It is surprising how many artists do not know how to pack their work for safety and security

Why does Leila Hamdan, artist and museum registrar say: "It is surprising how many artists do not know how to pack their work for safety and security." At the Museum, "it was always heartbreaking to open a package and see that their work had been damaged."

LISTEN to French Thompson & Harriete Estel Berman as we talk about shipping disasters, recommendations, and solutions on Jay Whaley Blog Talk Radio.

Originally recorded on THURSDAY, August 9th, 2012 the archived recording is online.

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Claims for Damaged Work  from the Professional Guidelines

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Preservation, Conservation - Design for Repair

 

This post was updated on June 13, 2022, to provide current links.