Museum Jan Cunen – Willem van Konijnenburg
The project
For the exhibition Willem van Konijnenburg. From Chaos, we worked together with Museum Jan Cunen in Oss on the transport of a remarkable and diverse selection of works. Around fifty artworks by Willem van Konijnenburg travelled from ten Dutch museums and cultural institutions to Oss.
The exhibition presents a rich and complete overview of Van Konijnenburg’s work. Monumental pieces are combined with more intimate works. Together they show how he followed his own path in a time of great change. It is wonderful to see his work receiving a prominent stage once again.
For us, this was a project with a lot of variety. The differences in size were significant, ranging from manageable works to true eye-catchers. The standout piece is a drawing of nearly seven metres in length. This variation in scale and character made the project not only extensive, but also especially rewarding to be part of.
The challenges
Due to the exceptional sizes, it quickly became clear that this project required extra care. Most of the artworks were provided with custom-made crates for transport. Each crate was carefully tailored to the size, weight and fragility of the work, ensuring that every piece was safely prepared for its journey.
The absolute highlight is a drawing measuring nearly seven metres in length. An impressive work, both in appearance and in scale. The only gallery large enough to display it is located on the first floor of Museum Jan Cunen. Bringing it in through the ground floor was simply not an option. This made the transport of this particular work the greatest logistical challenge of the project.
Our plan of action
For this challenge, we worked closely with the museum and the lender to develop a clear plan. Every step was carefully discussed and aligned in advance.
For the large work, we designed a custom-made transport frame. The frame was developed to keep the artwork stable and well protected, including during lifting. During production, we took into account how the work would enter the building. Wooden blocks were added to ensure that the lifting straps remained securely in place and could not shift.
On site in Oss, the work was lifted inside via the balcony. A precise operation where timing and teamwork were essential. Thanks to thorough preparation and close cooperation, the artwork was safely brought into the museum, unpacked and installed in its designated space.
The result
We look back on an intensive and rewarding project, in which collaboration and trust were central. From the smaller pieces to the monumental highlights, each work has found its place in the exhibition.
The drawing of nearly seven metres quite literally made an impressive entrance. What started as a logistical puzzle has now become a powerful part of the presentation.
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