Why Vintage Nudes Are In Danger

In the 1950s, obscenity laws loomed over photographers. Not surprisingly, several nude artworks from the 50s appear on Anscochrome and Ektachrome - two color slide films that could be developed at home.

Unlike archival Kodachrome (developed only in Kodak labs), these films are prone to fading and color shifting. Worse yet, many slides of the era were stored improperly, with scratches and dirt tarnishing the emulsion.

Without immediate care and restoration, the art world stands to lose a generation of vintage nudes.

Saving Erotic Art, One Color At A Time

Every photograph on this site has undergone an extensive restoration that began in 2006. Over two years, each photo was:

• Blasted with a compressed air treatment,
• Cured with a non-abrasive chemical treatment (Vitafilm)
• Scanned at 5400dpi (approximately 42 megapixels)
• Retouched of stray hairs, dirt, water stains, holes, and scratches, and
• Restored to original color - one color at a time.