Innovation and technology at the service of art

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Project consulting

Arterìa Safe Tech, thanks to the versatility of its team, handles the study and design of the entire project while maintaining high conservation standards. From conception to execution, we ensure optimal protection and enhancement. We combine technical expertise and creative design to develop tailor-made solutions, meeting the unique needs of each artwork or collection.

Exhibition
setups

By creating technical drawings and corresponding renderings, we identify tailor-made solutions that ensure a safe and optimal presentation, optimizing every detail for the protection and enhancement of artworks.

Supports, brackets and hangers

Through mount-making, we offer customized solutions for every type of artwork, ensuring stability and security. We use metal supports, brackets, and hangers, along with neutral materials, guaranteeing secure support and effective protection with minimally invasive techniques.

Setup of
storage facilities

For the conservation of artworks and archival materials in storage, we design and provide large-scale structures such as metal racks, drawer units, platforms, and freestanding shelving units.

3D scanning and file processing for printing

The use of a high-accuracy portable 3D scanner, followed by data processing and the development of print files by our specialized team, makes it possible to design and create the best conservation product for each specific exhibition need.

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Frame creation

Using different types of wood, finishes, and moldings, we create custom frames through a highly artisanal process. As an external element to the artwork, each frame is personalized to meet the client’s tastes and requirements. Equipped with a front cover made of glass, PMMA, or Optium TruVue, our frames offer high protection while adapting to the specific conservation needs of the artwork.

Standard frame

A product crafted with attention to detail and artisanal workmanship, using standard materials such as rods, strips, backing board, glass or plastic materials, and hangers. This combination allows for an economical solution while maintaining the necessary standards of quality and functionality.

Conservation frame

It differs from the standard frame by using museum-grade, pH-neutral materials for conservation, such as inert adhesive tapes, “barrier” products, acid-free papers and boards, anti-reflective and UV-protective glass or acrylic, and security hangers.

Micro-climate frame

It is an advanced system for controlling the microclimate within the frame that houses the artwork. Thanks to a passive stabilization system, the control of relative humidity ensures a stable and safe environment for artworks and sensitive documents. The frame can also be equipped with internal sensors that continuously monitor environmental conditions, allowing for proactive management.

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Production of display cases and vitrines

Arterìa Safe Tech uses high-quality materials to ensure top-notch conservation structures. Each product is crafted in full compliance with internationally recognized standards, such as UNI, CHEN, ICOM, AIC, and ICC, ensuring that all solutions meet conservation and protection requirements. Every project is custom-developed based on the artwork’s characteristics and the exhibition space, providing functional solutions without compromising on aesthetic appeal.

Protective display case

Structures made from fireproof materials and the use of extra-clear museum-grade glass or acrylic, with minimal color distortion, anti-theft features, laminated and shatterproof. These display cases can be equipped with lighting systems and alarm installations.

Micro-climate show cases

Compared to protective display cases, these structures feature internal microclimate control (relative humidity) through an active and/or passive system. Miniaturized devices (microdata loggers) are embedded inside to detect and record climatic data, allowing for real-time monitoring, even remotely.

Security display case

The armored display cases are distinguished by the use of special glass with thicknesses and shatterproof properties. The use of special resins in the adhesives ensures excellent transparency. Sophisticated locks make the product unique and highly secure.

Climate-controlled box

A conservation product used to contain, protect, and display the artifact for which it is custom-made. The conservation structure aims to protect the artwork from the deposition of particulates, dust, atmospheric pollutants, and to provide passive internal microclimate control through the use of stabilizing materials. It offers a tight seal and allows for the safe lending and exhibition of the artwork.

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Preventive Conservation and Collection Care Management

Arterìa Safe Tech has developed a comprehensive consulting service aimed at helping clients improve the management of their collections. The services always begin with an exploratory site visit to identify issues and establish priorities for action. Each intervention can then be carried out on the entire collection, part of it, or on individual artworks. The flexibility that preventive conservation offers allows the services to be adjusted based on specific needs and available budget. Preventive conservation consulting thus includes all measures and actions aimed at preventing or reducing deterioration or degradation of tangible cultural heritage.

IPM Consulting

IPM (Integrated Pest Management) consulting adopts a comprehensive approach for managing pests in cultural heritage conservation environments. It assesses the risks of infestation, implements continuous monitoring, and proposes targeted control methods with minimal environmental impact. It provides a tailored management plan, ensuring the protection of artworks and training staff to effectively prevent and address potential infestations.

Environmental/microclimate monitoring.

It involves the constant monitoring of parameters such as temperature, humidity, and air quality within conservation environments. Through the use of sensors and advanced technologies, the monitoring ensures optimal microclimatic conditions and allows for timely intervention in case of climatic or environmental fluctuations that could threaten the health of the artworks.

