Do you really need a modified UV-VIS-IR camera?
Maybe with a long enough exposure, I can get some IR and UV photos without modifying my camera? We made the test. We shot our
Training at CHSOS Studio, Dec 2019
We just completed a 4 days training program (Dec 9-12 2019) in our Studio in Italy on Practical methods for Art Examination. We introduced Technical
Training Raman Spectroscopy, Brazil, i3A
We just completed a 2 days training program (Dec 3rd and 4th) in our Studio in Italy on Raman spectroscopy. We introduced and delivered our
Training in Taiwan, National Museum Fine Arts – 2019
Delivered on October 29-31 2019 a training program and Technical Photography and Multispectral Imaging system for National Museum Fine Arts in Taichung, Taiwan. We delivered
Training in Canada, Queen’s University – 2019
Delivered on October 23-25 2019 a training program and Technical Photography and Multispectral Imaging system for Queen’s University, Canada. We delivered Training and Equipment to
Training in Lebanon, Feb 2020
Four-day training course held at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik and the Beit Gazo Center, Jounieh, Lebanon. Feb 3-6, 2020. Organized by the IFLA
Technical Photography at the National Archive, The Netherlands
Just delivered on October 10th 2019 a complete Technical Photography and Multispectral Imaging system for the National Archive in The Hague, The Netherlands. We
Training for Thailand University
We just delivered (July 30th 2019) a one-day training program for Anukul Radsamrong, a Ph.D. student from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Anakul works for
Meet us at the largest Librarians Congress, Athens 26 August
CHSOS at the 85th World Library and Information Congress of IFLA in Athens, Greece. This is the annual conference of librarians (about 4000 participants from
Examining works on paper with transmitted radiation – Training May 2019
Just completed the 4-days Training at the CHSOS Studio, May 20th-23rd. We got 4 participants from the Netherlands and Greece. Check out our Calendar for
From: Malaysia, National Modern Art Museum – May 2019
On May 2019 we got a visit from Amerrudin Ahmad and Musrizal Mat Isa, from Malaysia, National Modern Art Museum. They really seemed to enjoy
Raman Spectroscopy: Training Now Available!
We are now providing a 6 hours Training module on Raman Spectroscopy using our system ElviRa. We start this new module in the next upcoming
One-to-One Training at CHSOS studio – April 2019
Completed 4-days one-to-one Training at the CHSOS Studio in Italy, April 2-5 for Jurian Hoogewerff, University of Camberra, Australia. Check out our Training Calendar for
Examination of Vittore Carpaccio in Slovenia – March 2019
Just performed Technical Examination on a large painting by Carpaccio (1465-1526) in Slovenia for the Institute for Protection of Cultural Heritage CHSOS was invited for
Training at CHSOS studio – March 2019
Completed 4-days Training at the CHSOS Studio, March 18th-21st. We got 2 participants from Italy and France. Check out our Calendar for the next one.
Technical Photography kit in OSLO, Feb 2019
Just delivered a complete Technical Photography (TP) Kit and 2-days Training on February, 2019 in Oslo, at Galleri Tonne. The great staff at the Galleri
Reflectance Spectrometer at Royal Library of Belgium
Just delivered Gorgias, our Reflectance spectroscopy system, to the Royal Library of Belgium. This was the first delivery of our new deal: Gorgias comes with
Just delivered to Qatar National library our Raman Spectrometer, ElviRa
Just delivered, installed and tested ElviRa – our new Raman system – to Qatar National Library. Proudly, ElviRa will complete their outstanding laboratory for scientific
Training in Oman – National Library, Feb 2019
Just delivered a 3-days Training on February 19-21, 2019 in Oman, at the Headquarters of the National Library and Archives of Oman, in Muscat. Within
Training in Morocco – National Archives. Dec 2018
Just delivered a 3-days Training on December 3-5, 2018 in Morocco, at the Headquarters of the Archives of Morocco, in Rabat. Within the framework of
Training in Sweden, Nov 2018.
Thanks to the kind collaboration with the Swedish National Heritage Board, we delivered our 4-days Training program in Sweden, this November 12-15 2018. The Training took place
Training for Korea National University of Cultural Heritage, Sept 2018
We just delivered a full one-day training at the CHSOS Studio, Sept 14th focused on Technical Photography for 2 participants from Korea National University of
FREE Training in Morocco, December 2018
We are happy to announce a great opportunity for our following community of art professionals from Arabic Countries. A FREE 3-days Training on December 3-5,
Training focused on Manuscripts – May 2018
Completed 4-days Training at the CHSOS Studio, May 22nd-25th. It was focused on manuscripts. We got 2 participants from Ireland and Kuwait. Shaikha Alkharsan. She
FREE software for Technical Photography
CHSOS says goodbye to Photoshop. We set up a new workflow for Technical Photography (TP) that only uses FREE software.
