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National Museum of Fine Arts, Chile

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National Museum of Fine Arts, Chile

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Established in 1880, the Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes) in Santiago Chile is the oldest in South America.

Restoring a National Monument

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is a source of national pride and culture welcoming over 500,000 visitors per year.  Vandalized in August 2022, and expertly cleaned by Alerta Graffiti  using Vanish Paint Remover and Bare Brick Stone & Masonry Graffiti Remover.

When the domes of Santiago’s National Museum of Fine Arts were vandalized by graffiti, the act - which was caught on camera - was widely repudiated by netizens. Governor of Santiago Claudio Orrego condemned the act of vandalism and established a multidisciplinary team consisting of the National Center for Conservation & Restoration and the National Monuments Council to repair the damage.

Historic building tagged with graffiti before restoration
Before
Historic building restored after graffiti removal
After

Removing the Graffiti

After three months of careful research, Vanish Paint Remover and Bare Brick Stone and Masonry Graffiti Remover (BBSM) were chosen to remove the graffiti under contract with Alerta Graffiti.  Multi-pigmented spray paint was totally removed from the buildings roof tiles and brass trim.

Graffiti removal in progress at the National Museum of Fine Arts
Close up of materials cleaned at the National Museum of Fine Arts
Restored surface at the National Museum of Fine Arts

Trusted to protect and restore historic monuments around the world.

The successful restoration of Santiago's National Museum of Fine Arts shows how multi-pigmented spray paint can be safely removed from delicate roof tiles and brass trim, returning a national monument to its original condition without damaging the irreplaceable surfaces beneath.

FAQs

What products removed the graffiti from the National Museum of Fine Arts?

After three months of research, Vanish Paint Remover and Bare Brick Stone & Masonry Graffiti Remover (BBSM) were chosen to remove the multi-pigmented spray paint from the building's roof tiles and brass trim.

Who performed the restoration?

The graffiti was expertly cleaned by Alerta Graffiti, working alongside a multidisciplinary team that included the National Center for Conservation & Restoration and the National Monuments Council.

Was the spray paint fully removed without damaging the surfaces?

Yes. Multi-pigmented spray paint was totally removed from the building's roof tiles and brass trim, restoring this 1880 national monument to its original appearance.

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