Serhat Karakaya, Metals and Jewels Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art

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Behind the Scenes: Conserving Metals and Jewellery

6 September 2022

A glimpse into museum conservation, spotlighting an exceptional piece from the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)’s collection.

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Our team of curators, registrars, conservators, and experts in exhibitions and gallery installations ensure the highest standard of care for the objects in our collection or on temporary loan.

In this video, the second in a six-part series, Metals and Jewels Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art, Serhat Karakaya, walks us through the conservation process of a rare object in MIA’s collection - a Sasanian-era helmet , dated between the 6th and 7th century.

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Episode 1

Behind the Scenes: An Introduction to Conservation

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Serhat Karakaya, Metals and Jewels Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art

Episode 2

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Metals and Jewellery

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Photo of Wood and Stone Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art, Stefan Masarovic

Episode 3

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Wood and Stone

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Elpida Gazi and Reem Al Khuzaei, book, paper and manuscript conservators at MIA

Episode 4

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Books, Paper and Manuscripts

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Episode 5

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Glass and Ceramics

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Tatiana Zhdanova, Museum of Islamic Art textile conservator

Episode 6

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Textiles

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Documentary I 6 Episodes

MIA Conservation Series

Explore the captivating tale of preserving the Museum of Islamic Art's (MIA) collection in great detail.

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Episode 1

Behind the Scenes: An Introduction to Conservation

Museum of Islamic Art

Serhat Karakaya, Metals and Jewels Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art

Episode 2

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Metals and Jewellery

Museum of Islamic Art

Photo of Wood and Stone Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art, Stefan Masarovic

Episode 3

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Wood and Stone

Museum of Islamic Art

Elpida Gazi and Reem Al Khuzaei, book, paper and manuscript conservators at MIA

Episode 4

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Books, Paper and Manuscripts

Museum of Islamic Art

Image for Ioannis Spanos, Glass & Ceramics conservator at Museum of Islamic Art

Episode 5

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Glass and Ceramics

Museum of Islamic Art

Tatiana Zhdanova, Museum of Islamic Art textile conservator

Episode 6

Behind the Scenes: Conserving Textiles

Museum of Islamic Art

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