We are pleased to share the publication of a press feature highlighting our international research project on modern painting and its material vulnerabilities.
Under the headline “Behind the Silent Damage of Modern Painting”, the article explores the growing scientific concern surrounding the degradation processes affecting 20th-century artworks. Unlike Old Master paintings, modern works often incorporate experimental materials, industrial pigments, and complex formulations whose long-term stability was never fully understood. As a result, many of these works face subtle yet progressive deterioration phenomena that require advanced analytical investigation.
The press coverage emphasizes the international scope of the project, which brings together conservation scientists, museum professionals, and research institutions to address these challenges through non-invasive and multianalytical methodologies. By combining cutting-edge imaging, material characterization, and in situ study campaigns, the research aims to better understand the mechanisms behind drying defects, film instability, pigment alteration, and structural cracking in modern paintings.
The article also underscores the importance of collaboration with major museum collections, enabling privileged access to high-level case studies that make research of the highest scientific and technical standard possible.This media recognition not only raises public awareness about the “silent” degradation affecting modern art, but also reinforces the essential role of conservation science in safeguarding 20th-century cultural heritage for future generations.
