J.IIC-CG VOLUME 13 (1988)
Is Time Up for Time and Mrs. Tiber?
While monitoring the work Time and Mrs. Tiber by Liz Magor, the National Gallery of Canada’s Restoration and Conservation Laboratory noted that the preserves in several jars were exhibiting bacterial and fungal growth. The bacterium C. botulinum was identified in a number of the jars. Due to the potential health risk, it was decided to completely replace the infected jars and preserves. This raised several interesting philosophical and ethical questions which are discussed.
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