Andrea Del Bianco

Andrea Del Bianco is a Professor at ABABO specializing in art conservation chemistry, holding degrees in Industrial Chemistry (1999), Art Restoration from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna (2005), and a master's in Contemporary Art Conservation from the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence (2012). With professional experience since 2006 at Laboratorio degli Angeli in Bologna, Del Bianco has contributed to significant restoration projects including the Raphael cartoon at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

Del Bianco's research focuses on innovative conservation techniques, particularly the development of water-based adhesive lining methods for large paper formats and application of viscoelastic hydrogels for surface cleaning. Their expertise bridges industrial chemistry and art restoration, with specialized knowledge in synthetic materials used in contemporary artworks.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Industrial Chemistry for Wooden/Painted Materials and Library/Archive Material programs (ABPR29)
• Paper Technology focusing on cellulose chemistry and degradation processes (ABPR30)
• Restoration of Synthetic Material Artifacts addressing challenges with acrylics, plexiglass, and incompatible plastic assemblies (ABPR24)

Instruction combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory work, emphasizing hands-on experience with modern conservation materials. Office hours are Fridays 9:00-11:00, available both online and in person.