Bracker Fiske Consultants
cooperate with artists, private and public collections, gallerists,
and other art professionals to protect the integrity of their works
of art. Our services include:
Audits: Bracker Fiske reviews artworks
and/or collections. We identify their information or documentation gaps,
and propose workable strategies for their resolution.
Description: We advise on, and produce,
descriptions, certification, and instructions for new or recent works.
Additionally, we research and prepare descriptions retroactively for
works of art that have no previous documentation history, nor installation
directions.
Installation/Dismantling/Reinstallation:
Bracker Fiske records fabrication and installation processes for new
works in written, photographic, or AV formats; details the dismantling
of existing artworks; and oversees their subsequent recreation. We also
clarify and resolve conceptual issues attending the re-siting of sculptures
and installations.
Installing and documenting Andy Goldsworthy's Herd
of Arches, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2005. Copyright Andy Goldsworthy.
Maintenance and Care: We prepare
documentation that represents and communicates the artist’s wishes
and recommendations regarding the longer-term maintenance and care of
their works of art. In addition, we facilitate discussion and practical
solutions for situations where questions such as material replacement
and repair arise.
Professional Development Packages:
Bracker Fiske welcomes the opportunity to work with professional individuals
and groups engaged in the curation and care of contemporary art who
wish to review or develop aspects of their practice. We organise ‘in-house’
sessions, or external events, tailored to your needs.
Workshops/Seminars/Symposia: We deliver
innovative and topical collegial programmes to institutions and organisations
that seek discursive forums addressing the collection, curation, and
care of contemporary art, or that wish to promote their practice or
research.
Referrals: For parties seeking conservation
or legal advice services, we provide referrals to appropriate professionals.
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