The Evolution of Illumination in Art Appreciation

The Evolution of Illumination in Art Appreciation

One of the most prominent aspects of our experience when appreciating a work of art has evolved dramatically over time: artificial lighting. Have you ever stopped to think about how lighting affects our perception of a painting or sculpture in a museum or gallery? It...
The Intriguing Case of Richard Serra’s Iron Sculpture

The Intriguing Case of Richard Serra’s Iron Sculpture

In this new blog, we would like to recommend an interesting narrative that has been published in Spain by Anagrama. It is called Obra maestra (Masterpiece) by journalist Juan Tallón. At SIT, it is especially close to our hearts because of the subject matter and the...
How to transport a work of art?

How to transport a work of art?

How to transport a work of art? Behind every work of art you see in a museum or exhibition, there is a team of specialised logistics operators in charge of transporting these works with the greatest possible care. When you think of moving lorries, the first thing that...
SIT and “La Dama de Elche”

SIT and “La Dama de Elche”

Last week we commented on the 125th anniversary of the discovery of the Dama de Elche. It was in 1897 when one of the most fascinating and well-known examples of universal Iberian art came to light: the famous Lady of Elche. Nowadays, there are few archaeological...
SIT Spain and Alexander Apóstol

SIT Spain and Alexander Apóstol

Last month the exhibition ‘Posture and Geometry in the Age of Tropical Autocracy’ arrived at the Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo, a wonderful exhibition by the Venezuelan artist Alexander Apóstol. Alexander Apóstol is one of the most outstanding artists in...
SIT Spain and Bruno Munari in Alicante

SIT Spain and Bruno Munari in Alicante

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante presents a wonderful exhibition dedicated to Bruno Munari. The exhibition, which can be seen until 25 September, has been produced in cooperation with the Fundación Juan March and with the collaboration of the Consorci de...
SIT in the Amazon rainforest

SIT in the Amazon rainforest

A sustainable project for a company with eco-values At SIT Spain we are very happy to collaborate in the reforestation of the Amazon with the NGO Saving The Amazon by contributing our grain of sand with our SIT company forest. Saving The Amazon has been fighting for...
SIT Spain – Luxury Hotels Moving

SIT Spain – Luxury Hotels Moving

SIT Spain – Luxury Hotels Moving There are all sorts of relocations – local, long-distance, and relocations that require specialized moving services. One of the challenge types includes luxury hotels moving. When a hotel owner finds a more suitable location,...
THE ARMY MUSEUM

THE ARMY MUSEUM

The Royal Military Museum opened in 1803 at the Cuartel de Monteleón following Manuel Godoy’s initiative, ‘Prince of Peace’. Since then until now the institution has had an eventful existence of which SIT has been part of. Five years after its opening it...
SIT AND THE MOVING OF LA DAMA DEL ARMIÑO

SIT AND THE MOVING OF LA DAMA DEL ARMIÑO

The Royal Palace of Madrid hosted during the summer months of 2011 the temporary exhibition Poland, Treasures and Artistic Collections (National Heritage), in which ‘La Dama del Armiño’ (Leonardo da Vinci, room 1490) could be contemplated. In order to move the...
SIT AND THE MOVING OF THE THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA COLLECTION

SIT AND THE MOVING OF THE THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA COLLECTION

One of the greatest fine arts movings made in Europe throughout the 20th century was the moving of the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection from Villa Favorita (Lugano, Switzerland) to the Villahermosa Palace (Madrid). In total, over 900 masterpieces paraded through the old...
SIT IN THE HISTORY OF PICASSO’S GUERNICA

SIT IN THE HISTORY OF PICASSO’S GUERNICA

SIT is part of the eventful history of Pablo Picasso’s Guernica, perhaps the most iconic work of the 20th century. This great poster -as the author liked to call it- was commissioned by the Government of the Republic for the Spanish pavilion of the International...
SIT AND THE TRANSPORT OF THE ‘TEMPLE OF DEBOD’

SIT AND THE TRANSPORT OF THE ‘TEMPLE OF DEBOD’

One of SIT’s first works in the transportation of fine arts was moving the Temple of Debod from the Nile’s shore to the center of Madrid. This monument was a gift from the Egyptian Government to the Spanish in gratitude for its participation in UNESCO’s international...