Gimasi for Art
Respect, innovation and dialogue between worlds
Gimasi for Art
Respect, innovation and dialogue between worlds
IoT Art Protection Solution
Preserving priceless artwork demands both subtlety and precision. At Gimasi, our IoT art protection solution seamlessly blends advanced sensor technology with respect for artistic integrity to safeguard cultural heritage while enhancing visibility into environmental conditions.
A prime example is the #MyPrivatePicasso project: an original painting was enhanced without altering its visible appearance, by integrating a comprehensive suite of embedded sensors and secure connectivity, all discreetly housed within a custom-built frame. The primary goal was to enable real-time monitoring of environmental and security conditions, while preserving the painting’s untouched aesthetic and historical integrity.
As a result, curators and collectors gain actionable insights into the artwork’s environment, allowing proactive preservation and peace of mind without ever compromising its authenticity.
Smart Sensor Integration Without Altering Art
To protect artwork without disrupting its visual or historic authenticity, we designed a handcrafted frame that discreetly houses all electronics. This custom frame conceals all sensors and hardware, allowing the original artwork to remain visually unchanged while gaining a smart protection layer.
As a result, museum curators and art conservators benefit from continuous monitoring of environmental factors such as humidity, temperature, and more, without compromising the artwork’s appearance or structure.
How the IoT Art Protection Solution Works
Environmental sensing: Temperature and humidity sensors continuously track micro-climate conditions to support optimal conservation.
Illumination monitoring: A light-level sensor measures lux values, detecting lighting conditions outside safe thresholds.
Geolocation tracking: A GPS module provides real-time location data, confirming the painting’s position at all times.
Hidden IoT sensors: Measure environmental conditions without being visible.
Secure connectivity: Sends data to cloud platforms for analysis.
Actionable alerts: Trigger whenever thresholds are crossed.
Real-time monitoring dashboard: Provides curators and facilities managers with actionable insights.
As a result, curators and collectors gain continuous, actionable intelligence, enabling proactive preservation, early detection of risks, and peace of mind, all without ever compromising the artwork’s authenticity.
