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Travel to interesting places associated with art conservation

A 2,000 Year Old Greek Geared Calculator For Astronomy

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

This is not an article about art conservation but the incredible technology known and produced anciently was irresistible to me for posting. I hope you find this a wondrous evidence of the human mind… especially in ancient times. I had … Continue reading →

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Protecting The Kobe Bryant Memorial Mural 2020 With An Anti-Graffiti Coating

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

I was in downtown Los Angeles this morning for the memorial of Kobe Bryant and to inaugurate the completion of a memorial mural of Kobe by renowned artist Paul Daniels​. A couple of weeks ago the artist brought us on … Continue reading →

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Art Nouveau Rediscovered at the San Pellegrino, Italy Grand Hotel Art and Decoration Restoration Project

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Art Nouveau mural restoration and over-paint removal project rediscovers acres of original 1904 decorations and art! This amazing work is part of the complete restoration of this Grand Hotel in San Pellegrino (BG), Italy which has stood abandoned since the early … Continue reading →

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The importance of getting quality, professional, expert mural conservation consultation services

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

The importance of getting quality, professional, expert mural conservation consultation services Using examples of scagliola decorations in Italy and mural restoration projects Last week I was in the Cannaregio neighborhood of Venice, Italy in a residential area and turning a … Continue reading →

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Historic Murals With American (Human) Values… Restoring art with a social conscience.

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

I’ve been doing mural conservation since 1975 and got my start in Italy. Since then, I have enjoyed working on wonderful historic and artistic murals in historic buildings and public places all over the United States and internationally. I love … Continue reading →

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Art Restoration Services, San Diego

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Scott M. Haskins

This last week I was in San Diego, CA visiting clients and making new connections in the painting conservation profession and for the first time decided to stay at a downtown Marriott Hotel. Downtown is quite the urban cement jungle … Continue reading →

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Is Street Art Worth Saving? A Conundrum! International mastermind group debates mural and art conservation issues

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Scott M. Haskins

Is Street Art Worth Saving? A Conundrum! International mastermind group debates mural and art conservation issues for contemporary art murals in public places By Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator  Trying to conserve, as a general idea, contemporary street art has … Continue reading →

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Masterclass of Conservation Issues for Contemporary Art Murals in Public Places

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Scott M. Haskins

Murals by living artists in public venues are mostly located throughout city locations accessible by the public. The international problems with their protection, preservation and restoration are common issues confronted by specialized art conservation professionals hired by city governments, historical … Continue reading →

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Painting Restoration Testimonial from Salt Lake City of an Historic Portrait of George Washington

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Scott M. Haskins

This is something we see all the time in our painting conservation laboratory; someone accidentally pokes the 19th century painting on canvas with very little effort and causes a hole or rip. Sometimes its amazing how fragile these paintings are. … Continue reading →

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Preservation and Restoration of a very cute 27 ft. mural, Animal Circus by Hubbel Reed McBride c.1940. Its lining and stabilization.

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Scott M. Haskins

I can’t imagine that anyone would want to destroy such a quality painting and fun subject matter as this painting. I’d like to share the fun subject matter of a mural that was saved from demolition in Denver, Colorado. Animal … Continue reading →

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