Art Gallery
Exhibitions
can take months to plan and develop. The
artists want to focus on two things: the message they want to communicate and
the audience it is aimed at. There are
certain things you should think about when visiting an exhibition:
Use of space: This is not just about the elements
of design, but also about the spatial experience. What is the nature, quality and design of the
space used? Is it calm and peaceful or noisy and aimed towards children? How is the spatial experience enhanced by
other design elements such as light, use of colour and the shape and size of
the room? How is the space used to
enhance how you experience the messages or themes in the art work?
Lighting: This can be really important, as
not only does it create or enhance a mood but it can also affect it in negative
ways. Also, textiles and paper are
extremely sensitive to light damage, so conservation is a major issue when it
comes to illuminating objects and displays and they can often be dimly lit for
this reason.
Key messages:
What is the exhibition about?
When visiting an exhibition it’s a good idea to list the main
topics/themes of the artwork.
Interpretive media & technology:
These can be touchpad, interactive, audio, video device. How are these designed and planned to support
the messages or themes?
Who is the audience:
Is it for experts or for people with little knowledge of the
subject? Is it for students, adults,
children or a range of visitors? Have
the items in the exhibition been explained properly or the visitors left
wondering what the artwork was about?
What type of experience is provided?
Are you
being allowed to form your own opinions and thoughts or are you being given a
particular viewpoint? What objects and
themes get priority? Has anything or
anyone’s viewpoint been left out?
Supporting materials:
These can be leaflets, advertisements or catalogues. These materials are important tools for
helping the organizers of the exhibition to get the message across for the
audience. Examine the graphics/text and
images used in support materials.
Directions: Note the directions and signposts
used in the exhibition. Are they
effective?
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