
Their security system enhancements and modifications help protect artwork and period pieces. Since 2005, the company has guarded the world’s treasures in museums and cultural properties.

The guide offers several other tips, including: Our system rules out any perception of bias, a claim some visitors make when asked not to touch artwork.” “For example, we work closely with museums that use our proximity alarm system’s audible alerts to reduce the need for security personnel to confront visitors. “Museums have opportunities to mitigate the risk,” Palmer says.

Over time, the oil from fingertips can also harm the artwork that may never be the same, says Rob Palmer, managing director of Art Sentry. Whether it’s for a selfie or because they’re curious, people sometime get too close and damage expensive (or priceless) paintings, sculptures, and ancient artifacts. The complimentary guide is available here: The resource covers everything from reviewing operational policies to evaluating how visitors are represented in informational images and videos (including the position of their arms). Art Sentry today announced the release of its new guide, “5 Ways Museums Can Sensitively Limit Artwork Touching.”
