Rinascimento, Rebirth, Renaissance
Dedicated to advancing the field of conservation and restoration by exploring novel techniques and treatments, one moving work of art at a time and investing in the future by supporting emerging talent. Join us!
The Mircea Maria Gerard Foundation, established in 2016 in memory of Mircea—a beloved
husband, son, friend, and art conservator—supports innovative conservation work in
Florence, Italy his final home.
Join us in celebrating an individual life, and a shared future for all humanity.
Updates from the Founder
Florence, July 2025
Dear Friends of the Foundation,
It has now been a year since my last update. We chose to take a pause after nearly a decade of continuous planning and work, giving ourselves time to reflect, regroup, and look ahead. During this period, I completed my Master’s degree at the University of Bologna (yes, one of the oldest graduates at one of the oldest universities in the world). The research focuses on the escalating environmental crisis and its impact on cultural heritage generally and as reflected here in microcosm in Florence. This work was dedicated to Mircea and to the local conservation community. My research explored the challenges heritage conservators face firsthand and proposed ways to build resilience and adapt to the growing pressures on our planet and its ecosystems. Exploring how beloved works of art and their protection can be leveraged to raise public awareness and action.

Luke Olbrich
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