Boijmans to share space with private collectors
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Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam has revealed plans for a new storage space for its expanding collections, including striking images of five possible designs by Rotterdam based architects MVRDV. The director of the museum, Sjarel Ex, claims that it will become the first museum depot in the world to accomodate both private and public (museum) collections, blurring the boundaries between personal and institutional interests. How much private collectors will have to pay for storing their valuable belongings remains unclear, but this concept could help museums turning a burden into a cash cow.
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