Preliminary results of an ongoing research project on painting materials in Norway during WW1 and post-war are presented in this text from a poster.
Conservation
Our conservators examine, restore, conduct research and provide professional advice on conservation of art and historic buildings.
Paintings and sculptures
Visual works of art have to be pro-actively maintained to preserve their aesthetic, cultural historical and financial value.
Condition assessments
NIKU carries out condition assessments of art and interiors for museums, other institutions and private owners
X-ray examinations
NIKU offers x-ray surveys as a method for documenting and surveying cultural heritage objects
Architectural Paint Research
Investigating finishes and surfaces of Norway’s built heritage by tracing colours and decorative schemes
Projects
This is a few examples of our projects
Latest news
A glimpse into the paint market in Norway in times of war
Paint your house with cod liver oil!
Helgeland Museum and the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research at the painting conservator Tone Olstad in collaboration with Vel Bevart! Arranged recently a tran painting workshop at Vega.