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300 Year Old Buddha’s Lacquer and Gold Leaf Layers Stabilized and Preserved At The Mission Inn, Riverside CA
This article was syndicated for USA national redistribution. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See explanation at end of article. The Friends of the Mission Inn, established in 1969, funds restoration of the historic art collection and … Continue reading
Posted in FACL in the media, Historic Buildings - Construction Sites, Saving Public Art
Tagged devotional art, Public art, religious art
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Insanity Prevailing – Statue of David Set Fire in Florence
This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. In Florence, Italy the black cloth that covers the marble statue of David was set fire … Continue reading
Posted in In The News About Art Conservation
Tagged Public art
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“That’s Texas for you!” Is it the type of job… or is it me?!
I had something happen to me and I’m not sure what to think about it… whether it’s odd or funny or…? As you can see from previous posts, we are working on the side of a freeway in Grand Prairie … Continue reading
Posted in Murals
Tagged mural restoration, Public art
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WPA mural experts say painted over school art was vandalism
Recognized as a national expert in mural conservation, CNN and the New Jersey Herald call Scott M. Haskins to review details (fact check) of the article and quote him… National News http://www.njherald.com/article/20180616/AP/306169936 This Aug. 5, 2015 photo provided by Frank … Continue reading
Posted in Consultations, Expert Witness/Legal Testimony, FACL in the media, Historic Buildings - Construction Sites, Murals, Professional activities
Tagged Public art
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Public Art Protection Varnishing Murals and Oil Paintings for Future Maintenance
A common concern for public art on display is protection against accidents, even vandalism, and to find a way to make the often valuable artwork safe for maintenance. Seismic safety, especially along the Wasatch Front in Utah, both for the … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster/Emergency Response, Murals
Tagged mural protection, Public art
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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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