{"id":6337,"date":"2022-12-05T10:18:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T09:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/?post_type=beleef&#038;p=6337"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:42:10","slug":"behind-the-scenes-in-sudbury","status":"publish","type":"beleef","link":"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/en\/beleef\/behind-the-scenes-in-sudbury\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the scenes in Sudbury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collection Consultant Katrijn Van Bragt and Conservator Naomi Meulemans take you along on their journey to Sudbury, Suffolk (UK), for the installation of the\u00a0<em>Painting Flanders<\/em>\u00a0exhibition at Gainsborough\u2019s House!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1889\" height=\"1499\" src=\"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-2-1.png\" alt=\"Artworks and transport crates are safely unloaded and prepared in Sudbury during the installation of the Painting Flanders exhibition.\" class=\"wp-image-6330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-2-1.png 1889w, https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-2-1-1200x952.png 1200w, https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-2-1-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-2-1-1536x1219.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1889px) 100vw, 1889px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><div>&#13;\n<div>&#13;\n<p class=\"size-12\" lang=\"x-size-12\">The works of art arrived safe and sound in Sudbury<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/div><br\/><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katrijn and Naomi made sure more than 40 masterpieces by Emile Claus, Gustave Van de Woestyne, James Ensor, Rik Wouters, and other Latem School artists could travel safely to Sudbury. Not an easy task in Brexit times! Each artwork was extensively analysed before departure and was packed in a custom-made crate. Aside from that, all customs formalities were arranged so the artworks could travel to the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1887\" height=\"1503\" src=\"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-2.png\" alt=\"Two team members view the placement of artworks and exhibition design elements in the gallery during the installation in Sudbury. \" class=\"wp-image-6332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-2.png 1887w, https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-2-1200x956.png 1200w, https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-2-768x612.png 768w, https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-2-1536x1223.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1887px) 100vw, 1887px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Naomi and Katrijn double-checking everything along with scenographer Lee Preedy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After crossing the channel and arriving in Sudbury, the paintings and sculptures were thoroughly checked to see if any damages would have occurred during transport.&#13;\nAfter everything was all cleared, a specialized team of art handlers installed each artwork under the critical eye of Naomi and Katrijn. Then, after applying labels and introductory texts to accompany the exhibition, testing the audio guide, and adjusting the lights, the exhibition was finally ready to be shown to the world!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phoebusfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gainsboroughs-HouseZMMA_Sudbury_Suffolk_&#xA9;HuftonCrow_014_-2000x1697.jpg\" alt=\"View of the completed exhibition gallery in Sudbury, with paintings on the walls and sculptures on plinths, lit by natural and gallery lighting. \" class=\"wp-image-6359\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The result \u00a9 Hufton+Crow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With\u00a0<em>Painting Flanders<\/em>, The Phoebus Foundation presents the story of an essential piece of Flemish art history from the end of the 19th century to the UK. The exhibition is a real debut as it is the very first at the newly built museum, Thomas Gainsborough&#8217;s House, in Sudbury, Suffolk. Discover the unique show until the 26th of February!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Collection Consultant Katrijn Van Bragt and Conservator Naomi Meulemans take you along on their journey to Sudbury, Suffolk (UK), for the installation of the\u00a0Painting Flanders\u00a0exhibition at Gainsborough\u2019s House! Katrijn and Naomi made sure more than 40 masterpieces by Emile Claus, Gustave Van de Woestyne, James Ensor, Rik Wouters, and other Latem School artists could travel safely to Sudbury. Not an easy task in Brexit times! Each artwork was extensively analysed before departure and was packed in a custom-made crate. Aside from that, all customs formalities were arranged so the artworks could travel to the UK. 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