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We've made it to the cover of an exciting article in The Guardian! Our clients at the National Gallery of Victoria (Australia) chose to include our Apollo Infrared camera in the picture, right beside the head of conservation Michael Varcoe-Cocks, and a beautiful 19th painting of William Orchardson, called The First Cloud. The article provides a scope of an art conservator's practices and highlights their ability to combine art and science, by working with different scientific imaging techniques, such as the Apollo IR camera: «On a nearby computer, he pulls up an image taken by infrared camera. Infrared, which is good at detecting carbon, shows the initial pencil sketches that underlie the painting: a chair that was initially simpler, and a huge rug over the floor, absent in the final work to strand the man on a little fabric island. “The change from the sketch to the painting … that’s a choice the artist has made,” Varcoe-Cocks says, adding that being able to reveal the layers underneath is useful to understand an artist’s working methods.» At Opus, we are pleased to contribute with state-of-the-art imaging equipment for achieving exciting discoveries.

We’re excited to announce that, as promised, 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱—this time to the Escola das Artes - Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼 🎉 This donation will support both research and education within their 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, giving students hands-on experience in 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆. This non-invasive imaging technique, using infrared light, uncovers layers beneath the surface of artworks, offering invaluable insights into underdrawings, alterations, and artistic processes behind historical masterpieces. A huge thank you to Carla Felizardo and Patrícia Raquel Moreira for their collaboration in making this possible. We can’t wait to see the OSIRIS camera being put to use by the students and teachers. #OpusInstruments #ArtConservation #Reflectography #EducationSupport #ConservationScience #EscolaDasArtes

Our remarkable camera technology is enabling the uncovering of hidden details and stories within their priceless collection. This collaboration is a testament to the power of innovation in preserving and understanding our cultural heritage. Check out the National Portrait Gallery's post to learn more about this fascinating work. #Innovation #CulturalHeritage #ArtConservation #OPUSInstruments https://lnkd.in/dzdvck7T

We are pleased to announce the 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of a 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗦 from 𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 to Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa 🎉   This donation will support both the investigation and the classes at this esteemed university, benefiting the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.   Having an OSIRIS on-site will provide students with 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆, a non-invasive imaging method that uses 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 to reveal layers beneath the surface of paintings. This allows researchers and conservators to uncover underdrawings and alterations, providing invaluable insights into the artist's process and the artwork's history.   Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible, especially Marcia Vilarigues, Sara Babo and Susana França de Sá.   ---   We will be donating a camera to another university very soon, stay tuned! www.opusinstruments.com #Reflectography #ArtConservation #NOVA_FCT #OPUSInstruments #Research

The 2024 IEEE international conference on Metrology for Archaoeoogy and Cuktural Heritage which is now in its 10th edition has kicked off this morning in Valletta. The first keynote speaker was Deodato Tapete from the Italian Soace Agency speaking about Earth Observation for Cultural Heritage followed by Colonello Giuseppe Marseglia from the Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. #confernece #culturalheritage #valletta #malta #metroarchaeo #internationalconference University of Malta

Excellent reports here covering the University of Malta Apollo Camera loan 🎨 "University of Malta (UM) Senior Lecturer Charlene Vella and her team have loaned a cutting-edge infrared (IR) camera in order to study a number of paintings in Malta that have rich historical value, includes ones from the 14th and 15th centuries." - Fabrizio Tabone from Whoswho. Check out the articles linked below for insight into how our IR imaging can offer " insights into their manufacturing techniques, particularly into their underdrawings often visible through painted layers via the detection of reflected IR waves." https://lnkd.in/ewiD9piy https://lnkd.in/eGmPARwn

If you missed us at the insightful AIC conference in Salt Lake City, we're always open for discussion on IR imaging 🎨 Thank you to the AIC, our fellow exhibitors, and the team back in Norwich for all the support. If you would like to talk anything IR imaging with us, please contact our representative Hannah Conway-Laws on her email: hannah.conway-laws@atik-cameras.com We look forward to seeing you all again next year! . . #art #restoration #ir #infrared #imaging #underdrawings

Opus Instruments representative, Hannah Conway-Laws, has successfully arrived at Salt Lake City for the AIC Conference! After some minor travel set backs (Chicago Storm), we're ready to talk art restoration and IR imaging alongside introducing our newest NIR camera. We hope to see you there for the American Institute for Conservations 52nd Annual Meeting. If you would like to know more about our new camera, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/eTU3CWA2 . . . #opus #art #restoration #ir #irimaging #artrestoration #underdrawings

A day later than scheduled due to the Chicago storm, but we are here 🇺🇸 see you all tomorrow 🙂

Opus Instruments is attending and exhibiting at the AIC's 52nd conference in Salt Lake City 📍 Our representative Hannah Conway-Laws will be attending alongside our Apollo camera to talk IR imaging and its importance in art restoration. We will also be promoting our new NIR camera and taking pre-orders. Head over to our newest news article for more: https://lnkd.in/eTFFH88w . . #arthandling #artcollection #artgallery #research #artistic #paintings #heritage #museum #technical #analysis #IRR #infrared #infraredtechnology #paintingstudies #studies