Paintings Restoration for the Modern Age
Restoration
in Days,
Not Months
Micro-thin masks applied to paintings. Fully reversible, with complete flexibility to iterate. Human expertise drives decisions; AI handles precision.
15th century · Oil on panel
<7
Days to Delivery
<100
Micrometers Thick
3
Iterations Included
100%
Reversible
The Technology
Digital Simulation
Meets Physical Reality
Conservation-Grade Technology
Full supervision at every step
Conservation-grade masks applied by the conservator of your choice. Preview the inpainting digitally. Adjust until satisfied.
From pattern replication to color matching—for oil paintings on panel and canvas.
High-Resolution Imaging
Capturing every brushstroke, crack, and imperfection with sub-millimeter precision.
AI-Assisted Inpainting
Digital reconstruction guided by conservator expertise. Refine until approved.
Proprietary Printing
Color-accurate micro-thin masks printed on polymeric membranes.
Conservator Application
Applied by professional conservators of your choice.
Safety & Reversibility
Fully reversible by design
Under 100 micrometers thick—thinner than a typical varnish layer. Removable with standard conservation solvents.
Selected Work
Visible
Results
Restoration Process
19th century · Oil on canvas
01 — Before
Original damage
02 — Mask
Digitally-designed infill
03 — Applied
Restored result
Surface Detail
Under 100 micrometers thick. Conforms to canvas texture.
A Different Approach
Traditional vs Luminato
Traditional Restoration
3–9 months
Typical timeline
$5,000–$50,000
Variable pricing
No preview
Results seen only upon completion
3–9 months
To revise (removal and reapplication)
Luminato
<1 week
Delivered within 7 days
$1,000/m²
Predictable pricing by area
Full simulation
Preview before commitment
1 day
Reprints · 3 iterations included
Fully Reversible
Intervention
Without Permanence
Masks applied and removed with equal ease. Conservation-grade materials, removable with most conservation solvents (excluding water). No binding to original paint layers.
Conservators work with confidence, knowing every intervention can be undone without compromising the artwork.
Mask application and removal
Leadership
Founded at the Intersection of
Art and Engineering
Alex Kashkin
Co-Founder
Mechanical engineer, formerly of MIT. Inventor of masked restoration technology. His work bridges computational precision with the exacting demands of conservation practice.
Daniel Edelman
Co-Founder
Former leader of the Pearlman Foundation and a respected figure in the art world. His institutional expertise ensures Luminato serves the nuanced needs of conservators and collectors.
Begin Your Restoration
Every Painting
Deserves Care
We welcome inquiries at any stage; share your project details and we'll be in touch.
Starting Price
$1,000/m²
Design Iterations
3 Included
Delivery
Within 7 Days