Art Conservation
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Services
Conservation and Restoration
There are a wide variety of deterioration symptoms of works of art, and treatment must be tailored to each symptom. Regardless of the value or size of a work of art, we offer restoration techniques that are in tune with the desire to cherish it.
Condition Report
Our experienced members can assist with condition checks that are required before and after exhibitions.
Regardless of whether the work is exhibited or not, periodic condition surveys are important to ascertain the condition of the work. We can provide regular checkups of artworks from a highly professional perspective.
Photography and Research
We offer optical surveys to record and investigate the details of works of art.
In addition to normal light photography, we can also provide special light photography such as ultraviolet and infrared. Non-destructive and non-contact surveys are available.
Lectures and Workshops
We offer lectures on cultural property conservation, classical techniques of painting, and research presentations, as well as workshops. Bespoke workshops are available on request, with content customized to the needs and number of clients. Whether for corporate team building or recreation, or for a memorable experience with family and friends, we can provide a workshop to suit your needs and budget.
About us
Connecting created art to the future
Connecting damaged art to restorers
Connecting the fun of art restoration to many people
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ASAKAWA Mamiko CEO/ Conservator (Painting)
2007 Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts,
Faculty of Music (Trumpet major)
2013 Joined Toho Orchestra Academy, Toho Gakuen School of Music
2016 Completed Master's program in Conservation of Cultural Properties
(Conservation Oil Painting), Graduate School of Fine Arts,
Tokyo University of the Arts
2017 Assistant of Education and Research,
Graduate School of Conservation of Cultural Properties,
Tokyo University of the Arts
2018 Founded art.u LLC, CEO
2020-2021 Part-time lecturer at Tokyo University of the Arts,
Research Center for Conservation and Restoration of Artistic Resources
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TAKAHASHI Kaori COO/ Conservator (Painting) Ph.D.
2005 Graduated from Hitotsubashi University, Faculty of Economics
2016 Completed Master's program in Conservation of Cultural Properties
(Conservation Oil Painting), Graduate School of Fine Arts,
Tokyo University of the Arts
2017-2018 Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (DC2)
2021 Completed Doctoral program in Conservation of Cultural Properties,
Tokyo University of the Arts (Ph.D.)
2021-2022 Researcher,
Agency for Cultural Affairs Overseas Study Program for Emerging Artists
(Greece)
2021-Present Researcher, University of West Attica
EMA Chikako CTO/ Conservator (Painting)
2010 Completed Graduate School of Arts and Crafts, Kanazawa College of Art
2010-2012 Full-time Assistant Professor, Kanazawa College of Art
2011-2012 Part-time lecturer at Kanazawa College of Beauty, Basic Drawing
2013-2014 Studied abroad at the University for Foreigners affiliated
with the University of Florence
2014-2017 Worked as a colorist at a coloring studio in Kyoto,
creating and coloring designs for shrines and temples,
Buddhist ritual objects, fusuma-e (sliding door paintings),
wood carvings, etc.
2018 Completed Master's program in Conservation of Cultural Properties
(Conservation Oil Painting), Graduate School of Fine Arts,
Tokyo University of the Arts
2018-2020 Education and Research Assistant,
International Restoration Project Office for Cultural Properties,
Tokyo University of the Arts
2018-Present Working as a restoration technician, mainly restoring oil paintings.
KIJIMA Takayasu Advisor
1951 Born in Hokkaido, Japan
1977 Completed the Graduate School of Fine Arts,
Takatsu Gakuen Sogaku Art School
1977-1978 Assistant at Tokyo University of the Arts
1978-1980 Worked for Azabu Kogei Co.
1980-2001 Worked at Restoration Institute,
Takazawa Gakuen Sogei School of Fine Arts
1992-1993 Trained abroad in oil painting restoration techniques
at the Keizo Koyama Art Promotion Foundation (Florence, Italy)
2001-2002 Appointed as Director of Restoration Institute 21 Ltd.
2002 Associate Professor of Conservation of Cultural Properties
(Conservation of Oil Paintings), Graduate School of Fine Arts,
Tokyo University of the Arts
2005-2020 Professor of Conservation of Cultural Properties,
Tokyo University of the Arts
2020-Present Professor Emeritus of Conservation of Cultural Properties,
Tokyo University of the Arts
Contact
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