Cultural Artifacts in Terahertz Light – READ New article
Just published “Cultural Artifacts in Terahertz Light“. Patricia Daukantas interviewed CHSOS to get our opinion on this relatively new methodology and its application for the examination
Training for Qatar National library, March 2018
We just completed a 3-days Training at the Qatar National Library from March 5th to March 8th.
Training in Sweden, Feb 2018. Wall paintings
Thanks to the kind collaboration with Misa Asp Conservation Studio in Stockholm, we delivered our 3-days Training program in Sweden, this February 12-14 2018. We
FREE Training in Qatar, March 2018
We are happy to announce a great opportunity for our following community of art professionals from Arabic Countries. A FREE 3-days Training at the Qatar
Training in Switzerland, Jan 31, 2018
Thanks to the kind collaboration with SCR – Association suisse de conservation et restauration – we delivered our 3-days Training program in Switzerland, from Jan 31 to
Training for institutions. SRAL, The Netherlands, 2018
Thanks to the kind collaboration of SRAL we delivered our 3-days Training program in Maastricht, The Netherlands, Jan 24-26 2018. SRAL, Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg, is a
Learn with us. Training at CHSOS Studio, Italy
We just delivered the December 2017 Training program focused on Paintings at CHSOS Studio in Italy (click to see the list of former students). We had
Now you can have your Private Training at CHSOS Studio, Italy
We offer Private Training programs at CHSOS Studio in Italy to match your agenda and specific interests (click to see the list of former students). Contact
Reflectance Spectroscopy for Paper Conservation. National Archives, The Netherlands
Reflectance Spectroscopy is a powerful method for pigments identification even for works of art on paper. We just delivered on Oct 24th a full day
Fabrizio – New UV lamp for Art and Archaeology examination
We made Fabrizio, the Ultraviolet (UV) lamp for Technical Art and Archaeology examination.
New Pigments Checker v.5 – Translucent support for Transmitted Infrared
just released Pigments Checker v.5 featuring translucent support. We often examine a painting with transmitted visible light and infrared radiation.
Training in Switzerland, February 2018
Thanks to the kind collaboration with SCR – Association suisse de conservation et restauration – we are happy to announce our 3-days Training program in Switzerland, from
Training at SRAL, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Jan 24-26 2018
Thanks to the kind collaboration of SRAL we are happy to announce our 3-days Training program in Maastricht, The Netherlands, Jan 24-26 2018.
Type II Super Lattice (T2SL) imaging technology for infrared reflectography (IRR)
Read the new paper regarding imaging devices for infrared reflectography (IRR) : A. Cosentino, Type II Super Lattice (T2SL) imaging technology for infrared reflectography of polychrome
Pigments Checker. Spectra Databases now integrated into Spectragryph analysis software!
We partnered with Spectragryph to make available to our community the Pigments Checker free spectral libraries (Raman, XRF and Reflectance spectroscopy), ready-to-use with the new database
Summer Training 2018 – Practical methods for Art Examination – SAVE THE DATE
We just completed our 2° Summer Training on Practical methods for Art Examination in beautiful Sicily with students from Italy and Belgium and we are
Technical examination for Statues – suggestions and a case study – St. Elijah in Comiso, Sicily
We just performed a diagnostics service for a statue of St. Elijah, in Comiso, Sicily. This is a good opportunity for our art conservation community
Training in Qatar – National Library – Paper conservation
We just delivered on May 7-11 a Training program for the Qatar National Library (QNL), in Doha, Qatar.
Technical Photography of Aztec manuscripts in Paris
We just performed (March 20 and 21) Technical Photography documentation of other Aztec manuscripts at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. These documents have European writing in
Training in Qatar – Museum of Islamic Art
We just delivered on March 15th a new Training program for the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.
Training in Puerto Rico
A new Training program scheduled April 3-5 2017 in Puerto Rico for the PRSTRT’s Cultural Heritage Technology and Innovation program of the Puerto Rico Science
Training in Spain – CAEM Centre d’Art d’Època Modern
We just delivered – Jan 20th a training program and installation equipment (technical photography kit) for the research center CAEM (Centre d’Art d’Època Moderna) and a
Training in Malaysia
We just delivered – December 28-30 2016 – a 3-days training program for the National Visual Art Gallery of Malaysia. Our first program in Asia.
Mapping covered paints with Transmittance spectroscopy and transmitted multispectral imaging
How to identify and map covered paints on translucent support, such as canvases? We just published: A. Cosentino “Transmittance spectroscopy and transmitted multispectral imaging to
Training in Costa Rica
Just delivered a 3-days training program for University of Costa Rica December 13-15 2017. Researchers from University of Costa Rica ( Chemistry Department ) contacted
Training for Australian University
We just delivered a 5 days training program for Monash University, Australia and Malaysia campuses, in the Monash University Prato Center in Italy.
