09/22/2024
From Picture Framing Magazine, here’s a bit of helpful information. Article by Rob Markoff, CPF
What Causes Fading?
Fading can’t be prevented forever—but by protecting artwork from known dangers like light, heat, and humidity, framers can prolong the art’s life.
To many, fading is what happens when something is exposed to light. However, fading can occur even when an object is kept in the dark such as in a closet or a desk drawer.
Fading is caused by light, heat, changes in relative humidity, atmospheric pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, and ozone. Each of these categories are not mutually exclusive. In fact, in combination, several of these factors will cause more rapid fading than by each one individually.
