Episode 8
Julie Wolfe: Sculpture Conservators of the Future
The Art Equation: A Now Be Here Podcast
April 10, 202535m 20s
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Show Notes
We're back at the Getty! Today, Kim is solo and chatting with Julie Wolfe, sculpture conservator at The Getty Museum. The pair discuss Julie's path to museum conservation, her book on Roy Lichtenstein's outdoor painted sculptures, and the realities of art couriering. Diving deep into the significance and evolving science of sculpture conservation, Julie offers insights into what it means to steward art for future generations. Bonus tip - be sure to stay for the bloopers at the end of the episode!
Mentions: Julie Wolfe; The Getty Museum; The Getty Research Institute; Roy Lichtenstein; “Roy Lichtenstein: Outdoor Painted Sculpture”, Getty Publications ; Camille Claudel; Ray Stark Sculpture Collection; Cy Twombly; Nancy Graves