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The inauguration of SCHUNCK's art depot: Storytelling with mobile electronic art racks

05-02-2024
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The inauguration of SCHUNCK's art depot

Storytelling with mobile electronic art racks

On January 25th, the city of Heerlen in the Netherlands celebrated a unique fusion of history and innovation with the grand opening of SCHUNCK, their new art depot.  This transformed space was once a warehouse that symbolised the region's mining history, but now it serves as a bridge between the past and future of art storage. Through its doors, visitors can explore Heerlen's rich history while also experiencing innovative approaches to storing art.

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SCHUNCK: A Cultural Centre

SCHUNCK is a multifaceted cultural centre that includes a modern and contemporary art museum, an architectural institute, a public library, and a school for music and dance. The museum's main gallery is the focal point of the center, showcasing annual exhibitions featuring renowned contemporary artists and architects.

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Inauguration of the UNIQUE Art Depot and Atrium

Last month marks a special moment in SCHUNCK's history with the introduction of the art depot and atrium. While the art depot offers optimised space for the extensive art collection, its true innovation lies in the electronic mobile art racks. This cutting-edge technology transforms the traditional method of storing and displaying art, providing increased visibility for pieces that would typically remain hidden away.

The electronic mobile art racks, a first of their kind, are programmed according to a storyline as the art gracefully moves back and forth, inviting visitors into an interactive art journey. SCHUNCK unveiled the electronic mobile art racks on the 25th of January. They not only celebrated the history of Heerlen but also put themselves in the forefront of the global art scene. SCHUNCK invites all to witness this innovation and be a part of the innovative experience.

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