Workspaces for the collection

The purpose of the new museum model was to create increased transparency. In line with this, museum visitors were invited to come closer to the art by gaining access to how it is created and cared for when not on display. Prior to the reopening in 2020, the physical spaces were partially adapted to align with this new model. Two of the exhibition halls were permanently transformed into workspaces for the collection – spaces where artworks are prepared and cared for before or after internal exhibitions and loans. All accessible to visitors accompanied by and through the expertise of the staff. During the opening month, among other things, the American artist Andrea Zittel’s large-scale Wagon Stations were overseen before being loaned to Accelerator at Stockholm University.

The workspaces for the collection are located in direct connection to both the museum staff’s offices and the other exhibition halls to create a proximity to the art for both museum staff and visitors.