Contact with museums, artists, collectors

Our role is to professionally collect information related to works that are transported this way to ensure high quality implementation of projects.

Every project begins by direct contact with the sender and the recipient of art. Our role is to professionally collect information related to works that are transported this way to ensure high quality implementation of projects. The moment we have all the necessary information, the project can begin. We communicate directly with all participants and thus relieve our clients of that part of the work. We will try to match the client desires regarding the objective circumstances that affect the organization of transport.

Art Insurance

"From nail to nail" completely covers all risk aspects of art transport and exhibition.

Art insurance is an important segment of our business because it protects not only the art but also the whole business. Insurance is made in cooperation with several local insurance companies, and if necessary, with foreign partners. We can provide transport insurance, insurance for the duration of the exhibition and the insurance combination of previous two, popularly known "from nail to nail," which completely covers all risk aspects of transport and exhibition.

Art Packaging

"Soft pack" art packaging method is used when the client insists on a relatively short low-cost packaging for works of art which are sensitive to climate change, and not at the expense of proper care.

To protect the glass on the paintings and prints we use a special adhesive that is removed by extracting with no traces, then the layer with air bubbles ("buble foil") to protect against light mechanical damage, and for a short time protects against climate changes, then the case is completely wrapped in foil above.

As a third layer of protection artwork is packed in cardboard case, which is shaped by artwork’s size and protects against heavy mechanical damage. In the case of three-dimensional objects and small sculptures as a first layer of protection we use non-acidic material (Tyvek, retex...), silky paper, and subsequently an appropriate cardboard box filled with paper and a soft sponge, which reduces the possibility of mechanical damage. Conveyor frames are made mostly of plywood and wood and are suitable for larger format picture without a frame (modern and contemporary art), while the baroque frames that do not require a special microclimate conditions can be transported in this way without a picture. Features of this package are lightweight and easier handling when loading and unloading.

Art Crating

Art crating is a art for itself.

Kunsttrans goal is safety, but our experienced crew will consult with You to suggest different fine art crating solutions to fit your budget.

We make art crates of all sizes and purposes. Art Crates are the best solution to protect artwork from mechanical damage that may result from changes in temperature and moisture in transport. We make it from plywood of varying thickness depending on the required dimension of a crate which is designed for paintings or sculptures. Filling an art crate is multilayered: the interior is coated with a waterproof wrap that is not drilled, but they lay, and it comes polyurethane foam of different thickness, which protects against mechanical shocks, and also serves as thermal insulation. We can provide museum standard boxes, the air boxes and fire-resistant boxes. Protect your artworks with our art crating solutions.

Obtaining the necessary export permits

Any artwork that is exported (either temporarily or permanently) must have an export license issued by the competent authority.

Once we have obtained all the necessary information we can start the process of obtaining the necessary permits for export of works of art. Any artwork that is exported (either temporarily or permanently) must have an export license issued by the competent authority. We well cooperate with conservation departments, the City Office and the Ministry of Culture which are in charge of issuing such licenses. Also you can contact us if your art requires a special permit in regard to the material it was made.

Organization of customs procedures

In agreement with our partners we offer services of customs guarantee in case it is needed.

There are two types of import and export; temporary and permanent. We have extensive experience in performing both procedures. In agreement with our partners we offer services of customs guarantee in case it is needed. We work closely with the Croatian Chamber of Economy who issue ATA Carnet, a passport for goods which replaces the temporary export and greatly facilitates and speeds up the crossing of state borders.

Art Transport

Art transport is done professionally.

Over more than ten years of we successfully offer the best and safest way of art transport of artworks in the country and abroad. Our success is based on careful preparation and development of each individual project for arranging transportation of works of art in collaboration with top experts and curators.

Art transport is done by vehicles fitted with a microclimatic chamber that prevents condensation and maintains an ideal temperature that does not change even when the vehicle is stationary. Art transport is also contributed with air suspension and a soft shell interior, which reduces the possibility of mechanical damage to trunks.

Besides the ideal conditions of art transport, we know at any given moment the exact location where our vehicles are, and if necessary we can provide a night security or security escorts to various destinations throughout Europe and the world. The scope of our responsibility is not only the transport of works of art, but it ranges from demounting the work in an institution that lends the work until the installation of exhibits at the exhibition site and vice versa.

By now we have been entrusted to art transport and install exhibitions by the most important Croatian and foreign cultural institutions like Archaeological Museum in Split and Zagreb, Art Pavilion in Zagreb, Museum of Modern Art, Technical Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Arts and Crafts and other major cultural institutions.

Planning of courier traveling

We provide accommodation in its proven and positively rated hotels.

If the client wants and has the capability, we can send part of their staff as a courier to track art in transit. Our careful planning allows courier to work without bothering during supervision of packing and unpacking and installation of art exhibitions and uninstall. We provide accommodation in its proven and positively rated hotels across Europe and beyond. We provide the courier on every trip with schedule and travel itinerary so courier gets all the necessary addresses, contact and consultation times.

Installation and uninstallation of the exibition

Careful art handling is the foundation of every good work.

Our well trained staff performs all types of installation and unininstallation of art exhibitions. Careful art handling is the foundation of every good work. Regardless of the type, material, age, texture and tenderness of art, we approach it in especially attentive way. We work closely with all those who are in any way associated with the project, such as architects, designers, curators, museum technicians, etc. Safety is equally important as a quick job.

Art Storage

We own a warehouse which is equipped for art storage and associated equipment.

We own a warehouse which is equipped to store artwork and associated equipment, it meets the basic safety and microclimate conditions. It has allowed access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Art Shipping

Our art shipping experience shorten the transit times.

Kunsttrans Zagreb Ltd offices are centralised at one location and because of this, we are able to realize all your personal requirements quickly and at reasonable costs.

Kunsttrans Zagreb Ltd professionally advises and participates in negotiations for the signing of the international art shipping agreement. This process starts obtaining the necessary permits for export of artworks from Croatia or other countries. To obtain a license we must have a signed agreement between the lender and the organizer / buyer, insurance policy and supporting documentation, which we arrange according to the Authority. We also offer art shipping services in the region.

We offer customs clearance services of temporary or permanent imports and exports in/from Croatia or anywhere in the world. As the replacement of temporary export service we can arrange issuing ATA Carnet, a passport for the goods. We organize art shipping of artworks by land, air and water routes. During art shipping, we offer supervision of loading, unloading, and also monitoring while reloading, eg in transport aircraft.