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Abigail Mack Art Conservation

ART CONSERVATION

When an art object requires special care

What is Art Conservation?

The focus of the field of Art Conservation is the preservation of art objects. This is done through the practice of restoration which is informed by the study of materials that comprise art objects; materials used for the repair of art; display, storage and transit environment for art objects.

Please see these links for more information on Art Conservation:

Buffalo State University - What is Art Conservation?

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works

In 2007 Ms Mack was approved to be a Professional Associate for the American Institute for Conservation of Artistic and Historic Works (AIC). Through peer review and recommendation AIC supports Ms Mack's standing within the field of Art Conservation and maintains her name as part of AIC's list of conservators in private practice. Her work adheres to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and is qualified to work independently and supervise other conservators. Please see the AIC link above for more information about the governing guidelines within AIC and Professional Associate standing.

 

Contact Information:
P.O. BOX 155
RED HOOK, NY 12571
STUDIO (845) 758-4054
e-mail: amack@abigailmack.com

Removing a poultice style, cleaning pad from a soiled area of a 16th century marble relief.
Removing a poultice style, cleaning pad from a soiled area of a 16th century marble relief.

Ms Mack applies an archival and reversible protective coating to a modern steel sculpture.
Ms Mack applies an archival and reversible protective coating to a modern steel sculpture.

Inpainting fills after stabilization and repair. Yuri Gorbechev ceramic tile, privately owned.
Inpainting fills after stabilization and repair. Yuri Gorbechev ceramic tile, privately owned.

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