Paintings are delicate and complex structures.
Paintings will deteriorate from the moment the artist has laid down his brush.
Carelesness can cause serious damage which may result in holes, tears, flaking paint and paint loss.
Damp and variations in relative humidity will cause movement in the canvas or panel support and subsequent paint loss.
Varnished paintings can discolour, greatly affecting the appearance of the painting.

• Do not hang paintings above a fire or radiator.
• Do not hang paintings below or near water pipes
  Do not hang paintings on a damp walls.
  Do not hang paintings in direct sunlight.