A new feature has been published on the CODART website.

The Tyrolean State Museums (Tiroler Landesmuseen) in Innsbruck house a collection defined by a unique history of civic patronage. While traditionally focused on regional heritage, the institution holds a significant collection of Dutch and Flemish art. This article examines the collection’s complex history, the impact of twentieth-century deaccessioning, and current research efforts to trace its dispersed masterpieces.

“The Tyrolean State Museums are an aggregate of several museums, exhibition spaces, and a storage and research facility, largely located in Innsbruck, Austria. They comprise collections of art, archaeology, historical and military objects, natural sciences, music and folk art, in addition to a folk music archive, an extensive library, and the Giant Tyrol Panorama Painting.” Continue reading…

CODARTfeatures

Published monthly, features provide information on new curatorial developments, current projects, collections of Dutch and Flemish art in museums worldwide, as well as insight into the work of the museum curator.

Last month’s feature was A Curator’s Farewell: Gero Seelig on 25 Years in Schwerin by Corinna Gannon. To browse all features, visit codart.nl/features.