KPN becomes new Founder of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
KPN is to become the new Founder of the Rijksmuseum, the museum's leading corporate partner.
As Founder, KPN will make a substantial contribution to the preservation of the Dutch national collection and the expansion of the museum’s digital accessibility worldwide.
As part of the collaboration, the exhibition wing of the Rijksmuseum will be named the KPN Wing. Through this significant step, KPN underlines its commitment to the importance of art and history for everyone.
KPN, the leading Dutch mobile and internet provider, has been the museum’s main partner since the reopening of the Rijksmuseum in 2013. Since then, the company has made a substantial financial contribution while also supporting the museum in the areas of connectivity and IT.
KPN was the digital partner of Operation Night Watch, the largest and most extensive research project ever conducted into Rembrandt’s most famous work. In addition, the company co-developed the Rijksmuseum app, through which millions of visitors continue to make free use of interactive multimedia tours. KPN was also involved in the development of Collection Online, the digital platform through which the collection can be accessed digitally, worldwide. This AI-driven database makes 800,000 artworks and 500,000 books digitally searchable for everyone in the world from a single central location. Later this year, 800 metres of archival documentation will be added.
In summer 2024, KPN donated the sculptures Signaal 1 and Signaal 2 by Dutch artist Carel Visser to the Rijksmuseum. These sculptures, which stood outside the headquarters of the former Postal Cheque and Giro Service (PTT) from the 1960s, are now on view in the Rijksmuseum gardens.
From 2001, Philips was associated with the Rijksmuseum in the role of Founder. The Rijksmuseum is pleased that Philips is continuing its relationship with the Rijksmuseum as a partner and continues to contribute to the significance of art and culture for society.
Main Image: Photo Rijksmuseum Rachel Ecclestone