About Us
Beneath Art Research and Conservation Labs (BARC Labs) is a leading conservation studio proudly established in Singapore. With expertise in materials, techniques, and the region’s environmental challenges, we offer tailored conservation solutions that go beyond restoration. Our commitment to building meaningful relationships helps deepen the care and understanding of art. Adhering to international standards, we ensure excellence in every project, safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations through our comprehensive conservation services. We are in it for the long run.
Meet our TEAM
Growing the local conservation industry is a key part of our mission, and it starts with supporting homegrown talent.
At BARC Labs, we embody a glocal approach—combining global expertise with a deep understanding of local challenges. Our dedicated team of conservators is passionate about raising the standards of art care, ensuring each project is treated with exceptional expertise, care, and a focus on long-term preservation.
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Dr. Diana Tay
FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL CONSERVATOR
PhD, M.A. (Cultural Material Conservation), University of Melbourne -
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KEZIAH LIM
CO-FOUNDER, CONSERVATOR (PAINTINGS)
M.A. Conservation of Fine Art (Paintings), Northumbria University -
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SIEW JIA QI
CONSERVATOR (PAINTINGS)
M.A. Conservation of Fine Art (Paintings), Northumbria University
Our Guiding principles
At BARC Labs, our conservators are highly skilled and trained in a wide range of techniques, ensuring each artwork is handled with both precision and care. We adhere to a strict code of conduct that respects the cultural significance of each piece, balancing aesthetic outcomes with ethical responsibility.
Every decision we make is guided by a commitment to preserving the integrity of the artwork, while providing tailored solutions that meet the highest standards of conservation.
We’ve worked with
Bogor Presidential Palace
Defence Collective Singapore
Health Promotion Board
National Gallery Singapore
Singapore art museum
STPI
The Private Museum
Yageo Foundation
Yayoi Kusama Foundation
Bogor Presidential Palace Defence Collective Singapore Health Promotion Board National Gallery Singapore Singapore art museum STPI The Private Museum Yageo Foundation Yayoi Kusama Foundation
Company Gallery
Gajah Gallery
Masterworks LLC
Ota Fine Arts
Sotheby’s
Company Gallery Gajah Gallery Masterworks LLC Ota Fine Arts Sotheby’s
Crown Fine Arts
Fine Art Storage Services
Ho Bee Group
Helu-Trans
Q Framing
Singtel
UOB
Crown Fine Arts Fine Art Storage Services Ho Bee Group Helu-Trans Q Framing Singtel UOB
media
On caring for artworks and the future of art conservation in Southeast Asia
featuring Dr Diana Tay, SEA Focus (2023)
Lights, Polish, Stitch: Behind ‘Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer’
by Keziah Lim, Art & Market (2024)