Two Greek Senior Expert art conservators and restorers undertake the “revival” of an 18th-century Icon after being invited to New York by the Archdiocese of America.
Using scientific methods, beyond the physical conservation and restoration of historical artefacts, the two expert conservators, as Doctors of Art, History and Culture, explore the authenticity and history of the Icon, through scientific conservation and restoration processes that have been developed over the centuries, with the aim of saving our global, historical cultural heritage.
We cordially thank the Archbishop of Orthodox America Archidosia, Archbishop Mr.Elpidoforo, for his invitation, sponsoring, support, and collaboration in the conservation and restoration of the Icon of St. Nikolaos.
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TITLES: VENIS STUDIOS, The Science and Art of Conservation & Restoration
Narration by: Vaia A. Karagianni – Venizelos G. Gavrilakis
Editing – Final sound mixing by: Kirineos Papadimatos
Co-Production by: Venizelos G. Gavrilakis Kirineos Papadimatos Zafeiris Haitidis
Executive Producer: Nektarios S. Antoniou The Treasury NYC LLC
Filmed & Directed by: Zafeiris Haitidis AnthroPhos Productions
GRDiscovery channel: Premiere, Monday 12 February, at 23:00, exclusively on the GRD Channel.
by Venizelos G. Gavrilakis
Edited Athina Gkouma
About the author:
Venizelos G. Gavrilakis, a renowned expert in the art conservation and restoration of Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons, historical oil paintings, and Ottoman-era artwork, has been working as a senior expert conservator and restorer since 1994. He has worked with various institutions and has been involved in international conservation meetings and conferences. Gavrilakis is the president of the art conservation and restoration company VENIS STUDIOS, based in Istanbul, Turkey, and has collaborated with galleries, antique dealers, and private collectors.
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