Modern art on paper problems due not only to the combination of materials used, but also to their often large size. The restoration and framing of 7 contemporary painting is described in order to illustrate some of the difficulties involved and the various solutions which have been tried at the Tate Gallery (London). Artists are: Bruce Maclean; Art and Language; Gilbert and George; Ian Breakwell; John Hilliard; Janis Kounellis. Photographs, line drawings. Reference including audiovisual materials, bibliography; glossary, materials and suppliers (mostly UK addresses).