Behind the Studio

Novak Studios is dedicated to the meticulous treatment, assessment, and long-term care of modern and contemporary art on paper. We are committed to enhancing the historical, educational, and financial value of each artwork entrusted to us, ensuring that it can be appreciated by future generations. Through a combination of advanced conservation techniques and in-depth research, our New York City-based team of highly skilled paper conservators provides comprehensive care that reflects the unique character of each piece.

Our approach to conservation is grounded in a deep understanding of both the materials and the creative context of the art and the artist. By integrating this knowledge into our work, we preserve not only the physical integrity of the artwork but also its cultural and artistic significance. Our specialists employ cutting-edge treatment methods tailored to the specific needs of each object, from cleaning and stabilization to repair and preventive care, always striving to respect the original vision of the artist while ensuring the long-term viability of the work.

At Novak Studios, we believe that the care of modern and contemporary art on paper is not just a technical process but a responsibility—one that requires a thoughtful balance of expertise, craftsmanship, and dedication to preserving the legacy of these invaluable works of art.

Selection of Artists Treated

Arman, Balthus, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Larry Bell, Alighiero Boetti, Fernando Botero, Alexander Calder, Vija Celmins, Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, George Condo, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Willem de Kooning, Edgar Degas, Leonardo Drew, Jean Dubuffet, Tracey Emin, Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Gober, Wayne Gonzalez, Arshile Gorky, Jenna Gribbon, Mark Grotjahn, David Hammons, Keith Haring, Hans Hofmann, Winslow Homer, Roni Horn, Bryan Hunt, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Yves Klein, Franz Kline, Gustav Klimt, Yayoi Kusama, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Longo, René Magritte, Agnes Martin, Henri Matisse, Julie Mehretu, Joan Miro, Joan Mitchell, Robert Morris, Edvard Munch, Jamie Nares, Georgia O’Keeffe, Nicolas Party, Giuseppe Penone, Joyce Pensato, Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, Dorothea Rockburne, Mark Rothko, Ed Ruscha, Robert Ryman, Egon Schiele, Richard Serra, Arlene Shechet, Paul Signac, Kiki Smith, Myron Stout, Al Taylor, Wayne Thiebaud, Alma Thomas, Cy Twombly, Remedios Varo, Andy Warhol, Anna Weyant, Tom Wesselmann, Christopher Wool