Art Speaks: The Conservation of the Garnsey Murals

When the preservation of a painting moves from easel to wall, the logistics of a conservation project grow in exciting ways. This talk will focus on the technical analysis and conservation treatment of the Garnsey Murals in Gallery 203 and the complex decision-making involved in a large-scale, public-facing project. Join SLAM conservator Courtney June Books and conservation interns Alex Chipkin and Laura Richter for a glimpse into their team’s work. They will discuss how conservators tackle various challenges, including anything from cleaning decades’ worth of sooty grime to removing bowling alley wax from paint layers. This conservation project, occurring during the summer of 2021, aims to ensure that these architectural decorations last for generations to come.

This virtual program will take place via Zoom and will include opportunities for participants to ask questions with the Q&A feature. Attendees’ mics and cameras will not be activated. This event will have automated closed captions through Zoom.

Attendees must register to receive the Zoom link. Capacity for the live program is limited.

A closed-captioned recording of the program will be available on the Museum’s YouTube channel and website in the weeks following.