118 0 ReplyOh my god that’s so bad how is it this bad
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How does this keep happening?
92 0 ReplyApparently it's a Spanish thing. From the article someone posted below (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/amateur-restorer-botches-carving-spain-180976271/)
Spanish law currently allows amateurs to repair historic artworks—a fact that has led many conservation experts to argue for tighter regulations in the industry.
69 0 ReplyAre the owners of the art just contracting the cheapest possible option?
25 0 ReplyIt'd be extremely hilarious if we didn't irrevocably destroy a piece of history every time it happens.
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27 0 ReplyWell that was restored by Dr. Bean (apparantly)
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Honestly they should just own it. Have an entire wall of beatific potato head people.
24 0 Reply"Everyone thinks they're not qualified to restore art, just fake it til you make it!"
15 0 Reply"I'm somewhat of a art forgery expert myself"
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Work quality adjusted to pay and inflation, isn't this what the market economy is all about ?
9 0 ReplyAt this point, it's our last resort against AI images
9 0 ReplyNot sure if this is true or not, but I remember reading somewhere that some artists intentionally botch historical art restorations for publicity and to drive more visitors to see it in person
8 0 ReplyMr. Bill! Ooh nooooo!
8 0 ReplyIt's fine. After a few days the swelling will go down, and you won't even know it's a potato.
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