Hello!
My name is Elle Friedberg (they/them) and I am a Baltimore-based objects conservator. Currently, I contribute to the preservation and technical research of the collection at the Walters Art Museum. I am passionate about art conservation outreach and education. This website highlights some of my recent projects.
Art conservation is...
the care of art and cultural heritage objects and the physical environments they reside in. I care for artwork encompassing a variety of three-dimensional media including ceramics, metals, glass, wood, and stone.
On an average week, a museum art conservator wears many hats. We spend our time:
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Repairing, cleaning, or stabilizing art objects.
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Conducting research projects and sharing our findings with the conservation community and the broader public.
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Collaborating with curators, art handlers, and exhibition museum staff to ensure the safe display of artwork in the galleries.
