Modern conservation and restoration practices are underpinned by cutting edge technologies. An increasing number of cultural institutions are also leveraging the latest audio-visual and social media innovations to boost engagement with the processes safeguarding priceless artworks and artefacts.
In a sector ever-hungry to reach new audiences, 2019 has seen Notre Dame’s recovery from fire damage stimulate global debate over the role of restoration and the Rijksmuseum turn conservation into a must-watch event.
Read an excellent piece on both cases at Museums+Heritage Advisor.