Imaging Diagnostic on a 14 th Century Gilded Icon
This new paper is a valid example of the application of non‐invasive imaging methods (technical photography and multispectral imaging) before and after the conservation treatment
Training for art collectors from Mexico
Just delivered a 3-days Training program, Sept 14-16 2016 for two participants from Mexico. Miguel and Beatriz came from Monterrey to take our training and, as
Free XRF Spectroscopy Database of Pigments Checker
Just published new paper DOWNLOAD NOW Pigments Checker is a collection of swatches of historical pigments that offers art professionals, conservation scientists, conservators and fine art
Low cost multispectral imaging
Our new low-cost Multispectral Imaging system was presented at RECH3, III International meeting on Retouching of cultural heritage, in Porto, Portugal. Read the postprint: A.
Imaging the Codex Xolotl and Mapa Quinatzin
Learn about the Technical Photography examination of the Codex Xolotl and Mapa Quinatzin. The Houston Museum published an article on our latest examination in Paris
Technical Photography at la Bibliothèque Nationale de France
For French speakers. CLICK and read about the technical documentation of the Aztec Codex Xolotl and Mapa Quinatzin at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.
How to examine Technical photos on Photoshop
We provide technical photography documentation service for different kinds of art and archaeology.
Art Examination in Sofia, Bulgaria
Do you know about our Onsite Art Examination Service? We just come back from a trip to Sofia, Bulgaria for art examination service.
17th century wooden statue in Avola, Sicily. Diagnostics
We have been collaborating with “Giampaolo Leone” Conservation Studio in Sicily. We just came back from performing non-invasive diagnostics on the Ecce Homo preserved in
Codex Xolotl and Mapa Quinatzin. Technical Photography of Aztec manuscripts in Paris
CHSOS was recently asked to perform Technical Photography documentation of the Codex Xolotl and Mapa Quinatzin at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.
Free Raman Database of Pigments Checker
We just published the new Free Raman Spectroscopy Database of Pigments Checker.
Training in Costa Rica – December 13-15 / 2016
Training on Low-cost methods for Art Examination – December / 13-15 / 2016, Costa Rica Our Training course is aimed to art and archaeology professionals that want
Training October in Los Angeles: Low-cost methods for Art Examination
Our Training course are aimed to art conservation professionals that want to add new technical examination tools to their skills. Our courses are offered on
Infrared Reflectography (900-1700 nm) of Pigments Checker
Check out the Infrared Reflectography (IRR) image of Pigments Checker v.3.
CHSOS in a nutshell -Download
Download our CHSOS in a nutshell, a brochure of our services and products.
Check out our Newsletter Archive
Check out our Newsletter Archive. Read our 20 latest issues to stay on top of things. We are running a number of initiative. Check it
Techniques to reveal hidden paintings: a case study
Just published “L’Annunciazione ritrovata. Nunziata di Mascali, Sicilia“.
Technical Photography of new Pigments Checker v.3
Just published the Technical Photography documentation of the new Pigments Checker v.3
FREE Download – Technical examination for Prints
We just upload a new guide for Technical Art Examination.
FREE Download – Technical examination for wall paintings
We just upload a new guide for Technical Art Examination.
Pigments Checker v.3.0
Pigments Checker is a collection of pigments important in art history.
Technical examination services for stamps
Just uploaded our “Technical examination services for stamps” guide.
3D laser scanning and Technical Photography for wall paintings
CHSOS provides technical examination and documentation of wall paintings and this paper provides a new insight into the combination of Technical Photography and 3D laser scanning for
Multispectral Imaging on Guercino at Art Defender, Bologna
We have been collaborating with Alessandro Fiamingo who has taken our Training program. He is currently working at Art Defender, Bologna.
Photography of ancient coins: RTI guide
Photographing ancient coins is a pretty difficult task because of their reflective and uneven surface.
