Art Transport

Art transport is an extremely delicate service that involves moving unique, often irreplaceable works — from paintings to sculptures, installations to photographic prints — from one location to another without any risk of damage. For collectors, artists, galleries, and museums, the transport process is just as important as the exhibition itself, because a work that isn’t moved under the right conditions can lose both its monetary and artistic value.

As Relocation, our team specialized in art transport, our climate-controlled vehicles, and our custom packaging systems allow us to offer art gallery relocation solutions both within Istanbul and intercity. From exhibition transport to private collection moves, we plan every project with meticulous care.

How Our Art Transport Service Works

The art transport process begins with a detailed assessment of the work’s type, size, material, and fragility. An oil painting on canvas, a bronze sculpture, and a glass installation each require entirely different transport techniques and protective materials. Our team evaluates every piece individually and selects the most suitable method — a custom crate, foam-lined box, or hanging packaging system — protecting the work from vibration, humidity, and light during transport to ensure it reaches its destination safely.

Piece-Specific Packing and Crating

Paintings are packed in special corner-protected, shock-absorbing frame boxes; sculptures and ceramic pieces are packed with multi-layer foam padding and wooden crates; and glass or installation works are packed using custom-built protective structures made to their exact dimensions.

Climate-Controlled Transport

For works sensitive to humidity and temperature fluctuations, climate-controlled vehicles are used to preserve the physical integrity of the piece throughout the move.

Gallery and Exhibition Logistics

As part of our art gallery relocation service, we plan around exhibition installation and de-installation schedules to ensure works arrive at the venue on time and undamaged.

Insured Art Transport

Upon request, our art transport service is carried out with insurance, protecting the value of the work throughout the moving process.

Which Art Pieces Do We Transport?

• Paintings: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed-media works.
• Sculptures: Bronze, stone, wood, or ceramic sculptural works.
• Prints and Photographic Art: Limited-edition prints and photographic artworks.
• Installations: Multi-part contemporary works requiring special assembly.
• Glass and Ceramic Art: Original works made from fragile materials.
• Collection Pieces: Irreplaceable artworks belonging to private collections.

Factors Affecting Art Transport and Art Gallery Relocation Prices

Art transport prices vary depending on the work’s size, weight, material, level of fragility, the crating it requires, moving distance, and insurance requests. For art gallery relocation projects, the exhibition schedule and installation/de-installation needs also affect pricing. For this reason, instead of a fixed price, we conduct a free assessment and prepare a quote tailored specifically to you.

• Type, size, and weight of the artwork
• Level of fragility and special protection needs
• Number of works to be transported
• Distance for the move — within Istanbul or intercity
• Special crate, frame box, or packaging requirements
• Need for a climate-controlled vehicle
• Exhibition installation/de-installation schedule and setup service
• Insurance coverage request

Why Is a Free Assessment Important?

During the assessment, each work to be transported is examined individually, and the required crating and protection method is determined for each piece; if there’s an exhibition schedule, a logistics plan is prepared to match it. This way, no issues arise on moving day, and the art transport price is clearly established before the move begins.

What to Do Before Art Transport

1. Prepare Photos and a Condition Report for Each Work

Photographing the artworks before the move and preparing a condition report, where available, makes the process easier should any issue arise.

2. Point Out Fragile and Delicate Pieces

Letting our team know in advance about works made from particularly delicate materials or with multiple parts ensures the right crating and packaging materials are prepared.

3. Clarify Insurance Coverage

For high-value works, it’s recommended to discuss and clarify insurance coverage with our team before the move.

4. Share the Exhibition Schedule

For art gallery relocations, letting us know the installation and de-installation dates in advance ensures the transport plan is prepared to match that schedule.

Why Choose Relocation?

• An experienced, specially trained team for art transport
• Piece-specific professional packing and crating methods
• Climate-controlled vehicles and vibration-reducing equipment
• Experience in art gallery relocation and exhibition logistics
• Insured art transport available upon request
• Service network within Istanbul and intercity
• Transparent pricing policy and free assessment
• Customer satisfaction-focused service approach

As Relocation, we aim to safely deliver not just the physical integrity of your artworks, but the artistic value they carry, to their new address or exhibition venue.

Istanbul Districts We Serve

As Relocation, we provide art transport and art gallery relocation services across all districts of Istanbul.

Provinces We Serve Nationwide from Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re looking for reliable, careful, and professional solutions for art transport and art gallery relocation, Relocation is here for you. Contact us for information about our free assessment and affordable pricing advantages.