On August 14, Frits Abell hosted Patrick Ravines, director of The Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State on the “Buffalo….who knew” podcast. The audio session was a fascinating look at the oft-hidden world of professional art conservation.
Now, Buffalo Toronto Public Media has thrown their hat into the ring, by producing a video that takes an even deeper dive into the subject. It’s part of the media company’s ongoing video series titled “Let’s Go!“
The series is hosted by Chrisena Ricci and produced by various producers at Buffalo Toronto Public Media. The Underappreciated Work of Art Conservators was produced by M. Akram Shibly.
“Follow Chrisena as she explores Buffalo State’s exclusive Art Conservation Department! Discover how conservators historically have used science and art to restore iconic works, like Da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper.’ From hands-on restoration techniques to high-tech tools that reveal hidden secrets within artworks, unearth the magic of preserving our cultural heritage in this special episode of Let’s Go!”
For more information visit: www.wned.org.
Other fascinating videos in the Let’s Go! series include an inside look at the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, and Inclusive Theater of WNY.