Gathering the Objects

Exhibitions often feature works of art that are borrowed from public or private collections by the organizing institution for modest periods of time, typically a few months or even a year in the case of traveling exhibitions. Although loans of original works of art are frequently integral to fulfilling the curatorial vision for the exhibition, they also present practical challenges—notably, these works must be packed and transported safely and efficiently, which can have significant environmental implications.

Map showing origin of loans for Nature's Nation.