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GCI Science Department
Science Department

Current Projects and Special Initiatives

Current Projects

Alternative Backing Methods for Lifted Mosaics
Art in L.A.
Athenian Pottery Project
Characterization of Asian and European Lacquers
Concrete Art in Argentina and Brazil
DISCO: Data Integration for Conservation Science
Injection Grouts for the Conservation of Architectural Surfaces: Research and Evaluation
Laser Mass Spectroscopy for Cultural Heritage
Modern Paints
Museum Lighting Research
Outdoor Sculpture
Preservation of Photographs and Photograph Collections
Preservation of Plastics
Recent Advances in Characterizing Asian Lacquer
Photographic Processes Research
Researching Florentine Workshop Practice
XRF Boot Camp for Conservators

Special Initiatives

Built Heritage Research Initiative
Managing Collection Environments Initiative
Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative

Page updated: October 2016