Category: News
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A Royal Visit
There are days in the conservation studio that follow a quiet, meditative rhythm of swabs, solvent gels, and stereo-microscopes. And then there are days when you find yourself explaining 16th-century pigment degradation to the Queen of Belgium. On May 4th, our conservation studio at Musea Brugge had the honor of welcoming a very special guest:…
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Interview with Interne Keuken, Radio 1
Visiting a museum is a unique experience, wrapped in unspoken rules and boundaries. As a guest, you’re expected to maintain a respectful distance from the artworks, to never touch them, and to stay behind that invisible line marked on the floor. If you happen to step too close to a painting, alarms might sound, or…
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An Unexpected Homecoming: The Story of “Elements of Houses”
I still remember the first time I came face to face with Elements of Houses by Lode Pemmelaar (1942–1997). It was early 2024, when I – together with my fellow trainee conservators – had the chance to restore this seven-meter-wide artwork. Right away, I was captivated by its bright colors and geometric shapes. Later on, we discovered…
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Art Conservation: From Urine to Science
As part of my master’s in Art History, I wrote a thesis about the history of conservation and restoration in Belgium. I discovered that the turn of the last century also meant a turn in the profession of art conservation. I had the delightful opportunity of sharing some of my findings with a wider audience…
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How it’s made – Paintings edition
Have you ever wondered how paintings are made? Well, it pretty much depends on the time and the artist! During my studies in Amsterdam, I got to dig deep into various painting methods. From figuring out how van Gogh did his thing in the 19th century to getting the rundown on 15th-century religious art, I…
