Jonathan Farbowitz
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Fellow in the Conservation of Computer-based Art
New York, New York
Jonathan Farbowitz, Fellow in the Conservation of Computer-based Art, assists the Guggenheim’s Conservation department in addressing the preservation needs of computer-based works in the Guggenheim’s collection. He also supports the development of best practices for collecting these kinds of artworks. He most recently participated in the restoration of Shu Lea Cheang’s web artwork Brandon (1998–1999). Farbowitz holds an MA in Moving Archiving and Preservation from New York University as well as a BA from Vassar College and has previous experience in software development and testing.
