A Sometimes Mercurial Process: New Protocols for the Preservation of Singapore’s Time Based Art Collection

The conservation of Time Based Media (TBM) artwork deals in the world of bits, bytes, checksums and obsolescence, terms far different from the conservation of paper, paintings or sculpture. The processes behind the conservation of TBM artworks reflect the same esoteric nature. This case study seeks...

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Main Author: Mar Cruz
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Language:English
Published: Association CeROArt 2024-12-01
Series:CeROArt : Conservation, Exposition, Restauration d'Objets d'Art
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Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/8964
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spelling doaj-art-1c3092942f4c49f8964677beb92c61172025-01-30T14:14:37ZengAssociation CeROArtCeROArt : Conservation, Exposition, Restauration d'Objets d'Art1784-50922024-12-011310.4000/12ldgA Sometimes Mercurial Process: New Protocols for the Preservation of Singapore’s Time Based Art CollectionMar CruzThe conservation of Time Based Media (TBM) artwork deals in the world of bits, bytes, checksums and obsolescence, terms far different from the conservation of paper, paintings or sculpture. The processes behind the conservation of TBM artworks reflect the same esoteric nature. This case study seeks to show the advantages and challenges of creating a bespoke TBM-specific workflow by highlighting its efficacy in preempting a potentially large conservation issue in The Mercurial Inscription, an TBM installation artwork with software and interactive elements.https://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/8964Time Based Media ArtTBMBorn Digital ArtWorkflowsThe Mercurial InscriptionHeritage Conservation Centre
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A Sometimes Mercurial Process: New Protocols for the Preservation of Singapore’s Time Based Art Collection
CeROArt : Conservation, Exposition, Restauration d'Objets d'Art
Time Based Media Art
TBM
Born Digital Art
Workflows
The Mercurial Inscription
Heritage Conservation Centre
title A Sometimes Mercurial Process: New Protocols for the Preservation of Singapore’s Time Based Art Collection
title_full A Sometimes Mercurial Process: New Protocols for the Preservation of Singapore’s Time Based Art Collection
title_fullStr A Sometimes Mercurial Process: New Protocols for the Preservation of Singapore’s Time Based Art Collection
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title_short A Sometimes Mercurial Process: New Protocols for the Preservation of Singapore’s Time Based Art Collection
title_sort sometimes mercurial process new protocols for the preservation of singapore s time based art collection
topic Time Based Media Art
TBM
Born Digital Art
Workflows
The Mercurial Inscription
Heritage Conservation Centre
url https://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/8964
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