How do material choices affect the longevity of an artwork, and what level of care should artists expect once their work leaves the studio? The talk will introduce the fundamentals of conservation from the artist’s perspective, exploring how materials age, the agents of deterioration, and the balance between intentional fragility and unintended damage. 

Participants will also gain practical insight into professional standards for exhibition, storage, handling, packing and transport, learning how to identify risky practices and communicate their conservation needs to galleries and institutions.  

The session will conclude with an open discussion, inviting artists to share material challenges and real-life experiences while exploring practical solutions.

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Jessica Lewinsky is an object conservator specialized in preventive conservation. She studied conservation in Mexico and already then collaborated with museums, galleries and auction houses to make sure art would be safe during its travels. Her MA in Theory and Policy of the Arts Curatorial Programis was obtained from Bezalel. She has worked in national cultural institutions for the last 15 years, including the IMJ, MUZA, Tower of David Museum and the National Museum of Art in Mexico City. In addition, she has worked closely with multiple international artists as a consultant.