‘Destins croisés’ in Australia: Art Conservation with Mirka Mora

Author: SABINE COTTE
Explorations No 53 (Dec 2012): 22-39
https://doi.org/10.62586/WPZY6891

The author is a French art conservator who lives and works in Melbourne. She presents an account of her collaboration with Mirka Mora, a celebrated artist and Melbourne icon, also of French background. Through case studies of three public artworks, the author sheds light on the respective importance of a collaborative approach to conservation, where the original intention of the artist is respected. She also highlights the importance of materials, as well as time constraints and cultural sensitivities.

Keywords: Mirka Mora, public artworks, art conservation