A masterpiece on tour: Monet travels to Japan
A painting by the famous artist Claude Monet is going on a long journey to Japan from the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main – via Frankfurt Airport, of course.
You can watch on this project on the YouTube channel of Lufthansa Cargo.
Transporting the priceless painting first requires careful packaging on site, which requires a great deal of sensitivity. “First, we tape the painting to protect the glass surface. Then we wrap it in acid-free packaging material and place it in a special crate for transporting paintings,” explains Mr. Simon Leps, Art Logistics Expert from Hasenkamp Logistik GmbH.
The painting will be loaned to museums in Tokyo and Osaka as part of a worldwide art exchange. This is also made possible by the proximity to the airport. “Houses by the Bank of the River Zaan” is the title of the painting, which is described as idyllic and carefree. An idyll that needs special protection when traveling. "The box is specially insulated with several layers. It is fireproof and designed to maintain the climate over a relatively long period of time," says Simon Leps from Hasenkamp.
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The painting will be loaned to museums in Tokyo and Osaka as part of a worldwide art exchange. This is also made possible by the proximity to the airport. “Houses by the Bank of the River Zaan” is the title of the painting, which is described as idyllic and carefree. |
An idyll that needs special protection when traveling. "The box is specially insulated with several layers. It is fireproof and designed to maintain the climate over a relatively long period of time," says Simon Leps from Hasenkamp.
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The next step is to transport the Monet to Lufthansa Cargo at Frankfurt Airport. There, the so-called Art Cube is available for storing paintings and works of art from around the world. The 155-square-meter space features the highest security measures, combined with optimal handling processes and its own art handling staff. The modern technical facilities, including a ventilation system with heating and cooling function, which enables targeted temperature control via a VRV air-conditioning control system, ensures that the works of art can be stored under optimal climatic conditions, regardless of the outside temperature. Access to the special storage facility is controlled and monitored by sensitive security technology.
“Monet's journey has a special meaning for our company, because Fraport has been supporting the Städel Museum and many other art institutions for many years,” says Alexandra Zimpelmann, Head of Political Communication, Sponsoring and Regional Funding from Fraport AG. ”Monet's journey allows us to understand how international art is. At the same time, we see how valuable art is for the attractiveness of a region. And that is why we are happy to support and sponsor many cultural institutions here in the region and, of course, the Städel.”
The painting is successfully palletized at Lufthansa Cargo. That evening, the Monet, along with several other works of art, is loaded onto the aircraft and begins its journey overseas. The “Houses by the Bank of the River Zaan” will return to Germany and the Städel Museum before the end of this year. Until then, we wish Monet a safe journey and a pleasant stay.
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“Monet's journey has a special meaning for our company, because Fraport has been supporting the Städel Museum and many other art institutions for many years,” says Alexandra Zimpelmann, Head of Political Communication, Sponsoring and Regional Funding from Fraport AG. ”Monet's journey allows us to understand how international art is. At the same time, we see how valuable art is for the attractiveness of a region. And that is why we are happy to support and sponsor many cultural institutions here in the region and, of course, the Städel.” |
The painting is successfully palletized at Lufthansa Cargo. That evening, the Monet, along with several other works of art, is loaded onto the aircraft and begins its journey overseas. The “Houses by the Bank of the River Zaan” will return to Germany and the Städel Museum before the end of this year. Until then, we wish Monet a safe journey and a pleasant stay.
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