Hello!
My name is Elle Friedberg (they/them) and I am a Baltimore-based objects conservator. This website highlights some of my recent projects. 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 year, I started the Queer Stories Preservation Project, a series of free workshops for the Baltimore LGBTQ community.
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.
Photo credit: Nicole Chausse
