Issue #2 - TRUST.

Armature Issue 02 investigates the hidden architectures of trust that shape today’s art world - from art security and museum design to digital continuity, cultural memory, and the systems that protect artworks across borders. This issue brings together leading voices across the global art ecosystem, including art detective Arthur Brand, museum architect Gilbert Balinda, digital custodians, transport-security innovators, and acclaimed artists Sue Williamson and Hermione Allsopp. 

Through in-depth features on art recovery, chain of custody, museum security, source code escrow, and the global boom in new museums, Issue #2 reveals how culture is safeguarded in an era of increasing physical, political, and digital risk. We explore the infrastructures - visible and invisible - that preserve collections, support institutions, and hold cultural value together.