Application
Framed Art
Category
Art Museum
Location
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York
May 1 – September 27, 2015
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
Various
Glazing
Optium Museum Acrylic®
The Challenge
To protect oil on canvas paintings during exhibition while providing an optimal viewing experience.
The Solution
Optium Museum Acrylic
Anti-reflective
Allows viewers to see the paintings without distracting reflections.
99% UV blocking
Protects the paintings from the most damaging light wavelengths, helping prevent fading and degradation.
Acrylic is half the weight of glass and shatter resistant
Safeguards against injury and damage to artwork and visitors.
Anti-static protection exceeds that of glass
Immediately eliminates static charge. Makes for safer, easier framing and less cleaning.
Abrasion resistant
A durable hard coat protects against scratches from cleaning and general exposure to the public.
The Work
Drawn entirely from the Whitney Museum of American Art’s collection, America Is Hard to See took the inauguration of the Museum’s new building as an opportunity to reexamine the history of art in the United States from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Comprising more than six hundred works, including works shown here by Edward Hopper and Arshile Gorky, the exhibition elaborated the themes, ideas, beliefs, and passions that have galvanized American artists in their struggle to work within and against established conventions, often directly engaging their political and social contexts.
More Info
- For more information on the exhibition, visit here.
- Visit the Optium Museum Acrylic product page to view specifications and product information.