Lowell Lecture
Curated Conversations: Monumental and Miniature: Conservation at the MFA
Date & Time
Nov. 5, 2017 at 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115
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The conservation of objects and sculpture large and small includes the care and preservation of cultural heritage, from antiquities and ancient monuments, to intricately worked historic objects. Contemporary art presents unique challenges for conservation including time-based media (such as video), computer-based works, and performance art. Pamela Hatchfield, Robert P. and Carol T. Henderson Head of Objects Conservation, takes you through the galleries to consider monumental treatment projects and delicate restorations, outlining preventive aspects of conservation, and what it takes to care for the MFA’s collections.