VENIS STUDIOS - Art & Antiquities Conservation & Restoration - Dubai-UAE / Greece / Istanbul

Preserving Cultural Heritage

with Expertise & Precision

VENIS STUDIOS REFFERENCES

VENIS STUDIOS

At VENIS STUDIOS, our mission is to safeguard and celebrate the world’s cultural heritage through the highest standards of art conservation and restoration.

Cultural Heritage represents the shared history of humanity, and its preservation is both a responsibility and an art form.

We combine scientific methodologies with a deep respect for authenticity, strictly adhering to the principles and ethical guidelines set forth by UNESCO and leading international conservation and restoration organizations such as ICOM, AIC, ICON, etc.

We proudly recognize art conservators and restorers as “Art Doctors” — highly skilled specialists who carefully diagnose, treat, and protect artworks with precision, care, and profound respect. Through the meticulous conservation and restoration of cultural treasures, we help ensure a vibrant and enduring legacy that fosters understanding and unity among nations, cultures, and peoples.

From Byzantine icons, medieval and historic paintings to ancient artifacts and modern masterpieces, VENIS STUDIOS applies museum-grade conservation and restoration techniques designed to safeguard integrity while honoring authenticity.

Operating from Dubai in UAE, Greece, Istanbul, and Italy and serving clients worldwide, VENIS STUDIOS stands as a trusted name in the conservation and restoration of artworks, antiques, and cultural treasures.

Our work is guided by integrity, expertise, and deep respect for history — every treatment we undertake is an act of cultural stewardship, preserving humanity’s creative achievements for centuries to come.

Where Art, Artists, & Craftsmanship Meet

We Preserve the Mastery of Your Artwork’s Beauty.

VENIS STUDIOS REFFERENCES

Expert Conservation & Restoration of a High Value

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky Authentic Painting

Expert Conservation & Restoration of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky Authentic Painting

The conservation and restoration of this original 19th-century high value painting by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky was undertaken by Venizelos G. Gavrilakis and Vaia A. Karagianni at VENIS STUDIOS, combining advanced scientific methodologies with meticulous artistic expertise. This famous artwork underwent a comprehensive examination, revealing areas of surface degradation, structural weakness, and past restoration interventions that required careful intervention. Using state-of-the-art conservation techniques, the team stabilized the painting’s structure, cleaned and clarified its original pigments, and restored its visual integrity while respecting the artist’s authentic intent. Every step was guided by the principles of ethical art conservation, ensuring long-term preservation and historical accuracy. This project exemplifies museum-grade restoration, highlighting VENIS STUDIOS’ dedication to safeguarding cultural heritage and maintaining the enduring beauty of Aivazovsky’s masterpieces.

Double-Sided Byzantine Icon

A. Panagia “Eleousa” – 16th Century
B. The Descent into Hades – 14th Century

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A Landmark

Conservation & Restoration

Revealing a Unique Hidden Byzantine Icon Dating from the

14th and 16th Centuries

Founders of VENIS STUDIOS, Venizelos G. Gavrilakis and Vaia A. Karagianni, senior expert art conservators and restorers, led the remarkable discovery, conservation, and restoration of a double-sided Byzantine icon dating from the 14th and 16th centuries, located in the Church of Panagia Eleousa on the Princes’ Islands of Istanbul. With the support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Metropolis of the Princes’ Islands, the team carried out meticulous conservation and restorations academic level treatments that brought to light a previously unknown reverse side of the icon, dating back to the 14th century, which had remained hidden for centuries beneath a sealed metal casing. The icon was found in an extremely fragile and sensitive condition, requiring highly specialized intervention. Scientific analysis—including chemical composition and stratigraphic chromatic layer diagnostics—conducted in collaboration with the Ormylia Foundation – Art Diagnosis Center, confirmed the icon’s layered historical structure, dating to both the 14th and 16th centuries. The project emphasized rigorous museum-grade conservation treatments, ensuring both scientific integrity and historical authenticity throughout the process.

Meticulous In-Situ Conservation & Restoration of an

Extra-Large Oil Painting (8 × 2 m)

The conservation treatment of the large-scale modern painting (8 × 2 m) focused on the removal of extensive surface contamination, consisting of compacted dust and resistant particulate deposits that could not be addressed through simple dry methods. Special organic solvents, specifically formulated for paintings, were applied in a carefully controlled process to eliminate these persistent layers and restore the clarity and tonal balance of the composition. Upon completion of the cleaning, the work was coated with a conservation-grade varnish designed for paintings, both to preserve it against future environmental exposure and to enhance the chromatic depth and visual cohesion of the surface.