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A portrait of George Washington that experts say has been confirmed as the work of Charles Willson Peale. It depicts him after the Battle at Princeton. Credit: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Cultural Heritage Collection; Photo via Longevity Art Preservation

Hidden Images, Symbols, and Inscriptions: Viewing Basquiat's Works in a New Light

Conservators use innovative Basquiat techniques to engage K-12 students

UD almunae Kristin deGhetaldi, Emily MacDonald-Korth, and Christine Daulton are beginning to make useful discoveries about Basquiat's materials and techniques.

Emily MacDonald-Korth, president and chief conservator-scientist at Longevity Art Preservation (based in Miami, Florida, USA) recently discovered previously hidden elements on an important Jean-Michel Basquiat painting. Through a Q&A with editor Sharra Grow, Emily tells News in Conservation readers the whole story.

"I've never seen anything like it," the conservator said. "He basically did a totally secret part of this painting."

An art conservator found the arrows on an untitled 1981 work and believes there may be more “secret” imagery hidden away on other works

A New York conservator discovered a new Basquiat painting with coded blacklight images.

As contemporary artists get more ambitious with their materials, conservators have to find creative ways to preserve the works.

Art series with Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould. The team investigate three portraits believed to be by Willem de Kooning, Philip Mercier and Adolph von Menzel.

Artist Sarah Meyohas is a market mover—literally.