What is Artwork Storage?
When we refer to ‘Artwork Storage’ we are not talking about art boxes for paints and supplies, nor folders for your portfolio. When the Rackline team talks about artwork storage, we are talking about solutions for the safe storage of precious works of art and textiles. Systems such as our lateral picture racking, pull out picture racking, toast rack vertical art storage or even our plan chests. All of these solutions are designed to store paintings, mounted artworks, textiles and documents safe for future generations.
The Benefits of High-Quality Artwork Storage
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Protects the Value
Artwork is a valuable asset, both in terms of monetary value and cultural impact. The correct artwork storage helps to maintain the condition of the artwork, which in turn preserves its value.
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Protects Against Damage
Artwork (especially delicate paintings or textiles) can be damaged in a number of ways, including by light exposure, exposure to humidity, incorrect temperatures (and fluctuations) and pests. Artwork storage solutions use the correct materials and controlled environments to minimise the risks and prevent damage to your valuable artifacts.
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Keeps Artwork Safe
With high value and often irreplaceable, one-off pieces you want to ensure that unauthorised access is prevented. High-quality storage solutions can be specified with high security features. These help protect the artwork from theft, vandalism, and unauthorised access.
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Maintains Easy Access – Improves Efficiency
When artwork is stored within museums or galleries, displays and exhibitions can constantly change. It’s important to ensure that staff can easily access the artworks they need, and the space to store returning pieces.
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Maximises Available Space
Within galleries and museums the storage space can vary enormously. Some organisations have huge back room spaces, while local museums and galleries may the equivalent of a cupboard. It’s paramount that these spaces are maximised, to hold the required inventory, while minimising the potential damage to the exhibits.
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Reduces Stress and Gives Peace Of Mind
Knowing that the artwork you store is in a secure and controlled environment provides you with peace of mind. You can continue to enjoy your collection without worrying about potential damage, or its deterioration due to poor storage conditions.
Bespoke solutions to Art Storage – A Trusted partner.
When it comes to storing artworks, a tailored approach is required in order to achieve the best possible results. Each solution is unique to the items being stored and the environment in which it is being installed.
Rackline has been designing, manufacturing and delivering art storage racking and art storage solutions since 1984. This experience means that we have grown to be one of the most trusted manufacturers of artwork storage systems out there. Our clients range from public sector galleries to private collections. Some galleries and museums using Rackline systems include the Victoria & Albert Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery, Dundee’s McManus Art Gallery and The Shell Art Gallery.
Artwork Storage Case Studies
Below are some examples of where our static art storage, mobile art storage and vertical art storage solutions have been used. Each solution tailor made to the needs of the client.
National Museums Liverpool – Picture Racking
When the team at National Museums Liverpool were looking to expand its collections storage capacity with picture racking, it naturally turned to Rackline.
Paisley Museum – Archive Storage
Discover how Rackline supported the Paisley museum in consolidating its impressive collection under one roof.
The Brampton Museum
Read how the Brampton Museum in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire has maximised its archive storage with Rackline.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Read how The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has protected its precious artifacts with installation of Secure Storage, Art Racking and Mobile Shelving.
Artwork Storage Articles
Below are some articles that look at best practice in artwork storage and solutions tailored to the purpose.
Top Tips For Effective Artwork Storage.
In this handy blog post, read about the key considerations you should be thinking about when you are storing your artwork.
What is Pull Out Art Storage?
One of Rackline’s core offerings is Pull out Art Storage, a wonder of engineering that maximises space, and keeps your valuable artworks safe.
A Range of Solutions for Artwork Storage
The primary storage solutions offered to galleries and museums consist of lateral mobile picture racking or pull out picture racking. Our talented in-house designers can offer a solution specifically to your individual requirements, including the following art storage racks.
Art Storage Solutions Gallery
Find out more about our Artwork Storage Solutions download a brochure.
Please contact us on 01782 770 144 to find out more about our artwork storage systems and to find out how we can tailor our storage solutions to meet your needs. Once you download a single brochure, you will be taken to a page where you can download others.