Preserving art, funding research: the essential role of philanthropy
27/01/2027
BRAFA Art Talk at 4 pm
Kim Oosterlinck, General Director of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
Language > French
In an international context marked by a reduction in public spending on museums, private and corporate sponsorship represents an important means of enabling museums to fulfil their missions. Drawing on examples from the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, this presentation will highlight how such partnerships can contribute to advancing research into museum collections, whilst also supporting the restoration of works of art and the acquisition of new pieces.
Kim Oosterlinck © Hatim Kaghat / Abel Grimmer (Antwerp, circa 1570–circa 1619), L’hiver, Wood, 30 x 43 cm, Signature and date marks in the bottom left-hand corner: ABEL GRIMER FE (C). Provenance: Acquired from Mrs Théonia Poupé-Serranne, Brussels, 1927. Donated by the society ‘Les Amis des Musées royaux’ in memory of Mr Fierens-Gevaert, chief curator © Royal Museums of Fine Arts Museum of Belgium, Brussels
Kim Oosterlinck, General Director of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
Language > French
In an international context marked by a reduction in public spending on museums, private and corporate sponsorship represents an important means of enabling museums to fulfil their missions. Drawing on examples from the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, this presentation will highlight how such partnerships can contribute to advancing research into museum collections, whilst also supporting the restoration of works of art and the acquisition of new pieces.
Kim Oosterlinck © Hatim Kaghat / Abel Grimmer (Antwerp, circa 1570–circa 1619), L’hiver, Wood, 30 x 43 cm, Signature and date marks in the bottom left-hand corner: ABEL GRIMER FE (C). Provenance: Acquired from Mrs Théonia Poupé-Serranne, Brussels, 1927. Donated by the society ‘Les Amis des Musées royaux’ in memory of Mr Fierens-Gevaert, chief curator © Royal Museums of Fine Arts Museum of Belgium, Brussels
