LAHORE, Jun 30 (APP):Lahore Arts Council on Tuesday launched the Museum Collection Conservation and

Re-framing Project at the Alhamra Museum of Modern Arts with the support of the

Germany Embassy in Pakistan to preserve Pakistan’s artistic heritage.

The project was part of the ongoing renovation of the museum and aimed to protect

valuable artworks through museum-quality conservation framing and improved storage

facilities.

According to a spokesperson, the new framing system would help safeguard paintings

from dust, humidity, excessive light and other environmental factors that could damage

artwork over time.

A survey of the museum’s collection identified 52 artworks requiring conservation, including

19 high-priority pieces of historical and artistic importance. The first phase of the project

would focus on conserving and re-framing 20 artworks by pioneering Pakistani artist Anna

Molka Ahmed using archival-quality materials and internationally accepted conservation

techniques.

To improve preservation, Alhamra has also installed a temperature-controlled storage

system to protect its growing collection from heat and humidity.

Speaking on the occasion, Alhamra Executive Director Muhammad Nawaz Gondal said

preserving historic artworks was a responsibility towards future generations and that the

project would help bring the museum’s conservation practices in line with international

standards.

He said the partnership with the German Embassy reflected a shared commitment

to protecting cultural heritage and promoting international cooperation in the field of

museum conservation.

The project was expected to be completed in early August 2026 and would improve

the preservation, storage and display of historically significant artworks at the Alhamra

Museum of Modern Arts.

Alhamra launches museum conservation project with German Embassy support