Collaborating with the conservators, the Custom Framing and Display Department designs museum-quality framing packages and displays to provide the best and most attractive housing for your piece.
The manner in which a work of art is mounted and framed has tremendous effect on both its long-term preservation and the way the art is perceived. The expert staff in the Custom Framing and Display Department use archival materials and museum-standard techniques to ensure the proper protection of your piece. The framing department also works with the client to specially design frames and display packages to enhance the overall aesthetic of the artwork.
A large percentage of artworks coming to The Center require treatment because of previous damage caused by poor framing that has used improper techniques and non-archival materials. As the field of framing has developed and advanced, the materials and techniques of the craft have changed. The Center has been at the forefront of these new developments and constantly researches new methodologies to provide the best framing packages and protect your pieces.
Framing consultations are available upon request. Please contact Client Services to schedule an appointment.
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CONSERVATION-GRADE FRAMING AND DISPLAY: A WORD FROM THE PROS
Framing and displaying an artwork properly can help draw attention to a work, enhance its visual appeal, and keep it safe. Poorly framing or displaying a work of art, on the other hand, can lead to discoloration, fading, acid burn, and other severe and unnecessary damage. Investing in high quality framing can help ensure that your artwork is better protected for the future. Proper framing and display borrows the knowledge and strategies of conservators, who dedicate their lives to preserving the integrity of art. Our Custom Framing and Fabrication Department explains the importance and process in this article.
