Behind the scenes at Crawford Art Gallery: 'We are as busy as ever'

The Cork gallery may be closed in advance of its renovation, but as Dr Chiara Chillè explains, there's plenty work to do 

Chiara Chillè, art conservator at Crawford Art Gallery, Cork, working on getting paintings ready for packing and storage. Picture: Larry Cummins

Art galleries like Crawford Art Gallery don’t just display beautiful artworks; they are stewards of history, culture, and human expression.

As a freelance art conservator, my role is all about preserving that heritage and employing a range of specialised techniques to ensure each work of art can be appreciated now and well into the future.