Overview
The Paper Conservator provides specialist knowledge on the care and conservation of historical and modern works of art on paper for the Storage and Operations project. The role involves condition assessments, conservation treatment, mounting, framing, and packing. You will work closely with the Paper and Photographs Conservation team, and colleagues from the Collection Care division.
Responsibilities
* Perform condition assessments of works on paper and determine appropriate conservation strategies.
* Carry out conservation treatment, mounting, framing, and packing of paper-based artworks.
* Collaborate with the Paper and Photographs Conservation team and colleagues across the Collection Care division to support programme areas including Loans-out, Acquisitions, Exhibitions & Displays, and Library & Archive.
* Contribute to testing new ideas, providing practical solutions, and helping to innovate conservation approaches within the team.
About the Department and Team
The Paper and Photographs Conservation team treats a broad range of artworks and emphasizes creativity, pragmatism, and collaboration. The team works across all programme areas and sits within the Conservation department, which provides specialist conservation services to support the programme and care for Tate's Collection. Specialist areas include Time-based media, Paintings, Frames and Workshop, Sculpture and Installation Art, Paper and Photographs, Conservation Science, and Preventive Conservation. The department is led by the Head of Conservation, bringing excellence and innovation to the care of Tate's Collection and ensuring it is available for future generations to enjoy.
National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN
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