Guide -Wall paintings Examination with Raking light
We just published our introductory guide: Wall paintings Examination with Raking light
Scientific examination of Cultural Heritage raises awareness in local communities
Just published A. Cosentino “Scientific examination of Cultural Heritage raises awareness in local communities: The case of the newly discovered cycle of mural paintings in
Our Talk at OKOA 2016. Art Diagnostics: Low-Cost Revolution
We just delivered our talk at OKOA 2016 (in Italian). The preservation of cultural heritage is a critical civic responsibility especially in Italy where the
Training for Heritage Malta
We just delivered a 3-days Training program for Heritage Malta, Feb 22-24 2016. Heritage Malta is the National Agency for Museums, Conservation Practice and Cultural
Infrared Technical Photography for Art Examination
Just published Infrared Technical Photography for Art Examination. A. Cosentino “Infrared Technical Photography for Art Examination” e-Preservation Science, 13, 1-6, 2016. This paper discusses technical
Terahertz and Cultural Heritage Science: Examination of Art and Archaeology
Just published Terahertz and Cultural Heritage Science: Examination of Art and Archaeology. A. Cosentino “Terahertz and Cultural Heritage Science: Examination of Art and Archaeology” Technologies, 4, 6,
Online Training Programs
Get our Training modules, without added travel costs. We are now offering Online Training modules. Traveling is expensive and requires time that many professionals can’t
Free XRF Spectroscopy Database of Pigments Checker
We just published the new Free XRF Spectroscopy Database of Pigments Checker. Pigments Checker is a collection of swatches of historical pigments that offers art
Technical Photography Filters Set
CHSOS offers the Technical Photography Filters Set at 970 euro + 20 euro shipping. They are the 4 filters (52 mm thread) that we use
We got a new Studio
We are celebrating our new Studio! We moved to an 80 square meters (860 square foot) open space. It is an historical building (XVIII century)
2015 Review
CHSOS website has enjoyed the engagement of a wide community, we reached 6000 views / month. Art community follows our updates, requires on-site art examination
Technical Photography for wall paintings. Nunziatella di Mascali, Sicily
CHSOS collaborated with Catania (Sicily) Archaeological authorities to contribute Technical Photography Diagnostics on the newly discovered XII century wall paintings in Nunziatella di Mascali, Sicily.
Training a Fine Art Photographer
We just delivered a 3-days Training program to Rene Gerritsen, Fine Art Photographer in Amsterdam. He generously contributed to our Low-cost Multispectral Imaging Crowd funding
Training for Monash University, Australia and Malaysia
We just delivered a 4 days training program for Monash University, Australia and Malaysia campuses, in the Monash University Prato Center in Italy. 11 awesome
Multispectral Imaging at EAS 2015, New Yersey
New York Conservation Foundation (NYCF) invited CHSOS in New York and NJ for three eye-opening and empowering presentations on our systems to do Technical Photography and Multispectral
Multispectral Imaging Training in Manhattan, Nov 2015
We delivered a short course / workshop: Sourcing, assembly, and practical use of CHSOS’ system for microscopical and full scale multispectral imaging, analysis, and technical photography. November
We invited speaker in New York and New Jersey, Nov 17-19
Next week the New York Conservation Foundation brings Dr. Antonino Cosentino to New York and NJ for three eye-opening and empowering presentations on the Cultural
Raman Spectroscopy for Pigments Checker
Maria Cristina Caggiani, PhD, expert in spectroscopic techniques for the study of cultural heritage is analyzing Pigments Checker with Raman Spectroscopy (Horiba-Xplora Raman Spectrometer with 3 excitations,
Pigments Checker New Version (2.1)
We released Pigments Checker v.2.1. We constantly add features to improve this tool: It comes with our new Multispectral Imaging calibration card. Commercial gray cards for
Training Conservators: San Antonio, TEXAS
We just delivered a 3-days training program for 3 new guests, Dennis and Pam from San Antonio, Texas and Alessandro, an Italian conservation scientist. Dennis
Crowd funded Research: Low-cost Multispectral Imaging. POSTER
CHSOS is in the Scientific Committee of RECH3, the International Meeting on Retouching of Cultural Heritage. Porto, Portugal on October 23-24 We are presenting a poster: “Crowd
Training Fine Art Appraisers
We just delivered a 4-days training program for a Fine Art appraiser visiting CHSOS studio from Orlando, Florida, USA. Dennis Devona is a USPAP Certified
Pigments Checker FREE loan
CHSOS is calling for Laboratories and Research Groups interested to collaborate and contribute to the Free and Downloadable spectral database of pigments in Pigments Checker.
