Conservation
Conservation science refers to the treatment of artworks that prevents additional deterioration and preserves them more effectively.
For scientific treatment and verification, such as material analysis, the process requires knowledge in chemistry in addition to art history.
Today, conservation of modern and contemporary artworks call for innovative approaches, demanding new purposes and meanings for art conservation and restoration.
Ha In-doo , 1957
Ha In-doo’s ‘Self-Portrait’ of 1975 suffered from saggy canvas and dust that had piled up both sides. Cracked and split paint layers were cleaned and stabilized.
As time made its wood frame deformed and weaken, new frame was refitted and the back side was reinforced with a solid plate.
Conservation treatment process
