Tag: art conservation
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End of an Era: The Irma Stern Museum at UCT Closes Its Doors for Good
Historic Closure of a South African Art Landmark The Irma Stern Museum at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shut its doors for good, marking the end of an era for South Africa’s contemporary art scene. After more than half a century of housing Irma Stern’s remarkable works and serving as a cultural beacon…
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Forensic Imaging Reveals Hidden Layers in Nolan’s Ned Kelly
Forensic imaging opens a window into Nolan’s Ned Kelly universe Conservators and scientists are applying techniques once reserved for crime labs and medical research to Sidney Nolan’s iconic Ned Kelly paintings. At the Canberra Museum and Gallery, a multidisciplinary team is using advanced imaging to peer beneath the flat, homogenous surface produced by Nolan’s choice…
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Forensic Imaging Reveals Hidden Layers Under Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly Paintings
Unveiling the unseen: forensic imaging in a revered Australian art saga In Canberra, a team of conservators and scientists is using techniques once reserved for crime labs and medical research to peer beneath the surface of Sidney Nolan’s iconic Ned Kelly paintings. The project, led by the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMG), aims to uncover…