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Perseus series by Burne-Jones re-glazed for Southampton City Art Gallery with support from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation

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The United Kingdom’s Southampton City Art Gallery’s (SCAG’s) permanent collection has more than 3,800 works of art that spans eight centuries and includes paintings by Old Masters, French Impressionists, 19th and 20th century British artists, as well as contemporary British art. Among the highlights of the collection are the Perseus series (1876-88). Based on a number of […]

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Reconstruction of the display cases for the paintings “Pieta” and “Flagellation” by Sebastiano del Piombo

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The concept The design of the new display cases for the paintings by Sebastiano del Piombo is based on a study focused on two main criteria: to preserve the paintings within cases that fulfill the role of protecting the works from damage due to both mechanical events and microclimatic variations; to respect the exhibition conceived by the architect

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From Rembrandt to Mondriaan the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam features more than 100 artworks framed with Tru Vue® Optium® Acrylic Glazing

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The Netherlands’ Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam re-opens in April following a 10-year transformation AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (April 5, 2013) — Masterpieces from Rembrandt van Rijn to Piet Mondriaan will be seen in a new light when the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam re-opens to the public April 13, 2013 following a 10-year transformation. More than 100 pieces are framed

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How Retail is Adapting to Changing Consumer Needs Through Technology & Innovation

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The retail landscape is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, accelerated by recent global events. The shift in consumer behavior, where shoppers prioritize convenience, safety, and efficiency, is driving how retail is adapting to changing consumer needs. This move toward technology-driven shopping presents a significant opportunity for fabricators to be part of the solution. Learn how

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Alternative Dining Methods May Be Here to Stay: Here’s What Fabricators & QSRs Should Know

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Is your quick service restaurant (QSR) leveraging digital signage? If not, you might want to reconsider. According to industry expert Dave Haynes, “limited dine-in may negate the need for digital menu-boards at order counters” and “chains that don’t normally have drive-thru, will.” The COVID-19 pandemic forced customers to modify their shopping behavior and how they interact

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Pastel artwork mounted with anti-static acrylic protection

Understanding Anti-Static Acrylic

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By Jim DeCoux, R&D Manager for Tru Vue Anti-static sputter-coated acrylic protects and displays fragile artwork. The static charge of many conventional glazing products may be enough to damage friable media, such as charcoals, pastels, artwork with delicate surfaces, lightweight papers and textiles. Friable media contain minimal binding agents and, without adequate protection, may separate

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Black And White vs Color Photography: When Should You Use Each?

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Even since before the advent of modern photographic film in the 1880s, people were experimenting with adding color to photographs. Over time, photography became a respected art form, and people became accustomed to black and white photography, developing and mastering the techniques that we now deem elementary. But as technology advanced and color photography became easily

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Enhancing Building Aesthetics and Functionality with Anti-Reflective Glass

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Modern architecture continuously pushes the boundaries of design, often seeking a harmonious blend between structure and surroundings. However, a key challenge of this architectural vision lies in achieving transparency and unobstructed views, seamlessly connecting the interior with the exterior. In pursuit of this goal, architects and designers are turning more to anti-reflective glass, a specialized material

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Bristol Museum Collection Inspires Visitors with Refreshed Display

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By Helen Dowding, Paintings Conservator, and Julia Carver, Fine Art Curator, Bristol Museums In 2023, an outgoing loan of several paintings on display at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery provided an opportunity to revitalise a display of paintings in a key location in the museum building. One painting being loaned – The Last Moments of Raphael by Henry Nelson

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Preserving and Preparing French Daguerreotypes at the George Eastman Museum

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By Emily Phoenix, Conservation Associate and former Head Preparator, George Eastman Museum At the George Eastman Museum, a glazing solution utilizing Optium Museum Acrylic® as reproduction reverse-painted passe-partouts was fabricated to help preserve French daguerreotypes. This creative use of anti-reflective, modern glazing materials enhances the display of these objects, while providing a historically accurate and protective presentation. Applying

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And the Winners Are… Update on Icon / Tru Vue Conservation and Exhibition Grant Scheme

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By Mariana Salvarrey, MSc, Tru Vue International Museum and Conservation Liaison for Northern and Southern Europe and the United Arab Emirates 2023 was another successful year for the Icon / Tru Vue Conservation and Exhibition Grant Scheme with several projects coming to completion and a new round of awardees ready to start in 2024.  From toys to

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Gaining Optimal Transmission in Outdoor Sports Lighting Projects

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One evening in late Sept. 1892, spectators squinted through the dimly-lit fog to see a group of men jostling on the field below. It was the first recorded football game played at night. Edison’s carbon-thread incandescent lamps provided the light, but not particularly well. The game was stopped at the midway point due to low visibility.

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Your Best, Most Meaningful Gift Is Right At Your Finger Tips: Give A Custom-Framed Picture

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Holiday gifting season is fast approaching. As in years past, people face shopping for gifts with equal measures of excitement and dread. It’s exciting to anticipate the fun of sharing time and gifts with loved ones and friends during a happy celebration. Dread comes with fearing the gifts chosen might disappoint or not live up

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How Anti-Reflective Coatings Offer Enhanced Viewing Experiences for LEDs

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According to market and intelligence firm, Mordor Intelligence, “The US LED Market was valued at USD 9.89 billion in 2020 and expected to reach USD 17.06 billion by 2026 and to register a CAGR of 9.6% over the forecast period 2021 to 2026. The growing demand for energy-efficient lighting systems, declining prices of LED products, and

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Sustainability at Tru Vue

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Through responsible and conscientious procurement, consumption, and production, we’re working to make a positive impact on the planet, for today and for generations to come. Sustainability is nothing new for Tru Vue. Rather, it is woven into our Core Values, the principles that reflect who we are as an organization. From workplace environment to carbon

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Push for More Domestically Made Products & What it Means For Manufacturers

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For years now, politicians and businesses have put emphasis on buying domestically made products in an effort to strengthen the country’s manufacturing industry and to mitigate overseas outsourcing.  Here we’ll go over what it means to be Made in America and the recent implications it presents to American manufacturers. What Does it Mean to be Made in America?

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