Brooke Lanier’s exhibit at Novado Gallery, "Berths and Ghosts," can be seen from May 11 through June 10, 2023. An artist talk for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, May 20.

Now, scientists may have cracked one using chemistry and physics. Around the turn of the 15th century in Italy, oil-based paints replaced egg-based tempera paints as the dominant medium.

Old oil paintings are suffering from chemical “acne” Conservators are scrambling to rescue them Desperate for a spa day Photograph: Børre Høstland/The National Museum May 28th 2025 | 4 min read ...