Monday, October 16, 2006
What it takes to move a masterpiece
AccessAtlanta: "Handling artwork is an everyday activity at a museum, necessary to fulfill the institution's basic function to share artistic accomplishments. But moving works of art is also a huge responsibility: They are often fragile, valuable and irreplaceable. Ensuring their preservation for future generations is just as important as showing them."
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It is such a big risk and thesep ieces are invaluable. Also, the expenses it would take to move such heavy and valuable objects seems incredible. I wonder what the shipping insurance would be.
-Harriet
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