Dame Patsy and Sir David toured the Conservation Research Centre at Auckland Art Gallery for a behind the scenes look at the the work they do to repair, restore and preserve artworks.
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Dame Patsy and Sir David with Auckland Art Gallery Head of Advancement and Sponsorship, Sue Sinclair; Principal Conservator Sarah Hillary; Director Rhana Devenport and Deputy Director Craig Goodall
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Dame Patsy and Objects Conservator Annette McKone discuss the work being done on a Colin McCahon painted glass window
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Viewing some of the artworks in the Objects workshop
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Art Gallery photographer John McIvor explains his role
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Paper Conservator Camilla Baskcomb talks Dame Patsy through the conservation process for a collection of early 20th century architectural drawings
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The original colours of this watercolour (top) can be seen more clearly after conservation work
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Works by Colin McCahon and Don Binney waiting for attention in the Auckland Art Gallery workshop