Category Archives: Disaster/Emergency Response

Fine Art Conservation Laboratories: Disaster Response Services for Art and Collectibles

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Flora Arguilla

FACL, Inc. is a leading provider of disaster response services for art and collectibles. We have over 30 years of experience and have worked on a wide variety of items, including paintings, murals, heirlooms, and collectibles. We understand that art … Continue reading →

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Art Restoration of Buddhist Thangkas And Unlikely Blessings From Technology

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

Derived From An Excellent Article by Ann Shaftel, Art Conservator Edits and Additions by Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator (All content used with permission) This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is … Continue reading →

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Protecting Collectibles at Home – A painful lesson to be learned from the “professionals” at the Borghese Gallery in Rome

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Scott M. Haskins

This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. A painful lesson to be learned from the “professionals” at the Borghese Gallery in Rome for … Continue reading →

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Ancestor’s Portrait Oil Painting Restoration Testimonial Los Angeles

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Scott M. Haskins

This article has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com” See end of article for why this is a big deal. Answering people’s questions (and worries) about preserving and saving family portraits of ancestors has always been a great pleasure of mine. I, myself, … Continue reading →

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Should I Put Glass In Front Of My Painting When I Frame It?

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

This article has been syndicated at www.NewsReleaseWire.com/257654  What does it mean to be syndicated? See end of article. I’m often asked this question by people who are reframing their artwork, so here are a few thoughts that may guide you… … Continue reading →

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Understanding Disaster Risk for Digital Heritage and Memories

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

June 2, 2021 An ICCROM virtual conference and training on preserving your digital memories. It may be a bit “corporate” or professional but the info should be good. Also, remember my publications, which are the most widely distributed and well … Continue reading →

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A Ripped Oil Painting, Salt Lake City; Pets and Art, Antiques and Collectibles Do Not Mix

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

It’s one thing to teach your kids not to play rough around your favorite painting hanging in your house, but it would probably be a lot harder to teach your pets the same thing. Even the most well-behaved dog doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Preservation Houston Award for Mural Conservation Treatments of Historic National Treasure in 2020

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

The restoration of the John Biggers mural at the Blue Triangle Community Center in Houston Texas received the Good Brick Award for excellence in historic preservation. The mural conservation treatments by Fine Art Conservation Laboratories, which saved the badly damaged … Continue reading →

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Smoke Damaged Collectible Restoration Cave Fire Santa Barbara

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

While some structures will be directly affected by the heat and flames, many more are affected by the smoke and ask. If you have smoke damaged contents, do you want the same company who cleans your drapes and sofa to … Continue reading →

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The Great California ShakeOut Risk Management for Business Art Collections

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

  5 Tips to Protect and Save Art, Antiques, Collectibles and Memorabilia from Fine Art Conservation Laboratories Does your office have paintings hanging on the wall? Or maybe sports memorabilia near your desk? They could be in danger of being … Continue reading →

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