So many issues discussed in one short article

Sometimes there is an article on conservation published in the popular press that raises so many important issues that it becomes an ideal jumping off point for discussion. “A Greek Goddess Gets A Makeover,” by Inti Landauro (Wall Street Journal, August 23, 2013) (read here) is such an article. In less than half a page of text, it makes one consider the questions of when does an incorrect restoration become an integral part of a work’s identity; who should decide how a work will look after a restoration; and what are the implications for conservation of the existence of organizations like the French Association for the Respect of Artistic Heritage’s Integrity.