About me
Kristin Holder specializes in the structural conservation of panel paintings as Assistant Conservator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Kristin received a BFA in painting from the University of Washington, an MFA in painting from the American University, and an MS/MA in Conservation and Art History from New York University’s Conservation Center and Institute of Fine Arts. Her research interests include using X-radiography to understand original construction and identify hardware in paintings and frames, especially hinged panels.