A conservator wearing optivisors leaning over a canvas to do tear repair with tweezers

About

Whether you’re looking to preserve cultural objects and artworks or you want to reshape how your studio operates in a sustainable way, I offer practical, tailored support grounded in conservation expertise.

Led by paintings conservator Daniela Molinari, Renewable Studios believes that cultural preservation and environmental stewardship are deeply interconnected.

Daniela as a speaker at Museu Benfica in Lisbon, Portugal, 2019 at a sustainability conference

I bring a unique blend of expertise in fine art practice, fine art conservation and environmental advocacy to my work. I hold a double honours Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Art History from Carleton University, and a Master’s degree in Fine Art Conservation from Northumbria University, where I specialized in the conservation of easel paintings, and wrote my thesis on sustainable materials.

My career has developed since my pre-program work began in 2016, and has taken me across Canada, the United Kingdom, and throughout the United States based out of New York.

Currently I serve as Co-Chair of the Sustainability Committee and co-coordinator of the Sustainable Labs group for the American Institute for Conservation. I have authored and co-authored publications on sustainable conservation practices and presented my research at conferences and institutions across Europe, the UK and Canada. I have been Carbon Literacy Certified since 2024.

In the blog section you will find a comprehensive resource and discussion space on topics surrounding sustainability for cultural heritage professionals. I aim to compile resources, share ideas, and to spark discussion about sustainability in our very niche but valuable field. All views are my own and not reflective of clients or organizations that may be mentioned in any posts.