behind the layers 🔍 Ever wonder why your favorite paintings might be off-view during your visit? They could be undergoing the magic of art conservation. ✨ The Dalí restores select pieces each year as part of our mission to care for and preserve the collection. In 2024, “The Average Bureaucrat” (1930) received expert care to correct discoloration, structural damage and past repairs. Using advanced techniques like UV, raking and transmitted light, conservators were able to identify underlying damages, such as air pockets, layer buildup and discoloration—guiding the restoration and returning the painting to its original clarity and brilliance. 🖼️ Swipe to see the ‘before’  Thanks to artcareconservation for their expert preservation work and our Keepers of the Collection donors who make it all possible. #thedali #thedalimuseum #dali #artconservation #artmuseum