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Conservator Episodes

s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins
Feb. 23, 2026

s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins

What is the "secret sauce" that gives a print its soul? In this episode, Ann sits down with Professor Stephen Hoskins to decode the complex chemistry and 500-year history of printmaking inks. From Old Master soot to the cutti...

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s3e65 behind the scenes with conservator Alison Luxner
Sept. 24, 2024

s3e65 behind the scenes with conservator Alison Luxner

In this episode, go behind the scenes at the museum with Alison Luxner, a paper conservator at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Alison shares her journey to becoming a conservator, the lengthy education and training process, and her diverse...

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