from The Art Newspaper
The days of single ownership are over
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Joint acquisitions of artworks, although not the norm yet, may catch on as museum institutions have to deal with an ever-shrinking acquisitions budget. Besides the legal details and display agreement, what could potentially be a point of contention is the "best" way to preserve or conserve an artwork - especially one which is made from problematic or ephemeral materials. This will surely add a new dimension of complexity to any art conservator's job.