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Author Archives: Scott M. Haskins
WPA historic mural restoration expert Scott M. Haskins is interviewed by Sirius FM 143 national talk radio Julie Rose
This article has been syndicated at www.NewsReleaseWire.com/256244 What does it mean to be syndicated? See end of article. The recent international attention of the finding, saving and conservation of the mural painted during the Depression Era for the Richmond California Post … Continue reading
Posted in FACL in the media, Murals, Professional activities, Saving Public Art
Tagged WPA Mural Restoration
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National Magazine Photo Shoot On Art Restoration
A nationally distributed-online and in-print magazine is featuring Fine Art Conservation Laboratories for the painting restoration of a high profile historical painting (which will, for the time, remain nameless… sorry). The photographer thought he would grab a couple of quick … Continue reading
Lost Post Office WPA Mural Found, Restored, and Installed in San Francisco Bay Museum
WPA mural saved, preserved, restored and installed in Bay Area museum. Chat with Fine Art Conservation Laboratories about your art. Continue reading
Posted in FACL in the media, Historic Buildings - Construction Sites, Murals
Tagged Mural conservation, WPA Murals
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A 2,000 Year Old Greek Geared Calculator For Astronomy
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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A Section of Santa Barbara Mission Original 1785 Lienzo Mural Restored And On Display
I’ve posted previously about the exciting research, fundraising and mural conservation efforts for an extremely important and historic element of the main chapel of the Santa Barbara Mission. The 1786 backdrop was designed with architectural features, statues and lots of … Continue reading
Posted in Historic Buildings - Construction Sites, Historic Preservation, In Lab, Murals, Painting on canvas
Tagged Earthquake Damage of Murals
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Rediscovering The Important Genius of The Woman Who Broke The Mold of French Fine Art High Society At The End Of The 1880’s, Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann
Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann was born in Poland of German parents, who painted in Italy, was adored in France, admitted to the harems of the Ottomans and got away with creating erotic paintings of mermaids. She is considered an important figure in opening … Continue reading
Posted in In Lab, Painting on canvas
Tagged restore a painting
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You Think Your Art Has Faded? Maybe Not.
Fading of art is something about which I get a lot of questions. Some of the types of items that I notice fade the fastest and of which there is the biggest change of color are: Many Asian cultural items … Continue reading
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