The Hoover Institution Library & Archives invite you to a gallery talk with book and paper conservator Laurent Cruveillier about Mounting Flat Paper Objects for Display on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM PT in the Lou Henry Hoover Gallery at Hoover Tower (550 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305).
In conjunction with our exhibition The Battalion Artist: A Sailor’s Journey Through the South Seas, join us for this free workshop detailing the craft of preparing and mounting flat paper objects, such as artwork and images, for display.
This talk will provide an expert's look at the meticulous techniques used to preserve and present historical works of art on paper. Learn how professional conservators handle fragile materials while maintaining their integrity and enhancing their impact in exhibitions like The Battalion Artist and elsewhere. Perfect for anyone interested to learn how to showcase their artwork, documents, or other treasures with a gallery-worthy touch.
Following the event, the Library & Archives invite guests to explore The Battalion Artist and Hoover@100: Ideas Defining a Century exhibitions.
Please note that space is limited. RSVP in-person today!
About the Speaker
Laurent Cruveillier is the Hoover Institution Library & Archives Book & Paper Conservator. After a Business School degree from EM-Lyon Business School (MSc Management) and postgraduate degrees in International Trade and Science Management, he worked 23 years in Portugal as a marketing and advertising executive and manager. A life “close call” in his mid-40s made him realize he wanted to connect with his true vocation and passion for heritage. So, he quit everything, moved to London and started over. He now holds a master's degree in Conservation with distinction from University of the Arts London – Camberwell College, a program that led him to intern at the British Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Royal Collections at Windsor Castle. Prior to moving to California, Laurent was working at University College London, as Paper Conservator in the Special Collections Department. The work of the Conservation department at the Hoover Institution Library & Archives includes providing input for collection care decision making, assessing and stabilizing incoming collections, preparing collections for digitization and high-resolution imaging, supporting engagement activities such as exhibits or loans, conserving library and archives materials, supporting research activities, like handling fragile objects for researchers, training colleagues and interns, promoting good practices in object handling and preservation.