December 4-6 Training course
We are ready for the upcoming December 4-6 3-days training course. MORE INFO Contact us now for info: [email protected] CHSOS delivers a full hands-on training on
Colours 2015. Plenary Lecture
CHSOS just came back from Colours 2015 in Evora, Portugal. We gave a Plenary lecture “Innovative and Sustainable Technical Art Examination and Color Documentation”. Thanks to
Inspection of panel paintings beneath gilded finishes using terahertz time domain imaging
Just published: L. Koch Dandolo, A. Cosentino, P. Uhd Jepsen “Inspection of panel paintings beneath gilded finishes using terahertz time-domain imaging” Studies in Conservation, 60 (1),
Effects of Different Binders on Technical Photography and Infrared Reflectography of 54 Historical Pigments
Just published: A. Cosentino “Effects of Different Binders on Technical Photography and Infrared Reflectography of 54 Historical Pigments” International Journal of Conservation Science, 6 (3), 287-298,
On site Art Examination: Puglia, Italy
CHSOS provides on-site art examination worldwide with lightweight equipment. CHSOS is based close to Catania airport serving plenty of Italian domestic destination as well as direct
Crowdfunding for Art Conservation in Sicily
CHSOS gave a talk at “Save the Soul of Savoca” August 6th 7 PM, Church of San Michele in Savoca (Sicily). CHSOS has collaborated with
Pigments Checker – new interactive table
We just added a new interactive table to easily retrieve technical info on each of the 54 historical pigments on our Pigments Checker. It is
Our Collaborator in Italy: Terrarossa Studio
Terrarossa Studio is a group of Conservation Scientists operating in Southern Italy in different fields of cultural heritage materials analysis. We joined our expertise and
DOWNLOAD: Practical notes on ultraviolet technical photography for art examination
Just published “Practical notes on ultraviolet technical photography for art examination” Conservar Património 21, 53-62, 2015. DOWNLOAD THIS PAPER [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top”
DOWNLOAD: Multispectral imaging system using 12 interference filters for mapping pigments
Just published “Multispectral imaging system using 12 interference filters for mapping pigments” Conservar Património 21, 25-38, 2015. DOWNLOAD PAPER [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top”
On site Art Examination: The Netherlands
CHSOS provides art examination and documentation worldwide and on-site with lightweight equipment. CHSOS is based close to Catania airport serving plenty of Italian domestic destination as well
DOWNLOAD: Panoramic, Macro and Micro Multispectral Imaging
Just published “Panoramic, Macro and Micro Multispectral Imaging An Affordable System for Mapping Pigments on Artworks” Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies, 13(1): 6, 1–17, 2015.
Save the Soul of Savoca. CHSOS Invited Speaker.
CHSOS is invited speaker at “Save the Soul of Savoca” August 6th 7PM, Church of San Michele in Savoca (Sicily). CHSOS has collaborated with a
Infrared Reflectography Camera NOW extended to 2350 nm
We just tested the Xenics Xeva-2.35-320 TE4, a 320 x 256 pixels T2SL (Type II Super Lattice) camera. It is sensitive from 1000 to 2350 nm and
XUME Magnetic Filter Adapters for Technical Photography
We just upgraded our Technical Photography equipment with Xume Magnetic Filter Adapters. They allow to quickly snap-on filters without any need to screw them. This saves threads
Imaging Multispettrale low-cost con filtri interferenziali – Archeomatica
Just published a new paper on low-cost multispectral imaging (for Italian readers). A. Cosentino “Imaging Multispettrale low-cost con filtri interferenziali” Archeomatica, 2, 12-17, 2015. Multispectral imaging
Participate! October 23-25 Training course
We are ready for the upcoming October 23-25 3-days training course. Contact me NOW for info about joining October training program. CHSOS delivers a full hands-on
What people do with CHSOS Pigments Checker?
We have been shipping our Pigments Checker to conservators and researchers and we are glad now to receive photos showing how they use it for
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. Technical Art Examination
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682) could be considered the most important Spanish painter in the 17th century. He depicted women and children of his time and
A lost Annunciation discovered in Sicily
Just published a brief report on the discovery of a XVIII century Annunciation hidden under a same subject XIX century painting. DOWNLOAD During the conservation of
Studying Wall Paintings. Savoca (Sicily)
CHSOS has a new field project, the church of San Michele in Savoca (Sicily). CHSOS is collaborating with the local administration in order to help promoting
Multispectral Imaging of Pigments with a digital camera and 12 interferential filters
Download are new paper “Multispectral Imaging of Pigments with a digital camera and 12 interferential filters“ DOWNLOAD HERE: This paper illustrates the method that
New bigger Studio!
CHSOS just got a larger studio! We are now operating from a 50-square-meters open space! This is an important move from our previous studio. It
Summer School at CHSOS Studio
We are launching the first call for interested institutes to develop educational programs for their students in collaboration with the CHSOS Studio! After 3 years
CHSOS in a nutshell
A brief intro to what we do at CHSOS: mission, art examination, research, training and tools. Download our brochure “CHSOS in a nutshell (June 2015)”
Be our Intl collaborator!
We are looking for international collaborators! Disseminate the CHSOS mission in your region! Contact us now! IDENTIKIT You are a fine art conservator. You have
Participate! June 22-24 Training course
We are ready for the upcoming June 22-24 training course. We scheduled 3 days. The June course was activated by Siobhan Conyngham. There is room for 2
203% Funded by 43 awesome friends from 16 Countries
Our crowdfunding campaign is done! We just got over funded and we collected 203% of the goal funding in 2 months! We got 43 contributions from
A new Stereomicroscope for Art Examination
We just got a new stereo microscope for art examination! We upgraded to a trinocular microscope with zoom lens 1x-4x and Barlow lens to achieve
“Christian Epigraphy in Syracuse” workshop, May 15th 2015
CHSOS is invited speaker at “Christian Epigraphy in Syracuse” workshop, May 15th 2015. Since 2013 CHSOS has pursued diagnostics and documentation in Syracuse catacombs thanks
Free Paper: Multispectral Imaging and the Art Expert
Just published “Multispectral Imaging and the Art Expert” Spectroscopy Europe, 27, 2, 2015. Free Download: our latest paper on multispectral imaging for art and archaeology.
