With more than 20 years of experience in the field of conservation and restoration, Nina Engel, founder of Conservation Studio provides expert services for international galleries, private and corporate collections, artists, art insurers and the worldwide art market.
Specialized in the restoration of modern and contemporary paintings and painted artworks, Nina understands the unique challenges presented by that field and provides you with tailored treatments, comprehensive reports, and expert advice, finely tailored to meet the unique needs of your artworks.
Studio
My professional focus involves the meticulous execution of conservation and restoration treatments tailored for modern, post-war, and contemporary artworks. Over the course of my career, I have honed my expertise in conserving and treating diverse genres, with a specialized emphasis on Pop-Art, Hard-Edge, Colorfield, and Minimalist artworks.
I excel in the intricate art of inpainting, particularly when faced with challenging surfaces such as metallic paint, fluorescent paint, matte finishes, and acrylic paint. Moreover, I have developed a distinctive proficiency in inpainting monochromatic paintings using airbrush techniques.
My expertise enables me to preserve the originality and integrity of each artwork, while simultaneously respecting the individual requirements and artistic intentions.
WORK
The conservation process begins with a thorough examination of your artwork, either at Conservation Studio or directly at your location. Following this assessment, a comprehensive Condition Report and a Treatment Proposal or Proposal for Testing are meticulously prepared. Once you've given your approval, the treatment takes place at Conservation Studio, on-site, or at an art storage facility. Each phase of the treatment is thoroughly documented in written form, accompanied by digital images captured at key stages.
Upon the conclusion of the treatment, you will receive a detailed Treatment Report. For images and After Treatment Condition Reports, these are available upon specific request only.
While rough, non-binding estimates can be provided based on images, please note that a precise estimate can only be furnished after a thorough examination of the artwork. Feel free to direct your inquiries to contact@conservation-studio.ch
PROCESS
ARTISTS
A Marina Abramovic, Markus Amm, John Armleder, Jean Arp B Jean-Michel Basquiat, Carl Bucher, Heidi Bucher, Linda Benglis, Louise Bourgeois, Mark Bradford, Joe Bradley C Alexander Calder, ENRICO CASTELLANI, Maurizio Cattelan, Richard Chamberlain, Giorgio de Chirico, Ed Clark, Dan Colen, George Condo D Allan d’Arcangelo, Jean Dubuffet E Max Ernst F Louise Fishman, Lucio Fontana, Helen Frankenthaler, Suzan Frecon G Giovanni Giacometti, Mark Grotjahn, Wade Guyton H Ha Chong-Hyun, Peter Halley, Keith Haring, Al Held, Carmen Herrera, Federico Herrero, Sheila Hicks, Damien Hirst I Robert Indiana J Rashid Johnson K Anish Kapoor, Alex Katz, On kawara, KAWS, Ellsworth Kelly, Anselm Kiefer, NAM KIM, Willem de Kooning, Barbara Kruger, Guillermo Kuitca, Yayoi Kusama L Alfred Leslie, Morris Louis, Nate Lowman, Glenn Lygon M Agnes Martin, Jason Martin, Roberto Matta, Adam McEwen, Julie Mehretu, Joan Mitchell, Takashi Murakami N Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland O Albert Oehlen, Chris Ofili, Meret Oppenheim, Gabriel Orozco, LAURA OWENS P Raymond Pettibon, Richard Pettibone, Richard Prince, Rob Pruitt Q Harvey Quaitman R Mel Ramos, Julia Rommel, Ed Ruscha, Robert Ryman S XANTI SCHAWINSKY, Kazuo Shiraga, Frank Stella, Rudolf Stingel T Wayne Thiebaud, Cy Twombly U Lee UFan W Andy Warhol, Christopher Wool, Sue Williams
LOCATION
BASEL
Located in Basel, my studio is not just a creative hub but a safe haven, it is equipped with an air conditioner and secured by alarm.
SWITZERLAND
I work in Switzerland on-site, at art facilities and storage spaces or wherever your artwork is located. To collaborate with different conservators, I also work at their conservation studios or art institutions.
WORLD
I'll pack my bag of tricks and journey to wherever you and your artwork are. On-site projects are one of my strong suits, and I have a soft spot for traveling!