Hello,
I posted a thread in this forum back in May asking for input on evaluating two neon works from our permanent collection for their impact on neighboring works. I was able to work with a colleague from my institution's astronomy department and measured the two works with spectrometer today.
The older red neon measured as expected, and was gauged to be relatively safe for neighboring works.
The blue neon, which was produced more recently, came off with significantly higher intensity which surprised my colleague, and thus will not be displayed near other works until we can get a better idea of it's longterm impact. Unfortunately my contract is ending sooner than I can finish this inquiry but I will be leaving the data with colleagues for a potential cross disciplinary study in the future. I thought I would post my findings here in case anyone else had similar cases or was curious about the results.
Anna Carnes
Gallery and Permanent Collection Manager
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
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Anna Carnes (she/they)
Permanent Collection and Gallery Manager
Dalton Gallery of Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
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