Authenticity, Change and Loss in the Conservation of Time-Based Media Installations

Laurenson, Pip

Authenticity, Change and Loss in the Conservation of Time-Based Media Installations

Resource type

Journal article

Creator (person)

Laurenson, Pip

Date published

2006

Abstract

This paper focuses on three concepts central to the theory of conservation: authenticity, change and loss. These terms are explored in relation to how they are viewed in traditional conservation practice and how they might usefully be interpreted in relation to time-based media works of art. Discussions about authenticity found in the philosophy of music suggest ways in which conservators might approach concepts of change and loss in relation to time-based media installations.

Journal title

Tate Papers

Issue

6

Publisher

Tate

Place of publication

UK

ISSN

1753-9854

Official URL

https://www.tate.org.uk/research/publications/tate-papers/06/authenticity-change-and-loss-conservation-of-time-based-media-installations

Rights statement

In Copyright

Licence

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Collection

Tate Papers