Ephemeral Monuments: History and Conservation of Installation Art

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Edited by Barbara Ferriani and Marina PuglieseTranslated by Helen Glanville Installation art is an evolving, often ephemeral medium that defies rigid categorization. It has also radically transformed the concepts of space, time, and the experience of art. The conservation field is faced with unique challenges over how best to manage and preserve the essence of these works. How detailed can documentation get? When does the replacement of original components become acceptable? How does the field cope with the…