In this course, we will talk about preventive conservation, what it is and how important it is. Art placement onboard the vessel and the importance of where it is placed will be discussed, together with object handling and cleaning do's and don'ts. Various case studies and anecdotal disaster stories will also be included to highlight the importance of preventive conservation. Unfortunately, such disasters stem from when personnel are unaware of what it takes to care for art or even unaware that what they're dealing with is art.

Conservation is, therefore, an essential part of art management. It helps preserve artworks and antiques by lessening their vulnerability to these agents of deterioration and repairing damage when possible. An ounce of prevention is always worth much more than a pound of cure.

After this course, the candidate will become more aware of the importance and value of art and how important it is to be mindful of where art is in the vicinity.

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ArtOnSuperyachts

Art On Superyachts is dedicated to the protection and preservation of fine art in international waters. We aim to help Crew and Captains with the burden of priceless objects under their care. We are a training company and consultancy assisting with onboard art collections. Our founder Pandora Mather-Lees, an Oxford-educated art historian has over 20 years of experience in the commercial art sector. She has worked with galleries, museums, auctions houses, art-related platforms, logistics, education and professional art organisations.

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