At The Phoebus Foundation’s depot, all hands are on deck. Our upcoming exhibition Garden of Delights. The Seventeenth Century in Bloom is soon heading to Estonia, and that calls for meticulous preparation. Every artwork – along with the entire scenography – is being carefully checked, packed and made ready for transport, piece by piece.

Due to the scale and complexity of the operation, everything is handled in multiple phases. Several teams work side by side: conservators oversee the condition and safety of the works, art handlers manage the physical transport and packaging, while project staff meticulously coordinate the logistics and planning. Every step is carefully documented.

The destination of this large-scale operation? The magnificent Kadriorg Art Museum in Tallinn, where our floral-themed exhibition will soon open its doors. Nestled in a historic park and renowned for its baroque charm, the museum offers the perfect setting for this celebration of seventeenth-century splendour. And who better to bring it all to life than fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck, the mastermind behind the scenography?

Estland, here we come!