SAM Talks: Inside the Art of Conservation

What does it mean to preserve the past — and prepare it for the future? In this episode, SAM Exhibitions Manager Nick Baylart sits down with conservator Robyn Ho, founder of c/o Studios, to unpack the art and science of conservation. From repairing holes in century-old canvases to restoring intent, meaning, and cultural significance, Robyn shares her journey from architecture to art conservation and reveals how global partnerships and delicate micro-surgery techniques are helping safeguard artworks for generations to come.

Recorded live at Shepparton Art Museum, this conversation offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a profession that bridges creativity, chemistry, and care.

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About SAM:

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is located on Yorta Yorta Country, Shepparton, Victoria.
As a leading Australian regional art museum, SAM showcases its exhibitions and collections in new and exciting ways to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging space for all visitors.

Recognised for its significant Australian ceramics collection and nationally significant collection of Indigenous art, SAM’s programming is designed to be locally relevant and engages with global contemporary ideas. Through its exhibitions, collection, programs and events, SAM creates a place where art helps us to better understand the ancient culture of this country and contemporary multicultural Australia.