Category Archives: In The News About Art Conservation

When the News Says “AI Restored a Painting”

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Scott M. Haskins

by Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator https://www.FineArtConservationLab.com The Ai art restoration coverage practically wrote itself. “A Game-Changer For Restoration,” announced one outlet, declaring AI was “revolutionizing art conservation, restoring centuries-old, damaged paintings in just hours rather than years.” Another ran … Continue reading →

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Historic Mission Inn Sold — What Will Happen to Its Art Collection?!

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Scott M. Haskins

Updated: June 2, 2026 Big news for those acquainted with the historic Mission Inn in Riverside CA and the historic art collections on display that have been owned by Duane and Kelly Roberts since 1985 when they bought the closed … Continue reading →

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Art and Family Heirloom Restoration One Year After the Palisades and Eaton Fires: What We’re Still Saving

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Scott M. Haskins

Smoke damage restoration for artwork and heirlooms is still a daily need one year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, especially for soot, residue, and lingering odor. For many families, the first anniversary of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton–Altadena fires … Continue reading →

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New Grand Egyptian Museum – Grand Opening this week!!! Wow!!!

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Scott M. Haskins

“Your blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com” Its a bit of a coup to get an article syndicated, and its certainly prestigious, as additional “proof” that the info and the author are considered far and wide authoritative and an … Continue reading →

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Saving WPA Pre-World War II Murals by Ross Dickinson From Demolition in Los Angeles

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Scott M. Haskins

“Your blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com” Its a bit of a coup to get an article syndicated, and its certainly prestigious, as additional “proof” that the info and the author are considered far and wide authoritative and an … Continue reading →

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Saving Public Art WPA Pre-World War II Murals by Tyron Comfort From Demolition in Los Angeles

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Scott M. Haskins

Its a bit of a coup to get an article syndicated, and its certainly prestigious, as additional “proof” that the info and the author are considered far and wide authoritative and an expert in the field. This article was syndicated … Continue reading →

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Pezzi Al Muro – talks e mostra online conference (a Lonato del Garda, Lombardy, Italy)

Posted on November 15, 2023 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. Description of the Online Conference Sat. Nov. 18th, 2023 1 am PST The short cycle of … Continue reading →

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Waterhouse Art Gallery Adds Their Positive Energy to the Montecito Art Scene

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

This article was syndicated at the renown ExpertClick.com. To see why syndication is such a big deal, see the end of this article.  Santa Barbara’s most enduring art gallery – The Waterhouse Gallery – has opened an additional new gallery … Continue reading →

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Can AI Artwork Classifications and NFT Tech Contribute To Protect Cultural Heritage?

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Scott M. Haskins

ArticiThis blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See explanation at the end of this blogpost Or, even, do you think its possible that artificial intelligence’s classifying, documenting and analyzing … Continue reading →

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Public Art Mural’s Graffiti Protection Coating (Our Multi-Layer Applications) Is Put To The Test

Posted on March 5, 2023 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. Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator Feb. 26, 2023 Click on this link to see the details … Continue reading →

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