Promoting research and best practice in the conservation of artworks is a key aim of our work at the Kelvin Centre – as highlighted, for example, by our work …
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Analysis Featured on the BBC’s Fake or Fortune?
A technical examination conducted by Christina Young and Tess Visser at the Kelvin Centre features in the latest episode of the BBC’s popular tv series, Fake or Fortune? Fake …
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Journal Article on Analysis of an Antonine Wall Distance Slab
Research within TAHG encompasses analysis of a wide range of cultural heritage – including sculpture. Margaret Smith together with Louisa Campbell, a colleague from Archaeology, recently published an article …
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Postprints Article on Painted Trade Union Banners
Our research spans work on a range of artworks – including painted textiles. We are happy to report that recent research into some of our work on George Kenning’s …
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From Students to Affiliates
Research and training are both central to our work. It has been a great pleasure recently to welcome back two graduates of our MLitt in Technical Art History programme …
Open Day 2022
After the covid-enforced cancellations of the previous two years, it was a pleasure to welcome friends old and new to our new home at the Kelvin Hall during the …
Placement Update from National Galleries Scotland
Experience gained through work placements forms a key part of our MLitt in Technical Art History training programme. In 2020, one of our students, Clara González Fernandez, completed a …
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