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Designing a lighting concept that works in harmony with an exhibition design is crucial for creating a cohesive and impactful experience. The lighting design should enhance the overall atmosphere, highlight key elements, and contribute to the narrative of the exhibition. Here are some steps to help you create a lighting design concept that complements the exhibition design:

New exhibition design by FACTORY! When does the past end and the present begin, and what exists in the in-between? The nature of time is often explored through the lens of both permanence and transience. How does the fluidity of memory, which is deeply subjective, shape the process of art-making? If there might be an aesthetic that expresses the complex relationship between loss, time, and solitude, how would it look like? What visual or conceptual elements would it involve? An Ode to Absence is an exhibition that explores these questions. By considering the notions of “lack” and “longing,” the exhibition delves into how these themes can articulate the nuances of temporal experience and the conceptual weight of absence. Featuring works drawn from private art collections, An Ode to Absence is an exercise of a curatorial methodology that seeks to create connections between seemingly disparate pieces to reveal underlying themes that might otherwise remain obscured. Through this process, the curatorial approach transforms individual pieces into a narrative that invites viewers to contemplate the time as an interplay between presence and absence, and the dimensions of the ephemeral and the enduring. Curated by Michelle Ho Exhibition opens from 23/9 till 22/11/24 ADM Gallery, 81 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637458 Monday - Friday, 10-5pm, Saturday open by appointments.  Closed on Sunday, Public Holidays and term breaks.

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In 2023, the art of glassmaking was included in the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Now, the Federation of Crystal and Glass (Fédération du Cristal et du Verre) has decided to pay tribute to this extraordinary material in a dedicated exhibition: "Les gestes verriers”. This show will take place from 21st September 2024 to 19th January 2025 along the railings of the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, offering visitors the chance to discover the beauty of glass, the craftsmanship involved in its creation, and a great deal more. There will be 80 photographs on display, coming from 33 workshops throughout France, including those of Zignago Vetro. For us, it is a source of immense pride to be able to show - through these images – the importance and magical mystique of the material we work with every day. #ZignagoVetro #glassproduction #glassindustry #innovation #circulareconomy #jardinduluxembourg

Explore how to easily create exhibition labels with CatalogIt. In our newest MasterIt, discover how to create engaging exhibition labels and QR Code experiences, and learn how CatalogIt simplifies the process of sharing rich information with your museum visitors. Read more below! ⤵️ #exhibitionlabels #qrcodes #museums #museumengagement #catalogit #imaginelovingyourcms

Do you think all the world’s art is on show in museums and galleries? Where do you think that collections of art sit when not on show? A lesser talked about issue within the art world is the mass storage of collections in warehouses around the world. Whilst it is a shame we don’t get to see all the magnificent works of art, a more pressing issue is the environmental impact of storing so many works. Due to conservation concerns, these warehouses are climate controlled to ensure the stored pieces do not deteriorate over time. It takes a substantial amount of energy to keep these warehouses running efficiently (and this energy is more often than not from non-renewable sources). These high energy demands take up a huge chunk of the carbon footprint of museums and galleries. Whilst transforming these facilities into an open storage gallery for public view is a step in the right direction for connecting “lost art” with the art community, from a long term sustainability perspective, there needs to be more transparency about the current management of collections behind the scenes.

The challenge of art forgery is present within the institutional (museum) system as the collective expertise is capable of failure to determine what is a fake artwork. Read Hephaestus Analytical latest informative post.

This is something that all museums and collections need to consider. How to make the whole collection accessible to the public and/or researchers. While virtual museums certainly are a good start, one often wants to experience the works live also. Real estate and physical exhibitions however is costly so funding could be a challenge. #collections #art #museums #arthistory

Designing a lighting concept that works in harmony with an exhibition design is crucial for creating a cohesive and impactful experience. The lighting design should enhance the overall atmosphere, highlight key elements, and contribute to the narrative of the exhibition. Here are some steps to help you create a lighting design concept that complements the exhibition design:

Aye! We're so excited SF Chronicle's Datebook named our next major exhibition, CALLI: The Art of Xicanx Peoples an exciting exhibition for Summer 2024!!! Read the full article here: #CALLI #XicanxArt