>I am looking for information regarding the decay or life-span of
>monofilament line, a.k.a. fishing line.  Per the artist's instructions, we
>have just used a high grade monofilament to hang a delicate, relatively
>lightweight work of contemporary sculpture.  I am aware that monofilament
>degrades in UV light and would like to set up a reasonable schedule for
>periodically replacing it.  Were it to break, the sculpture would very
>likely be destroyed.  Would once a year be too often?  Not often enough?
>
>Any recommendations or guidance would be welcome.

>Claudia Kishler
>Registrar
>Mary Zlot & Associates

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Oct 19, 2000

Claudia,

I suggest whatever you do, make sure the artist is aware of it and okays
it.  In case the sculpture falls the artist can have no complaints.

-Jim

-Jim Lyons

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