Facing the Rot in Modern Art
Under the title A load of rot? Sarah Jane Checkland does a both serious and quirky/humorous piece in today’s Telegraph about modern art that decays with time.
With a whole range of materials used by artists over the years being susceptible to rot, Checkland leads us through a tale of woe as conservation departments struggle to handle this fascinating phenomenon.
I must admit I’m on the fence about some of the art she dicusses, so take a little time to read the article for yourself - well worth the effort.
Article here