The Corner of Restorers at Mercanteinfiera FALL 2023
As always, at Mercanteinfiera Autumn 2023 there will also be a space dedicated to the restoration and conservation of ancient and contemporary works of art. This is a real restoration laboratory for paintings on canvas and panel and wooden works set up inside Pavilion 4.
PAPERWORK
The Cartantica company was founded in 1989 in Parma, specializing in the restoration and conservation of manuscript and printed books, documents, parchments, prints, drawings, ancient and contemporary small and large format works on paper, newspapers, posters, fans, etc. It also deals with artistic and modern bookbinding, production of hand-marbled paper, production of boxes, containers and folders for conservation for private and public bodies.
Cartantica has always operated in compliance with the guidelines and directives of the ICRCPAL and MiBACT, constantly updating itself through training on new resaturation methodologies. The methodologies applied in the restorations respect the criteria of reversibility, minimal intrusion and respect for every historical and manufacturing data of the work. Among the main clients of Cartantica, in addition to various private collectors, there are numerous libraries as well as the Superintendencies of all Italy, Civic Museums and numerous dioceses.
FESTINA STUDIO LENS
Festina Lente Studio is a laboratory specialized in the Restoration and Conservation of Works of Art born from the collaboration between Elisa Monfasani, Restorer of Cultural Heritage, and Emanuela Fistos, Restoration Technician.