Category Archives: Travel

Travel to interesting places associated with art conservation

During Our Mural Restoration Project in the Heart of Hollywood We Saw Some Cool Stuff!

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Scott M. Haskins

Located in the area of the Hollywood Bowl, is the 1988 mural that was painted as a memorial to the successful research that controls AIDS, entitled “Blue Moon Trilogy,” that we restored for the city of Los Angeles this last … Continue reading →

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Mural Conservation Treatments and Historic Preservation Studies Discover Important Italian Artwork and History In The Garda Lake Area

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

This article has been syndicated at www.NewsReleaseWire.com/257855 What does it mean to be syndicated? See end of article. Magical murals are being discovered from the early 1600s in northern Italy that are an amazing example of the genius of illusion … Continue reading →

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Garda in USA

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

Cultural event about Garda Lake in the USA A very special invite from Scott M. Haskins and Fine Art Conservation Laboratories to have, as our guest, an authentic Northern Italian lunch and live Garda Lake Italian cultural webinar THIS SATURDAY … Continue reading →

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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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