Van Gogh Museum Warns of Closure without Increase in Dutch State Funding
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Van Gogh Museum warns of closure without increase in Dutch state funding
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which houses the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s art, has stated that it might be forced to close if it doesn’t receive new government funding for renovation. In a press release, the museum explained that its buildings “are in a poor condition, requiring substantial investments to keep them safe and suitable for public access.” Yet with government funding falling short, a €104 million renovation project…
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has been in a dispute with the Ministry of Culture over funding for renovations for the past two years. The museum's director, Emilie Gordenker, says that if the dispute drags on any longer, the museum will probably have to close. It is time to start renovating the museum's premises because the conditions there are still dangerous for both the works preserved there and museum visitors. This is s…
Even for the famous museum, the security measures seem to be too expensive. The museum's director warns about the risks for the safety of the collection and visitors. The building is about 50 years old and needs modernization for air-conditioning, elevators and security facilities. This year you used to look at the Netherlands for news related to daxi research stolen in January. The security of the exhibitors becomes a problem. The Van Gogh Muse…
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