Infrared reflectography – Apollo camera (Opus)
We are delighted to share with you our latest acquisition: the Apollo IR camera (Opus System).
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Le CORBUSIER’s material corpus
CARAA has initiated a new research project with the Le Corbusier Foundation. This project focuses on the physicochemical analysis of the materials used by Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret).
Study of the 18th, 19th & 20th century collections of the Galliera Museum
The CARAA is participating in a study on toxic products in the textile collections of the Musee Galliera (France), arsenic, mercury, lead, etc.
Sponsorship & internships at CARAA
Each year, CARAA engages through skills sponsorship and internships with students in conservation-restoration and chemistry.
Painted backgrounds at the Vasarely foundation
Étude des fonds d’œuvre à la fondation Vasarely. Avec ARCOART
The Treasure Behind the Wall …
In Paris, the incredible story of a work of art found by chance … Details of analyzes and examinations conducted at CARAA
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CARAA is an analytical research unit which applies the most suitable and modern physico-chemical techniques existing for cultural heritage and art market in order to answer questions related to the conservation, restoration, dating, characterization or authentication of art objects.
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Infrared reflectography – Apollo camera (Opus)
We are delighted to share with you our latest acquisition: the Apollo IR camera (Opus System).
Le CORBUSIER’s material corpus
CARAA has initiated a new research project with the Le Corbusier Foundation. This project focuses on the physicochemical analysis of…
Study of the 18th, 19th & 20th century collections of the Galliera Museum
The CARAA is participating in a study on toxic products in the textile collections of the Musee Galliera (France), arsenic,…
Sponsorship & internships at CARAA
Each year, CARAA engages through skills sponsorship and internships with students in conservation-restoration and chemistry.
Painted backgrounds at the Vasarely foundation
Étude des fonds d’œuvre à la fondation Vasarely. Avec ARCOART
The Chapel of the Musical Angels at Le MANS
Studies prior to the restoration in the Chapel of the Musical Angels at Le MANS This preliminary study carried…
The Treasure Behind the Wall …
In Paris, the incredible story of a work of art found by chance … Details of analyzes and examinations conducted…
Multispectral Camera
CARAA has recently acquired a new XpeCAM X01 multispectral camera. This camera equipped with 30 filters covers the region from…
Painted parchments by Michel le Nobletz
Physico-chemical Analyzes and Multispectral examinations The CARAA had the honor to participate with the DRAC Bretagne and Marine Letouzey…
Peintures Romaines de la basilique de Tongres
Analyses Physico-chimiques des peintures Menées durant neuf années, les fouilles de la basilique Notre-Dame de Tongres ont mis au…
XRF Workshop
Elemental analyses by X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy Conservation students from the Ecole de Condé (Paris) participated in a workshop dedicated to…
Discovery of a painting by Le Nain
Analytical study of a painting recently attributed to Le Nain “Christ at Martha and Mary” is a painting discovered in…
National Archeology Days
CARAA will be present at the National Archeology Days in Paris on June 16, 17 & 18th. We invite you…
Social Network
Social Network and Media Have a look at the last news in Conservation and Restoration on the pages of CARAA…
Exhibition
CARAA is at the MANS’ART (2013) Le Mans, city of art and history, welcomes on April 5th, 6th and 7th 2013…
