Research
We are actively engaged in ongoing research and development of options for the conservation of neon and light-based artworks. If you share our passion and expertise—as a thinker, maker, supplier, or specialist—and would like to be included in our database or connect with our research, please reach out. We welcome opportunities to collaborate and build a vibrant network dedicated to advancing this field.
THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL FOR A CONSERVATOR IS NOT A SCALPEL, BUT A TELEPHONE
Italian Art Conservator, Giuseppe Basile
Research Questions on the Conservation of Light-Based Artworks
How can both the physical and intangible qualities of light-based artworks, such as color and luminosity, be effectively documented for long-term conservation?
In what ways do technological changes and regulation updates affect the availability of materials and components for preservation?
How are museums and collections addressing the challenge of obsolete or discontinued lighting components, and to what extent can replacements be made without altering the artist’s intent?
What conservation and display strategies have institutions implemented, and which approaches have proven successful—or revealed limitations?
What legal considerations are essential when altering or replacing lighting components, especially when such changes may affect the artist’s intent?
How do the rights and responsibilities of artists, estates, and owners shape the long-term care and presentation of light-based artworks?
In what ways can institutions, estates, conservators, technicians, and artists collaborate to ensure the ongoing care, presentation, and legacy of light-based artworks?
Interview
Design and execute customized conservation interventions across a broad range of materials and object types. All treatments prioritize minimal intervention, material integrity, and long-term preservation.