Care & Handling

Helping your original retain its presence.

Every VEEM Atelier original is built by hand in layers of colour and texture. A calm location and considerate handling help protect its surface, tension and colour over time.

Everyday care

Four simple principles.

01

Location & light

Display the work on a dry interior wall and avoid prolonged direct sunlight. Keep it away from radiators, fireplaces, air-conditioning units, cooking areas and damp rooms.

02

Room climate

Normal, reasonably stable living conditions of around 16 to 25 °C are suitable. Avoid very dry air below 35% relative humidity, high humidity and rapid, pronounced fluctuations.

03

Surface & cleaning

Do not touch or wipe the painted and textured surface. Never use water, cloths, brushes, vacuum cleaners, compressed air, household cleaners or solvents.

04

Secure hanging

Choose fittings and wall plugs for the wall type and artwork weight. Larger works should be installed by two people or a professional, and the fittings checked periodically.

Moving, storing and transporting

Protection begins before the first lift.

Lifting and moving safely

  • Clear the route and prepare a safe resting place before moving the work.
  • Wear clean, non-slip gloves and hold only the stretcher or stable outer edges.
  • Never press on the painted front or the unsupported canvas reverse.
  • Use at least two people for large or heavy formats.

Storage and future transport

  • Store upright, dry and stable on a padded support.
  • Keep the painted face clear; do not press objects or wrapping against it.
  • Avoid attics, basements, damp exterior walls and pronounced temperature changes.
  • Reuse the original protective packaging or contact VEEM Atelier before transport.

Stains or damage

Please do not clean or repair it yourself.

If the work is exposed to water, stained, knocked, cracked or shows lifting paint, stop handling it. Photograph the area and contact VEEM Atelier or a qualified paintings conservator.

Contact VEEM Atelier

Artwork & certificate

The documentation remains with the original.

Keep the certificate of authenticity dry and protected, never in direct contact with the painted surface. If the work is sold, gifted, inherited or otherwise transferred, the artwork and certificate should remain together.

Learn about the certificate and digital artwork check

These guidelines cover preventive care in a private indoor setting. Unusual materials, existing damage or exceptional environmental conditions may require an individual professional assessment.