Don't Forget Sunblock

Jessie goes into the lab to find out how light damages artwork and how to protect it

By Caitlin Shamberg

Oct 19, 2022

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In this episode of Becoming Artsy, Jessie and Getty Conservation Institute scientist Michael Doutre break out the aging machine to learn about how artworks change over time.

By controlling humidity, light, and temperature, scientists can study the lasting effects of these elements on art.

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