Conservation of the contemporary public sculptures of Granada. Protecting the city’s Heritage

Abstract

Contemporary urban sculpture is an integral element of the landscape of the city of Granada (Spain). Therefore, the objetive of this research is to determine the conservation status of several public sculptures -produced by Miguel Moreno Romera- situated in the city and which currently evidence the need to improve their conservation, through restoration work or by optimising their preservation conditions. The study results show the alterations in the works, evaluates their damage, detecting possible deterioration and proposing interventions in order to reduce these problems, activating a preventive action protocol. In conclusion, there is a significant need to improve the conservation of these public sculptures by restoring their appearance, which also has positive effects on the city because they are an integral part of the urban fabric and bring the city closer to citizens.

Keywords

• public sculpture
• conservation
• bronze
• city of granada
• contemporary art