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Matthew Gaidukov

Object conservator
Tel Aviv

Summary

Experienced wood and metal conservator with a strong track record and a PhD in archaeology. 15 years of practice in preservation of museum objects and using a variety of art restoration techniques and tools. Able to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. Perform condition assessments and reports. Seeking a position to work with the preservation and revitalization of existing museum artifacts and works of art.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Object conservator, full time

Studio Tchelet
Tel Aviv, Israel
04.2023 - Current
  • Conservation of wall paintings, murals, stencils, sgrafitto
  • 19th and 20th century architectural metal objects
  • 20th century contemporary art

Object conservator, full time

The State Research Institute for Conservation
Moscow, Russia
09.2013 - 03.2022
  • Conservation of archaeological metals.
  • Restoration and conservation of historical metal objects (religious, artistic, technical and ethnographic).
  • Restoration and conservation of antique furniture and wooden objects.
  • People management.
  • Strategic planning.
  • Project management.

Archaeologist, part time

Institute of Archaeology
Moscow, Russia
07.2004 - 09.2013
  • Archaeological excavations and conservation of Medieval Architectural monuments, settlements and other archaeological sites.
  • Сreation of concepts for the museumification of archaeological sites.
  • Writing reports.

Inspector for the protection of the archaeological

Institute of Archaeology
Moscow, Russia
10.2006 - 12.2008
  • Supervision of the preservation of the archaeological heritage.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Medieval fortifications and architecture

Institute of Archaeology, Academy of Sciences, Moscow/Russia
01.2009 - 04.2012

Master of Arts - History, Archaeology, Fine arts, History of architecture

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow/Russia
09.2003 - 05.2008

Skills

  • Preventive conservation and risk management
  • Artistic judgement
  • Steady hands
  • Communication
  • Working with completely ruined objects
  • Obsession with mastering pre-industrial hand tool techniques


Languages

English
Intermediate

Timeline

Object conservator, full time - Studio Tchelet
04.2023 - Current
Object conservator, full time - The State Research Institute for Conservation
09.2013 - 03.2022
Institute of Archaeology, Academy of Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy, Medieval fortifications and architecture
01.2009 - 04.2012
Inspector for the protection of the archaeological - Institute of Archaeology
10.2006 - 12.2008
Archaeologist, part time - Institute of Archaeology
07.2004 - 09.2013
Lomonosov Moscow State University - Master of Arts, History, Archaeology, Fine arts, History of architecture
09.2003 - 05.2008
Matthew GaidukovObject conservator