Free eBook “Success Stories: eCultValue”
Our Sicilian Carts Museum features in the eCult interactive book (pp 65-66) “Success Stories: eCultValue”. Read it !!! CHSOS was at the eCult Winter Stage, Athens, Greece, December
International Meeting on Retouching of Cultural Heritage, RECH3
CHSOS is in the Scientific Committee of RECH3, the International Meeting on Retouching of Cultural Heritage. RECH3 is one of the largest educational and scientific events on
A guide to Museums to Develop a Technology Strategy
CHSOS is an eCult ambassador and contributed to the eCult Vademecum “A guide to Museums to Develop a Technology Strategy”. CHSOS is invited speaker
Conference: The discovered wall paintings in Sicily
The Conference “Discovered wall paintings in the Crucifix Chapel” was held in Aci Sant’Antonio April 26th. The Crucifix Chapel. A cycle of 18th century mural
136% from 38 people
Our crowdfunding project keeps to grow! Collected 136% funding in 1 month! 38 people have contributed! “Multispectral Imaging for Art and Archaeology” is the first
Over funded! 114%
Our crowdfunding project just got over funded! We collected 114% funding in 3 weeks! “Multispectral Imaging for Art and Archaeology” is the first crowd funding
91% funding in 2 weeks!
“Multispectral Imaging for Art and Archaeology” is the first crowd funding project related to Art Conservation Science. We got already 91% of the necessary fund
53% funding in one week!
“Multispectral Imaging for Art and Archaeology” is the first crowd funding project related to Art Conservation Science. We got already 53% of the necessary fund! The
Crowdfunding! Low-cost Multispectral Imaging for Conservators
CHSOS launches today its crowdfunding campaign to realize an open source and low-cost multispectral system that anybody will be able to replicate. Conservators are invited
Miniaturized Spectrometers for Art Examination
Read this great article on Photonics Spectra! Spectroscopy: Going Small to Get the Whole Picture Now miniaturized spectrometers are also used in Art Conservation. CHSOS illustrates
How to document Historical Graffiti in Catacombs
This new paper discusses RTI (Reflectance Transformation Imaging) for documenting historical graffiti in Catacombs. Historical graffiti provide unique information on the uses of the catacombs over the
Training for a Conservation Studio in Vicenza, Italy
CHSOS just delivered a training program on Technical Photography (TP) and Infrared Reflectography (IRR) to the Arlango Art Conservation team (Vicenza, Italy).
How to use Technical Photography for mural paintings
Download our just published study on the application of technical photography for the examination and documentation of wall paintings. Technical Photography for mural paintings: the newly
See you at COLOURS 2015
UPDATE! ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENSION May 8th. CHSOS is invited speaker and scientific advisor at COLOURS 2015. CHSOS will talk about “Innovation and Sustainability in
Training a Conservator and an Art historian
February 2015 Training program was just delivered to a young conservator from Italy, Flavia Gazineo and Luz Rodriguez from London. Flavia studied as a conservation
Best lens for Technical Photography: Coastal Optical 60 mm TESTED
We tested Coastal Optical 60 mm lens on our Nikon D800 for technical photography (visible, ultraviolet fluorescence, ultraviolet reflected, infrared) and infrared reflectography. This is
3D scanning with mini projectors
CHSOS just added 3D scanning by Structured Light using a mini (pico) projector coupled with the “3D scanning software” developed by Daniel Moreno and Gabriel Taubin.
How to Identify Pigments with Reflectance Spectroscopy
CHSOS just added a miniaturized spectrometer to its instrumentation. This system is equivalent to the ones tested already by CHSOS (Ocean Optics, BWTEK) and it will be used for
Focus Stacking made simple!
