Artist studio, Contemporary Art, Preventive conservation and restoration of fine arts
Rafael de Tours
1968, French
Professional field:
Artist – Art History – Preventive Conservation and Restoration of Fine Arts
Since 1992, Mr de Tours has served as President of Atelier Rafael, based in Nice, where he has been actively engaged in the study, preservation, and creation of works of art. His professional activities bridge traditional conservation methodologies with contemporary artistic practices. In 2006, he expanded his international engagement by becoming President of KaizenGallery 2.1 in Berlin, Germany, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and the promotion of contemporary art.
In addition to his institutional roles, Rafael de Tours is a contributor to several reference encyclopedias, including EI3, plans of architectures (Encyclopedia of Islam, Leyden 2008) and Masjid Negara (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2015). He is the author of numerous articles on art history and creative techniques, and has produced technical documentation detailing the manufacture of materials and products used in the restoration of works of art as well as in the creation of contemporary artworks. His work reflects a sustained commitment to the transmission of knowledge at the intersection of art, science, and cultural heritage.
Exhibition in China, SRV Gallery, 2022, (Hong Kong, Shenzhen), Title: « On the road again«
