Osram, Vatican Sign Framework Collaboration Agreement

Osram and the Vatican Museums are deepening their lighting liaison. Both parties have signed a multi-year framework collaboration agreement regarding possible future projects. Osram is currently already equipping the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel with a new LED-based lighting solution.

“We are very glad to continue our collaboration with the Vatican. This follow-up agreement underlines that we are offering high-end quality and innovative lighting solutions and underpins our role as the leading global lighting company,” said Christophe Poméon, head of Osram’s Luminaires Business Unit.

“Our art and architecture present the most demanding requirements for light. Therefore, we are using outstanding lighting installations. With the opening of the Sistine chapel at end of October, the public can witness first impressions of this,” said Antonio Paolucci, director of the Vatican Museums.

The solution that is currently set up in the Sistine Chapel consists of around 7,000 LEDs and gives special emphasis to the conservational aspect. Illuminance of approximately 50 to 100 lux (previously five to ten lux) ensures that the art can be clearly discerned, but with as little aging as possible. In addition, 60% less power is consumed compared to the existing lighting installation.