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Conservation of Paintings by Nguyen Trong Kiem

May 21, 2011 2 Comments by

As a result of severe environmental conditions and poor storage during the war, poor condition is characteristic of many paintings in Vietnam, and many are in urgent need of conservation. As part of a research project instigated with Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, two paintings by Nguyễn Trọng Kiệm (1933-1991) were sent to undergo scientific […]

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Collaborative project with Northumbria University

May 19, 2011 No Comments by

In 2005, Witness Collection approached the Conservation Unit at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, for advice on suitable care and conservation of rare and fragile Vietnamese art works belonging to its collection. To support further investigation, Witness Collection arranged a research trip to Vietnam by Jean Brown, a senior faculty member, to […]

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