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• Video The Hartwell Memorial Window | Artwork Spotlight 5:44 July 1, 2021
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Conservation Spotlight

Go behind the scenes with conservators and conservation scientists to uncover secrets about artists' materials, practices, and even works thought to be lost.

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• Preserving the Transcendental within Charles Burchfield’s Frame by Mardy Sears A conservator’s keen eye ensures that Charles Burchfield’s watercolor and frame are protected for years to come.

• The Cycle of Destruction and Repair: Conserving a Thanjavur Painting by Elizabeth Wigfield and Ross Bernhaut

• The Image Reappears: Discovering the Origins of a Puzzling Dalí by Caitlin Haskell and Jennifer R. Cohen

• An Ancient Survivor

• Conversation: Cleaner and Greener—Conserving the Lions of Michigan Avenue

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