Experts in responding to the challenges of preserving art of the XX and XXI centuries.

The 7th Masterclass 20|21 will be devoted to “Digital Prints: Identification and Preservation” and will be held at the Centro Português de Fotografia, in Porto, between February 29 and 3 March/2012. Digital prints integrate an increasing number of works of art, so their preservation constitutes a challenge for 20|21, as a specialist in contemporary art.

Martin Jürgens, expert from the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, will be sharing his expertise on solutions for display and storage of this type of artwork, as well as applicable restoration techniques. Please read the flyer for further information: 7th Masterclass 20_21

20|21 began on the 25th July the preventive conservation analysis of the European Parliament’s art collection, consisting of more than 500 works by the 27 member states, including authors such as Julião Sarmento, Ângelo de Sousa e Arpad Szenes.

Over six weeks, we will inspect in detail each of the works, as well as the adequacy of the rooms where they are exhibited in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg.

The result of this analysis will be a conservation strategy that will involve establishing a set of routine maintenance, changing exhibition solutions and, ultimately, restoring some works of art.

20 | 21 participated in the symposium “From Can to Canvas”, in Antibes and Marseille, where the latest advances in conservation of paintings with unconventional or comercial paints were presented. Back to the studio, it is time to put the innovation into practice.

After three courses in the last two years, 20 | 21 hosts three international masterclasses in 2011. As usual, the courses focus on preservation of contemporary art, namely paintings and sculpture

Look at the the posters of the courses and contact us if you want more information.

To meet the requirements of the most demanding customers, 20|21 contracted with Hiscox a professional risk indemnity insurance to cover damages in the works during their restoration. Hiscox is the British insurance company that is specialized in art; they usually cover, for instance, the temporary exhibitions at the Serralves Museum.

In addition to the team with advanced training in contemporary art and the well equipped and protected studio, this is a step further to the excellent service we aim to provide to all customers. Do not take risks, contact us.