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Join us for a special live conservation Saturday at the MFA – where we are extending Ask A Conservator day (November 1) into the weekend! !
The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. This small, intensive exhibition, which is the second iteration of the Live Conservation series, focuses on the treatment of the museum’s extraordinary carved and painted Jain Shrine. This rare object, which was used for daily worship by members of the Jain faith in a private home, preserves most of its original surface. However, over time dust, soot, and the touch of hands have dulled its rich colors.
Luis Seixas—an alumnus of the conservation program at the prestigious Universidade Nova, Lisbon—will meticulously undertake the task of cleaning, consolidating, and restoring this precious artifact live within the Minck Gallery.
Live Conservation: Restoring a Jain Shrine occurs most weekdays (Tuesday through Friday) between 10 am – 2 pm, with a break around noon, with a special Saturday session (10 am – 12 pm) each month.

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Nov 02 2024

Live Conservation MFA

Organized by Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

Event Details

Event Starts
Nov 02 2024 10:00 AM
Event Ends
Nov 02 2024 12:00 PM
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(727) 896-2667
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