PRESS RELEASE New York, NY – April 15, 2024 Conserv, a pioneering provider of environmental monitoring solutions for cultural heritage institutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic investment from Christie’s Ventures, the investment arm of the renowned...
Museum security is not just about safeguarding artwork and collections from physical threats; it’s about ensuring both the preservation and continued accessibility of cultural heritage. Because of this, a multifaceted approach is crucial. This article will...
What does it take to plan and execute successful traveling museum exhibits? From making sure an object requested fits the story the exhibit is trying to tell, to ensuring it arrives safely at its destination with all its paperwork in order, traveling collections are...
Just like museums and galleries, archives and libraries must pay close attention to the temperature and humidity conditions in their spaces. It would be tempting to think or expect that archive collections are not as materially diverse as ethnographic museum...
Environmental monitoring is a key aspect of preventive conservation for heritage collections. It involves measuring and recording environmental parameters, such as temperature, relative humidity, light, and pollutants, that can affect the longevity of cultural...
Technology in libraries is not a new phenomenon. Libraries are always experimenting with and adopting new technologies for the benefit of their patrons. From installing electric lights in the 19th century all the way through providing microfiche machines, to computer...