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Ron Minnicks explains proper art handling techniques for museum installation professionals.
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Handling Art
ABOUT
More than two decades experience as a museum professional.
Installed thousands of pieces of art including works by artists such as Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Dali, Bottero, Dufy and Renoir
Worked with the collections of major museums including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, The US State Department, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Chatsworth collection.
ART HANDLING
“The maintenance of fine art works and artifacts, intake and preparation, packing and
shipping, and exhibition installation and dismantling.”
Art Handling
TOOLS
CONDITIONREPORT
UNCRATING
String Line
60” or
153 cm
ENVIRONMENTCLIMATE CONTROL
72 Degrees
53% Humidity
+/- 3 Degrees
LIGHTING AND LIGHTING TOOLS
SECURITY
Install monitoring systems
Make regular inspections.
Take precautions to prevent accidental damage
RE-PACKING
+
Glassine
Acid free paper
Roll of plastic
Bubble wrap
Packing Tape
REMEMBER
Reference or Re-Use
Old Packing Materials
ARCHIVALSTORAGE
Climate Controlled
Archival Quality Storage Materials
Variety of Sizes
Clear Labeling
Accessibility
Protective sleeve to keep partial mounts stable
Acid Free Paper
Protective Gloves
Trusted Sources for Archival Materials
• www.gaylord.com• www.universityproducts.com
CONCLUSION
Art Handling is a Big Responsibility
Not a Burden
• Plan ahead
• Have the correct tools & materials
• Document everything
• Focus on detail
• Safety first
• Don’t rush
• Measure
• A LOT
When you don’t know the
answer,
ask!
Contact me:
Art handling and installation questions, resources or
consultation.