Verification of the adequacy of storage and exhibition spaces

Analysis of the environmental, structural, and security conditions of spaces dedicated to the conservation and exhibition of artworks. This process aims to identify critical issues, areas for improvement, and necessary modifications to ensure that the environments meet conservation standards, optimizing the protection and long-term accessibility of the artworks.

Housekeeping practices and collection maintenance

It includes the study and implementation of regular and scheduled interventions, such as cleaning, dusting, inspection, and monitoring the conservation status of artworks. Additionally, it covers exceptional and unplanned interventions like restorations, handling of artworks in risky situations, and removal of potential hazards or damage.

Digital condition report service

Creation of digital condition reports through a dedicated software platform that enables effective management of both online and offline documents, supports multilingual documentation, and offers secure data storage and sharing. The final report consists of a PDF with text, notes, and images, designed to facilitate documentation for loans, traveling exhibitions, and special projects, optimizing the monitoring of the condition of artworks.

Conservation materials and hanging systems

Continuous study and research in the field of materials used in contact with artworks and new hanging systems are at the core of our team’s ongoing work. This activity aims to find new and inert materials, as well as increasingly efficient solutions, that meet the toughest conservation criteria during the various activities involving an artwork, such as transportation, storage, packaging, exhibition, and restoration. Each phase is designed to ensure maximum safety and preserve the integrity of every item.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

To request a quote for Arterìa Safe Tech’s services, you can choose one of the following methods:

  • Email: Send a quote request to the dedicated email address, providing the specifics of the services you require. Our staff will prepare a tailored proposal for you.
  • Phone: Contact us by phone at the number provided on our website. We’ll be happy to discuss your needs and provide a dedicated quote.
  • In-Person Visit: If you prefer a face-to-face meeting, you can schedule an appointment at our offices to discuss your needs and receive a detailed quote.

In all cases, we recommend providing as many details as possible regarding the requested services to ensure an accurate and timely estimate.

Arterìa Safe Tech does not have a catalog.
Each product and service is designed and made to measure, taking into account the specific needs of the artwork, the client, and the context of use. This customized approach allows us to offer precise alternatives tailored to the unique requirements of each project, ensuring the best possible solution.
To receive a detailed quote, we invite you to contact us directly and provide the specific information regarding your project.

Active and passive climate control represent two distinct approaches to managing environmental conditions.
Active climate control relies on the use of devices and technologies, such as air conditioners and dehumidifiers, to actively regulate temperature and humidity. These systems, often equipped with sensors, allow for continuous and precise control of environmental conditions, responding in real-time to variations.
Passive climate control, on the other hand, is based on strategies and materials designed to optimize the microclimate without the use of technological devices. This method utilizes materials with low thermal conductivity and humidity-stabilizing properties, helping to maintain stable environmental conditions. The use of these materials naturally regulates temperature and humidity, improving energy efficiency and the conditions of the environment. In this way, passive climate control aims to create an optimal microclimate for conservation without the need for active interventions, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.

Conservation and preventive conservation are two distinct but complementary approaches to the protection of cultural heritage.

Conservation is a general term that includes all activities aimed at maintaining and protecting artworks in their current state. This can involve direct interventions, such as restoration or specific treatments, which aim to correct existing damage or degradation in order to restore or stabilize the artwork, ensuring its survival and integrity.

Preventive conservation, on the other hand, is a proactive approach aimed at preventing degradation and damage before they occur. This includes the design and implementation of optimal environmental conditions, the use of appropriate packaging materials, and the management of risk factors such as light, humidity, and pollution. The goal of preventive conservation is to minimize factors that could cause future damage, creating an environment that protects the artwork in the long term and reduces the need for corrective interventions.

IPM (Integrated Pest Management) is a strategic and integrated approach, particularly important in the preventive conservation of cultural heritage and artworks, for managing, monitoring, and controlling the presence of pests within the conservation environments of cultural assets. Its primary goal is to minimize the damage caused by pests through targeted, long-term strategies, rather than relying solely on chemical methods or emergency interventions.

The first step in IPM involves monitoring and identifying pests. This includes regular checks and the use of tools such as traps and visual inspections to detect the presence and determine the type of pests. Correctly identifying the pests is crucial to implementing the most appropriate measures.

Once identified, the next step is prevention, which is one of the key components of IPM. This involves using tools and methods to create an environment that minimizes the opportunities for infestation.

If pests are detected despite preventive measures, non-chemical control methods can be employed. These methods include the use of physical traps, barriers, and other techniques that prevent pests from damaging artworks without resorting to chemicals.