New Approach to the Cleaning of Paintings – Lecture and Practical Workshop




New Approach to the Cleaning of Paintings – Lecture and Practical Workshop

March 11–12, 2026 | Faculty of Fine Arts Cetinje

Within the framework of the project “Education and Cultural Heritage – Contemporary Methods in Conservation and Restoration and Their Application” supportet by Ministry of culture and meadia of Montenegro, the Faculty of Fine Arts is organizing a two-day lecture and practical workshop entitled “New Approach to the Cleaning of Paintings”.

The workshop will be led by Daniela Korolija Crkvenjakov, conservator-restorer, and Slobodan Gadžurić, chemist, professors at the University of Novi Sad, with extensive experience in both theoretical and practical aspects of conservation.

The program is designed as a combination of theoretical lectures and intensive hands-on work.

Day One – Water-Based Cleaning

The first day will focus on ethical principles and the gradual approach to painting cleaning, including planning cleaning tests and proper documentation of conservation procedures. Participants will be introduced to the use of buffers, surfactants, ligands, and thickeners in water-based cleaning systems, followed by practical preparation of different solutions and supervised application in workshop conditions.

Day Two – Cleaning with Organic Solvents

The second day will address the theoretical foundations of solvent polarity, the solubility triangle, and the toxicity of organic solvents. Special attention will be given to the preparation and application of the Wolbers test, as well as practical work involving organic and ionizing solvents. The workshop will conclude with discussion and analysis of results.

This workshop offers participants a contemporary insight into painting cleaning methodologies, emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and collaboration between conservators and chemists. Through the integration of theory and practice, attendees will further develop their professional knowledge and practical skills in the field of conservation and restoration.

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