Caring for oil paintings in coastal air
Salt, humidity and sun: what the Puducherry climate does to a canvas, and simple ways to protect it.
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Journal
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.

Start with the work, not the room: how we pick moulding, colour and width for a painting.
Read the postSalt, humidity and sun: what the Puducherry climate does to a canvas, and simple ways to protect it.
Moulding, mount, glass and hours at the bench: an honest breakdown of one of our museum frames.
How to start a collection without fear: budget, questions to ask and what to look for.
Why we show kolam drawings every December, and what the patterns at Puducherry’s doorsteps mean.
A common question, answered plainly: what UV glass protects, and when ordinary glass is enough.
What happens in the 30 minutes, what to bring, and how the written quote works.
Editions, numbering and papers: what “7/50” means on our prints, and why it matters.
Spacing, height and the paper template trick we use to hang a group of works without extra holes.
How we stitch fabric onto linen without glue, so a family piece can be enjoyed and still kept safe.
A WhatsApp note before each new show, with the artists and the date. Openings are on Friday evenings.