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    Elevated Installation of a Large Painting at Vassar. 

    Published on 06-26-2016 10:05 AM
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    Introduction: This article is particularly important I think, because it illustrates the kind of circumstances and situations so many of us have worked in, that tend to develop and hone the critical skill-set needed to really master our trade. The creativity needed to get things done when you have limited resources - utilizing a combination of a vision, a spirit of collaboration, effective communication, and some well chosen equipment - is the kind of thing that really defines success in the work we do. In my book this is the "real deal".
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    International Mountmakers Forum London Kick-Start event 2015 

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    Published on 05-30-2015 07:59 PM
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    This event, held in London earlier this year, represents a big step forward for the IMF as it anticipates the first two day forum to be held outside of the states - something to look forward to. In addition to the pragmatic sessions presented the videos below also provide us with a glimpse into the formation of this exciting and evolving organization.


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    London Calling: An Interview With Mark Slattery 

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    Published on 02-22-2012 12:40 PM
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    on right: Mark Slattery


    On a recent trip to London I contacted Mark Slattery of the National Gallery to see if he had time for a visit and would be willing to answer a few questions for something I was thinking of putting together for PACCIN. Mark is a Senior Art Handler at the National Gallery and someone who I had met at the PACCIN Conference in Williamstown, MA a few years back. At the conference in Williamstown, Mark gave a presentation on the handling equipment that has been specifically developed by him and his colleagues at the National Gallery. My questions to Mark, however, were more general in nature and were more about structure and responsibility. Mark was kind enough to spend the better part of a day showing me around and talking to me. Between my visit with Mark and spending time with the collection, the day was a fantastic experience that I am grateful to have had. My thanks to both Mark and his supervisor, Patrick O’Sullivan, who is the Head of Art Handling and spent some time talking to me early on in the day.

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    Do art handling technicians fall under a larger departmental umbrella at the National Gallery and if so can you briefly describe the     ...
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    Wrangling Twombly at MoMA 

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    Published on 10-29-2011 08:48 AM
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    Thanks to the internet and to posts like this one from MoMA and PS-1 in their blog section "Inside/Out" - the public is more aware of what we do (and ...
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    Mountmakers Forum - 3 

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    Published on 10-08-2011 01:32 PM
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    3rd International Mountmakers Forum


    April 26 – 27, 2012


    The Field Museum
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    Adventures Conclude 

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    Published on 03-10-2011 05:46 PM
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    Deinstallation of the first hanging: the artwork has been lowered to the floor. The tube/boom is being removed from the lifts, North Carolina Museum of Art


    The prepared wall covered with Ethafoam, North Carolina Museum of Art


    The artwork in place at the bottom of the wall, the tube/boom beside it the lifts in place ready to attach the tube, North Carolina Museum of Art

    The artwork halfway up, folded over the boom,North Carolina Museum of Art

    The art handlers are happy with the new hanging process, North Carolina Museum of Art

    The installed artwork supported by chopsticks, North Carolina Museum of Art

    The artwork before sculpting, North Carolina Museum of Art ...
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    More Adventures 

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    Published on 03-09-2011 10:06 PM
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    Hanging brackets secured to wall, Courtesy Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art


    Hanging brackets and suplemental supports (detail), Courtesy Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art


    Connecting object to lifting beam with bailing wire, Courtesy Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art


    Lifting beam secured to basket of vertical lifts, Courtesy Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ...
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