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Removing Graffiti From Murals
Important to note: these details and problems are specific to painted surfaces like murals or painted sculpture. Removal of graffiti from untreated stone, concrete and other building materials is a different discussion. This information was requested as follow up to … Continue reading
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Example of City Mural Maintenance Proposal (Graffiti Removal)- Ideas for Discussion
Given previous requests, I thought I’d throw up an example of a maintenance plan for a city in Southern California. Our arrangements are customized to meet the needs of the community. This particular maintenance proposal was only two pages but … Continue reading
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Does a Public Art Mural Need Varnish If Graffiti Is Not A Problem?
This article has been syndicated for US distribution. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. With Practical Considerations for … Continue reading
Posted in Murals, Saving Public Art
Tagged anti-graffiti mural protection, public art maintenance
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Video Surveillance of Public Art Mural- Catching Graffiti Vandals
This original blog post of graffiti removal and catching graffiti vandals with video cameras was written in 2011… 9 years ago. Now, with hind-sight being 20/20, I’ve added a few UPDATE comments at the end of this blog post. This … Continue reading
Posted in Murals
Tagged 1984 Summer Olympics, Conservation-restoration, Graffiti, Kent Twitchell, Los Angeles, Mural, Public art, video surveillance
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Iconic Mural Painted Out Instead Of Removing Graffiti – Save Freeway Murals
Iconic Mural Painted Out Instead Of Removing Graffiti On 110 Freeway in South Bay, Los Angeles By Scott M. Haskins Aug. 2020 Veteran journalist Nick Green called me on the phone asking intelligent questions about the legalities of painting our … Continue reading
Iconic Mural Painted Out Instead Of Removing Graffiti On 110 Freeway in South Bay, Los Angeles
By Scott M. Haskins Veteran journalist Nick Green called me on the phone asking intelligent questions about the legalities of painting our murals and what rights artists have. We also discussed the options of future mural restoration, protection of public … Continue reading
Posted in FACL in the media, Murals
Tagged graffiti on mural
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Protecting The Kobe Bryant Memorial Mural 2020 With An Anti-Graffiti Coating
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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Tagged anti-graffiti mural protection
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Public Art Mural’s Graffiti Protection Coating (Our Multi-Layer Applications) Is Put To The Test
This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator Feb. 26, 2023 Click on this link to see the details … Continue reading
Is Removing Graffiti A Useless Waste Of Effort?
I had this dialog about the Jim Morphesis Monument mural by Kent Twitchell. We have just completed the graffiti removal, conservation/preservation and restoration this last week. Good questions and straight answers: Laura: I love that piece, and it … Continue reading
Varnishing a Mural – Antigraffiti Measures- Protecting Public Art Testimonial
This educational article is of value to artists planning to paint a mural in a public location. It is also invaluable for public offices and departments planning to place public art. Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL, Inc.) has a 3 … Continue reading
