#art-preservation

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Photography
fromColossal
11 hours ago

Cuba's Distinctive Architecture Glows in Vibrant Photos by James Kerwin

James Kerwin captures the elegance and decay of Caribbean architecture in his series Time Suspended.
fromappdevelopermagazine.com
7 months ago

How Nightdive Studios is future-proofing the video game past

Atari's Nightdive Studios is dedicated to preserving video games as art through remastering classics for modern audiences.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

George Lucas Graces the Comic-Con Stage for the First Time Ever

George Lucas discussed the importance of his new museum focused on honoring underrated art pieces, especially in the context of social significance and recognition.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

Bill Viola's complete moving-image works and a William Dobson self-portrait: the latest acquisitions round-up

William Dobson, a prominent painter of the 17th century, became the court artist for the exiled Charles I but died in poverty, leaving only around 60 paintings.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The perils of bringing the Bayeux tapestry to Britain | Letters

Bayeux tapestry's loan exemplifies art's role in diplomacy, similar to the Mona Lisa's 1963 exhibit.
SF real estate
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Embarcadero Plaza's Maligned Brutalist Fountain Likely Done For, According to Rec and Parks Official

Restoration of the Vaillancourt Fountain exceeds budget and is not included in the plaza renovation plans.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Tour an Awe-Inspiring Midcentury House by a Frank Lloyd Wright Protege

"The client has an extensive art collection, and we all had lots to say as to what got used. But she was very clear that she didn't want us to design around the art because she changes it constantly."
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've been told off for taking snaps too': our critic on the selfie-taking crackdown at the Uffizi gallery

The recent incidents in Florence and Verona highlight the conflict between social media engagement and the preservation of cultural heritage in museums.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Uffizi director to 'limit' selfies after posing visitor damages 18th-century painting

Selfie restrictions introduced at Uffizi Galleries after tourist damaged an 18th-century portrait.
Management emphasizes the need for respect and preservation of cultural heritage amidst selfie culture.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Save the chicken-wire Mr Darcy! The push to preserve the fantastical works of Wigan's Gaudi'

Kevin Duffy's unique artistic vision transformed discarded materials into a captivating outdoor art environment, inspiring curiosity and reflection despite the looming threat of its loss.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Black quilters of 'Routed West' stitched proof of what lasts - 48 hills

Quilts in 'Routed West' showcase ingenuity and cultural history, serving as vital warmth for Black families during the Second Great Migration.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Longtime Brooklyn Heights resident and civic activist wins kudos for revival of Randall's Island

Diane Keehner, affectionately known as Pinky, played a pivotal role in revitalizing Brooklyn Heights and later turned her attention to the neglected Randall's Island.
Brooklyn
Renovation
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why the Met brought a 200-foot-long window back to life in its renovated wing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing has reopened after renovations that showcase a striking glass wall and improved art visibility.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

UC Berkeley art museum to exhibit 20th century African American quilts

"Preserving the quilts requires stringent procedures involving oxygen removal, antiseptic cleaning and six-month incubation periods to discover any possible mold spores, insects or skin oils."
Mission District
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Government bans early work of Botticelli from being exported out of UK

The UK government imposes a temporary export ban on Botticelli's significant painting to facilitate potential acquisition for British art collections.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What the Cult Singer Daniel Johnston Left Behind

Electric Lady Studios is a music museum preserving iconic artifacts while honoring the emotional legacy of artists such as Daniel Johnston.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto's iconic soap factory mural is in search of a new home the question is, where? | CBC News

The Sunlight Mural, an iconic artwork in Toronto, is now seeking a new home after the Lever Brothers soap factory's demolition.
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