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Oil Paintings Get a Chemical Reaction

Some old oil paintings are developing a bizarre chemical problem, causing strange bumps and wet patches.

Art conservators are baffled by this unusual phenomenon, which threatens the integrity of these priceless works.

The reaction seems to involve unusual paint behavior, creating lumps and separating paint layers.

Researchers are racing against time to understand and solve this mystery, protecting these artistic treasures.

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Original: The Economist (Science and Technology)

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#oil painting #art conservation #chemical reaction #art restoration #paint degradation

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