemistry of Berlin Wall murals

Machine learning enhances the precision of handheld Raman spectroscopy for on-site pigment analysis.

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Getting Handsy with Monet's 'Water Lilies'

Charlotte Ameringer conserves Monet's painting by removing its over-varnishing, revealing its true colors while documenting the process for educational purposes.

Churchill's Monet-restored after many years of cigar smoke-goes on show in Courtauld blockbuster

Winston Churchill's cigar smoking altered the preservation state of Monet's Charing Cross Bridge painting.

Getting Handsy with Monet's 'Water Lilies'

Charlotte Ameringer conserves Monet's painting by removing its over-varnishing, revealing its true colors while documenting the process for educational purposes.

Churchill's Monet-restored after many years of cigar smoke-goes on show in Courtauld blockbuster

Winston Churchill's cigar smoking altered the preservation state of Monet's Charing Cross Bridge painting.

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Restoration begins on rare Ludovico Mazzolino painting at the National Gallery of Ireland

Ludovico Mazzolino's 'The Crossing of the Red Sea' is undergoing conservation to allow for its first public display after nearly a century.

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A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

The iconic mural at Pfizer's NYC headquarters faces possible destruction due to building renovations, as conservationists scramble to relocate it.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

The future of a historic mural at Pfizer's former headquarters hangs in the balance as conservationists seek a new location before its imminent demolition.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

The mural "Medical Research Through the Ages" faces potential destruction as Pfizer's headquarters is converted, prompting urgent efforts to find it a new home.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

The iconic mural at Pfizer's NYC headquarters faces possible destruction due to building renovations, as conservationists scramble to relocate it.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

The future of a historic mural at Pfizer's former headquarters hangs in the balance as conservationists seek a new location before its imminent demolition.

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

The mural "Medical Research Through the Ages" faces potential destruction as Pfizer's headquarters is converted, prompting urgent efforts to find it a new home.

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Miami's Vizcaya Museum will save century-old pool-grotto mural with National Park Service grant

The 107-year-old ceiling mural at Vizcaya Museum will be restored with a $750,000 National Park Service grant to preserve this unique artwork.

A Scientist's Quest to Decode Vermeer's True Colours | The Walrus

Fidelity of color in historic paintings is crucial for heritage scientists like Frederik Vanmeert, who meticulously examines artworks at microscopic levels to understand artists' original intentions.

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How many visitors is too many? Paris museums confront 'over-attendance'

Uncovering the palette of the past - Harvard Gazette

Sao Paulo's Museu de Arte reaches for the sky to smash its space constraints

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

This rare mural at Vizcaya is 'dying.' A $750,000 grant will bring it back to life

Rothko Chapel Closes Indefinitely After Suffering Damage During Hurricane Beryl

Sao Paulo's Museu de Arte reaches for the sky to smash its space constraints

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

This rare mural at Vizcaya is 'dying.' A $750,000 grant will bring it back to life

Rothko Chapel Closes Indefinitely After Suffering Damage During Hurricane Beryl

How technologies applied in Florence are revolutionising fresco conservation

A Van Gogh painting, newly authenticated in an unexpected Polish museum, has gone on display in a church dome

Short List: Upcoming events include 'Silent Sky' at OMSI, RV show, Clowns Without Borders, Oregon Symphony

A Van Gogh painting, newly authenticated in an unexpected Polish museum, has gone on display in a church dome

Short List: Upcoming events include 'Silent Sky' at OMSI, RV show, Clowns Without Borders, Oregon Symphony

Two mystery figures discovered beneath Picasso Blue Period painting

Banksy's goat artwork removed from London building

Mona Lisa to get a room of her own in Louvre museum renovation

MFA Boston gets $25m gift to renovate galleries and add staff

Mona Lisa to get a room of her own in Louvre museum renovation

MFA Boston gets $25m gift to renovate galleries and add staff

Decades Ago, Students Attacked the Iron Horse.' Now It Rides Again.

AI helps ID paint chemistry of Berlin Wall murals

Getting Handsy with Monet's 'Water Lilies'

Churchill's Monet-restored after many years of cigar smoke-goes on show in Courtauld blockbuster

Getting Handsy with Monet's 'Water Lilies'

Churchill's Monet-restored after many years of cigar smoke-goes on show in Courtauld blockbuster

Restoration begins on rare Ludovico Mazzolino painting at the National Gallery of Ireland

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

Miami's Vizcaya Museum will save century-old pool-grotto mural with National Park Service grant

A Scientist's Quest to Decode Vermeer's True Colours | The Walrus

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