CHSOS just added STACKSHOT to its instruments in order to document small artistic and historical objects. STACKSHOT is an automated macro rail for focus stacking and it’s
Great! Training and TECHNART in April
Great opportunity! CHSOS has scheduled its April Training program close to TECHNART conference in Catania, Sicily. Participants while in Catania can also enjoy TECHNART, an international conference
We need you – Sicilian Carts Museum
CHSOS is promoting collaborations between the Sicilian Carts Museum and Research institutions. This museum is located in Aci Sant’Antonio (Sicily) where CHSOS operates. CHSOS wants
2014 Achievements
Thank you! CHSOS has enjoyed the engagement of a wide community. People just following the updates on the website or actually requiring art examination and
Terahertz-ARTE Workshop
CHSOS was at THz-ARTE “Terahertz Advanced Research TEchniques for non-invasive analysis in art conservation” International Workshop in Rome December 2nd and 3rd, 2014. THz-ARTE explores
Training for the Cyprus Institute
Just delivered a training program for a researcher of the prestigious Cyprus Institute -Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center (STARC) and Imaging Center for Archaeology
Augmented Reality App for conservators
CHSOS presented with University of California San Diego an Augmented Reality app – ARtifact [1]. This app uses the see-through camera on tablets to recognize
Best Ultraviolet Filter
CHSOS just tested an interferential UV/IR cut filter for Ultraviolet Fluorescence Photography (UVF). This filter is the solution to the auto fluorescence of other UV
EuroMed 2014. Pigments of Roman wall paintings in Syracuse Catacombs
CHSOS was at EuroMed 2014, Cyprus (Nov 3-8 ), a conference on digital documentation of heritage for conservation and protection. Samantha Stout, PhD student at CISA3 –
FORS, Reflectance Spectroscopy for pigments. BWTEK mini spectrometer
Just tested the low-cost mini spectrometer from BWTEK, Quest U (BRC112P-U). This is the most affordable of BWTEK series of mini spectrometers. It features a 2048 pixels
Photoshop for conservators. Published paper.
Just published on e-Preservation Science: A. Cosentino, S. Stout “Photoshop and Multispectral Imaging for Art Documentation” e-PS, 2014, 11, 91-98. – Download – I want to
Training a mural painting conservator and an architectural photographer
Just finished the 5-days training program for two staff of the HERCULES laboratory – University of Evora, Portugal.
Testimonials World Map
CHSOS has celebrated 2 years. The first post dated back to October 11th 2012. CHSOS mission is to promote innovative, affordable and sustainable technologies for
Physical and Digital Preservation of Holocaust Documentation
CHSOS has been invited to the EHRI international workshop on Revising the Scope and Means of Physical and Digital Preservation of Holocaust Documentation, hold at
SHARE your Training program with CHSOS!
CHSOS is launching the Shared Training option. So far, you could request and schedule a training program at your best convenience at the CHSOS studio
New Pigments FORS Spectroscopy Database
A new free online FORS spectra database of pigments is available. FORS (Fiber Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy) is a low-cost spectroscopy and it is used to
We made the cover story! Discovered Frescoes in Sicily
Just published on the free online magazine, Archeomatica, 2, 2014. This paper presents the discovery of these frescoes and their examination performed with technical photography,
eCult Ambassador
Following to CHSOS presence at the Dialogue Day in Tallin, the eCult Observatory appreciated the CHSOS effort to promote innovative, affordable and sustainable technologies for art examination
Fors, Fiber Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy (for Italian readers)
Published on Archeomatica, 1 Marzo 2014 a paper, for Italian readers, introducing the miniaturized spectrometers for Fiber Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy. This paper shows the results
New Master Thesis on Low-cost Multispectral Imaging
Camilla Perondi took a training course on multispectral imaging last year and just recently she got her master degree in Science for the Conservation-Restoration of Cultural Heritage.
New UV lamps for Ultraviolet photography
We made Fabrizio, the Ultraviolet (UV) lamp for Technical Art and Archaeology examination. Fabrizio is the UV lamp specifically designed for art and archaeology professionals. At
Arduino for Panoramic Infrared Reflectography
For those who take the 5 days training course on multispectral imaging and technical 2D and 3D photographic methods can be provided on request an Arduino
Belgian Association of Conservators Bulletin – Panoramic Multispectral Imaging
Just published “Panoramic Multispectral Imaging: Training and Case studies” on the Belgian Association of conservators Bulletin, 2nd Trimester, pp 7-11, 2014. David Laine, the Bulletin
New app for Multispectral Imaging
This application case results from a collaboration with Giovanni Landi – a Mobile AR (Augmented Reality) solution engineer. He designs and develops mobile applications based
New multispectral camera from PixelTeq
CHSOS is collaborating with PixelTeq to evaluate a new filter-wheel based monochromatic camera tailored to the multispectral imaging examination of art. The mission of Cultural
Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) with Arduino
Arduino comes useful in many applications and even in art examination. I used it for Panoramic Infrared Reflectography. It just turned invaluable also for RTI (Reflectance Transformation
Infrared Photography with Nikon Micro 105mm
