Adam Novak

Owner, Head Conservator

Adam brings over 10 years of professional experience to the position of Head Conservator and over 20 years of experience in the larger field of art conservation. With a Master of Science from the Winterthur / University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, he specializes in the conservation of modern and contemporary art on paper. In addition to practicing and lecturing on highly specialized treatment techniques, Adam has also pursued research projects at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and guest teaches at his alma mater. Throughout his tenure at large institutions and small private practices Adam successfully managed complex projects with multiple stakeholders and treated major works of art by masters such as Edgar Degas, Egon Schiele, Pablo Picasso, Agnes Martin, David Hammons, and Keith Haring, among others. Adam is a long-standing member and Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation.

After many years as Paper Conservator at Daria K. Conservation, Adam has opened his own studio to collaborate with owners and representatives of modern and contemporary art.