Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Educational Toolkit Monitoring and maintenance Module 5 Basic Course Teaching Material Prof. Guido Biscontin & Dr. Francesca Caterina Izzo - Ca’ Foscari University of Venice Topic5.3.1 Graffiti and Antigraffiti systems: the case of Saint Mark’s square in Venice

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. Guido Biscontin&Dr.Francesca Caterina Izzo - University Ca’ Foscari of Venice Copyright ©ELAICH Beneficiaries This material is an integral part of the “ELAICH – educational toolkit” and developed as part of the project ELAICH – Educational Linkage Approach in Cultural Heritage within the framework of EuroMed Cultural Heritage 4 Programme under grant agreement ENPI All rights reserved to the ELAICH Beneficiaries. This material, in its entirety only, may be used in "fair use" only as part of the ELAICH – educational toolkit for the educational purposes by non-profit educational establishments or in self-education, by any means at all times and on any downloads, copies and or, adaptations, clearly indicating “©ELAICH Beneficiaries ” and making reference to these terms. Use of the material amounting to a distortion or mutilation of the material or is otherwise prejudicial to the honor or reputation of ELAICH Beneficiaries is forbidden. Use of parts of the material is strictly forbidden. No part of this material may be: (1) used other than intended (2) copied, reproduced or distributed in any physical or electronic form (3) reproduced in any publication of any kind (4) used as part of any other teaching material in any framework; unless prior written permission of the ELAICH Beneficiaries has been obtained. Pictures © Arcadia Ricerche Srl, Venice Disclaimer This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the ELAICH Consortium and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.

Abstract During the topic “Graffiti and Antigraffiti systems: the case of Saint Mark’s square in Venice” we will see together some example of preventive conservation, in particular some actions/solutions which can be chosen to fight against non-artistic graffiti (such as defacements and smearinesses) on artistic surfaces. This kind of prevention is due to a particular degradation, which is not linked to environmental factors (as seen during Module 3): it is an example of anthropic degradation…a degradation caused by humans! In this sense, Prevention is seen as Education as well Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. Guido Biscontin&Dr.Francesca Caterina Izzo - University Ca’ Foscari of Venice

Content Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Table of contents of this presentation: What are graffiti? Artistic graffiti vandalisms Antigraffiti systems: the case of the columns in Saint Mark’s Square, Venice Cleaning, and removal of graffiti The application of the protective antigraffiti layer Prof. Guido Biscontin & Dr. Francesca Caterina Izzo - University Ca’ Foscari of Venice

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage is writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice What are graffiti? Graffiti is writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed licitly and/or illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place. Definition from Oxford Dictionaries.

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice What are graffiti? Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. The so-called Graffiti technique ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. politique_de_Pompei.jpg

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice Artistic Graffiti

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice Graffiti as Vandalism

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice Antigraffiti in St. Mark’s Square, Venice The Columns in St. Mark’s square are quite often subjected to vandalism  Writing on the stone surfaces seems so cool….but it damages so deeply the building materials!!

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice Some graffiti have historical and artistic value … …others are simply defacements and horrible writings!

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice Before and after cleaning treatment Elimination of graffiti and paint without damaging the surface

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice Antigraffiti System:  Organic system capable of forming a protection of the material (microcrystalline wax)  System easy to apply  System completely chemically and physically inert  System capable of giving very low chromatic variations  System with excellent reversibility  Removable system (after the writing of graffiti) with ease and with non-invasive methods, totally compatible with the historical material Application of Antigraffiti system

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice Antigraffiti system:cleaning treatments Application of solvents over the paint and graffiti Cover with clingfilm to reduce solvents evaporation

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice After the application of a specific protective over the cleaned stone, someone made some graffiti (sigh sigh!!) This “vandalism” was a test for the successful method…

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. G.Biscontin & Dr.F.C. Izzo – Topic 5.3.1: The Antigraffiti system in Venice Complete elimination of the graffiti from the column surface with no damages for the stone The antigraffiti system really works !! Look at the pictures!

Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. Guido Biscontin&Dr.Francesca Caterina Izzo - University Ca’ Foscari of Venice Acropolis of Athens This presentation was done with the collaboration between Arcadia Ricerche Srl-Venice: Prof. Guido Driussi, M.Sc. Zeno Morabito Ca’ Foscari University of Venice: Prof. Guido Biscontin, Prof. Elisabetta Zendri, M.Sc. Eleonora Balliana and Dr. Francesca Caterina Izzo