Just tested the great Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f2.8 D for infrared photography. The data are available at the Infrared Photography Lenses Database Depending on
We were at LACONA 2014, United Arab Emirates
We presented a THz examination of a gilded XIV c. tempera panel at LACONA 2014. The panel belongs to the Biblioteca comunale di Taormina (Sicily)
RTI experts in Cyprus
CHSOS was invited to deliver a talk on how Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) is applied for art documentation.RTI is a relevant part of the imaging documentation services
Presenting CHSOS mission at eCult Dialogue Day, Tallinn, Estonia
CHSOS was invited to present its mission at the eCult Dialogue Day, Tallinn, Estonia in May 14th 2014. “The aim of the eCult Dialogue Day
30 Kilograms of Imaging
On-site art examination as well training are CHSOS main activities. They are offered throughout the world thanks to a well-thought out plan to reduce the
The Digital Invasion of Sicily #digitalinvasions
I participated to a couple of “Digital Invasion” events in Sicily this week. It is an outstanding and growing initiative. ‘Invasioni Digitali’ (Digital Invasions) are
Infrared Photography Lenses Database
Just published the CHSOS Infrared Photography Lenses Database. Anybody is welcomed to ship their lenses to be tested for infrared photography and be added to
Meet me in Estonia
I will be in Tallinn – May 14th -18th – as an invited speaker at the Rode Imaging Event and as a presenter of the CHSOS
Identification of pigments by multispectral imaging: a flowchart method
A paper on Multispectral Imaging has been published on Heritage Science, “Identification of pigments by multispectral imaging a flowchart method” 2:8, 2014. In this paper
Training an Art Diagnostics start-up company
I just gave a training course on Multispectral Imaging and Technical photographic methods to an Art Diagnostics start-up company in Andria, Italy: Terrarossa Studio. The start-up
Panoramic Infrared Reflectography. Technical Recommendations.
“Panoramic Infrared Reflectography. Technical Recommendations” has been published on the International Journal of Conservation Science, IJCS Volume 5, Issue 1, January-March 2014: 51-60. In this
New Logo
The Blog got a new logo. I wanted it to be a tribute to the most important Sicilian painter, Antonello da Messina (1430 –1479) to
Terahertz in Sicily. Wooden Statues
I invite international researchers and training students to apply technical art examination methods to field projects in Sicily that I’m already working on with other scientists and
Terahertz Imaging in Sicily. Newly Discovered Frescoes
I do my best to have international scientists working on Sicilian Art; last week I hosted Corinna Koch Dandolo, currently PhD student at the prestigious DTU (Technical
Training a young conservation scientist
Silvia Amato is a young conservation scientist. She has been a follower of the “Cultural Heritage Science Open Source” blog and she decided to take the
Kazimir Malevich (1878-1935). Technical Art Examination
We do run a lot of initiatives, Stay on top of things! This January 2013 I was working on a Malevich’s case and I went
Istanbul conservator training in Sicily
Muge Uckan took my training on multispectral imaging for art examination in November. She was trained as a painting conservator in Istanbul, the town she
Get out of the Lab, now!
News in Conservation (NiC) just published (issue 39, Dec 2013) a brief article that I wrote to share what I’m doing here in Sicily with
2013 Review
When I started my Art Documentation & Examination service I couldn’t believe it would have brought me in such many places. Started in late 2012
Macro Photography for Reflectance Transformation Imaging
The wonderful e-conservation Magazine is now a Journal, and I’m honored that their first number hosts a paper of mine where I discuss some macro
FORS, Fiber Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy for Pigments Identification
FORS (Fiber Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy) has been used for art examination and art conservation for at least 2 decades for identification of pigments [1, 2,
Tatoo. Multispectral Imaging
Last Sept I was giving a 3 weeks training on multispectral imaging for art examination at the Instituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural in Quito, Ecuador.
Training in Ecuador
In September I was invited to give a 3 weeks training on Multispectral Imaging to the Instituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural in Quito, Ecuador.
Panoramic Infrared Reflectography: Xenics Bobcat 320 InGaAs Camera
Last September I was giving a 3 weeks training for the Instituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural (INPC) of Ecuador, in Quito. They already have a
Aci Sant’Antonio, Sicily
Aci Sant’Antonio, Sicily, it’s my hometown. Anybody visiting me, after a little traveling around in the area, would eventually ask; Aci Sant’Antonio, Acireale, Aci Trezza,
Training – Technical Imaging for Art
Camilla Perondi, student in conservation science at University of Bologna, just completed a full-immersion 3-days training on “Technical Imaging for Art” at the Cultural Heritage Science Open
FREE Online Forum “Scientific Applications in Cultural Heritage” Qatar National Library – Jan 2021
We will present our scientific methods in the Forum “Scientific Applications in Cultural Heritage”. Doha, 25-30 January 2021. This event is organized by the Qatar
Our New InGaAs camera
We just added a new InGaAs camera to our equipment. We replaced the glorious Indigo Merlin, with a brand new Xenics Bobcat GigE. This camera