SOLO’s Conservation Lab works on media art projects and artworks characterised by their variable nature and specific technical requirements. Its work in this field involves ongoing research, continuous training, and regular updates, with the aim of deepening the understanding of these practices and ensuring their long-term preservation.
The Lab, driven by the Department of Conservation and Restoration, adopts a comprehensive approach to conservation and restoration: artworks are restored, technical processes are documented, and interviews are conducted with artists and other collaborators in order to capture the complexity of each piece.
It maintains active collaborations with institutions and universities to generate and share knowledge through lectures, publications, and professional gatherings, fostering reflection on new approaches to the conservation of contemporary art.
The Lab also offers a specialised service in the conservation and restoration of media art, adapted to the technical, conceptual, and ethical demands of these practices.
Collaboration with Artists
In addition to restoration work, the Conservation Lab provides a collaborative environment where artists work closely with conservation professionals. This exchange opens up new technical possibilities and encourages a deeper awareness of materials and processes.
Through interdisciplinary dialogue, the Lab supports a more informed and sustainable artistic practice, where the longevity of artworks is considered from the outset.
Its goal is to create a space for exchange, reflection, and experimentation, where innovation and the care of cultural heritage go hand in hand.
