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.

  • Dr. Diana Tay

    FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL CONSERVATOR
    PhD, M.A. (Cultural Material Conservation), University of Melbourne

  • KEZIAH LIM

    CO-FOUNDER, CONSERVATOR (PAINTINGS)
    M.A. Conservation of Fine Art (Paintings), Northumbria University

  • SIEW JIA QI

    CONSERVATOR (PAINTINGS)
    M.A. Conservation of Fine Art (Paintings), Northumbria University

  • LEX VELEÑA

    CONSERVATOR (PROJECT, PAPER)
    M.A. (Cultural Material Conservation), University of Melbourne

  • MICAELLA GONZALES

    CONSERVATOR (PROJECT, PAPER)
    M.A. (Cultural Material Conservation), University of Melbourne

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

Diana Tay

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)