23 days to eternity: This is how “Las Meninas” was restored
During a lunch in 1984, the then Minister of Culture, Javier Solana, informed the President of the Government of the intention to restore “Las Meninas”. A matter of state. Felipe González told him: “Javier, governments can fall for many things. If we don’t do a good job restoring Las Meninas, we will certainly go home. […]
in an ironworks in Calvados involved in the restoration of the Night Cross
Its restoration required almost 1,000 hours of work in Fer Art Forge’s workshop, which employs five people. Although the cross was saved, most of its lead decorations melted during the fire and were therefore returned. Published on May 8, 2024 10:12 am Reading time: 3 minutes Fer Art Forge’s workshop used traditional techniques for the […]
We build with Santa Cecilia for the restoration of Sant’Agnese in Agone – Corriere.it
From CULTURE EDITORIAL On Monday April 22nd, Agnes in Lumen took place, the concert/event of the Baroque Academy directed by Boris Begelman with the soloists Sara Blanch and Andrea Lucchi, to celebrate, among projections and sounds, the restoration of the crypt of the church in Piazza Navona to celebrate Culture calls culture. The seemingly simple […]
The Vatican is engaged in the gigantic restoration of Bernini’s canopy in St. Peter’s Basilica
The golden patterns that the artist drew on his columns and bronzes will be restored. Work begins on February 12th The total costs of around 700,000 euros will be borne by the American organization Knights of Columbus. Interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, with Bernini’s impressive canopy in the center © Fabbrica di […]
The restoration of the Corpus Christi Altar of Girona Cathedral brings to light an original “explosion of color”.
The restoration of Corpus Christi Altar Girona Cathedral allowed you to be seen Original “color explosion”., once the paint has been cleaned from the various passages drawn. one gastronomy which was carried out in two stages and is already approaching the home straight. In fact, it is expected that in a month and a half […]
The penultimate controversy surrounding Notre Dame’s restoration: six 19th-century stained glass windows | Culture
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With or without a touch of modernity? A petition with more than 120,000 signatures has sparked a new controversy over the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral, which will reopen its doors on December 8, 2024. The renovation of the Gothic temple, closed since the great fire that ravaged it in April 2019, is approaching its […]
The Vatican Museums’ restoration laboratory turns 100 years old
AGI – In 2023 the laboratory of Restoration of paintings and wooden materials of the Vatican Museums, One of the oldest buildings in the industry worldwide is turning 100 years old. To celebrate this important milestone in experience, innovation and care of works of art, an exhibition will be presented on Monday, December 11th at […]
the restoration and power of the original colors – Corriere TV
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The restored Entombment of Rosso Fiorentino is back on display at the Municipal Art Gallery of Volterra after a two-year intervention thanks to the support of the Friends of Florence Signed and dated 1521, the “Descent from the Cross» was created by Florentine red – genius of painting in 1500 and founder of Mannerism – […]
“Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry”, the fascinating restoration of the “Mona Lisa of the manuscripts”
It is a “cathedral book,” a jewel of illumination, a world-famous conservatory of medieval memory, and we understand why it receives the most attention. The manuscript of Very rich book of hours by the Duke of Berry, whose scenes of fields and castles with a wonderful starry sky are reproduced in all history books, is […]
A 14-year restoration begins. The Pergamon Museum in Berlin will reopen in 2037
AGI – The Pergamon Museum has closed its doors for a 14-year restorationthe most visited in Berlin, which is not expected to reopen until 2037 at the earliest. This is vital work for the museum complex, which houses spectacular archaeological treasures such as the 2,600-year-old Babylonian Ishtar Gate. The intervention aims to strengthen the foundations, […]