What is the best way to store my artworks?
For more information on the care of paintings see the ICON (Institute for Conservation) website at http://www.icon.org.uk/. To store a painting, consider protection from dust, mould, insects and from abrasion or impact. Ideal conditions are those that are stable – neither too dry nor too damp. 50% relative humidity, and 20°C are standard environmental conditions for storage. Exclude light to reduce fading and discolouration. Protect from dust with a suitable covering; this could be tissue paper or polythene. For modern paintings and unframed works, consider providing a carrying frame, or L-section wooden frame, that projects far enough beyond the front of the painting to allow the frame to be wrapped in polythene without touching the paint surface (see packing methods).
