Friday 22 January 2016

Grade 11/12 - Day 75: "How Curators Curate, Step Six: Site Installation"

source: askharriete.com


The actual installation of a gallery show is a time consuming process.  Hopefully, your hard work when you first planned the layout using sketchup, or some other design method, will pay off now as things seamlessly come together! (fingers crossed) 

From fineart.about.com:

"Site installation is a key task when curating an art show. Typically one week before the opening, you and your team will need to do the on-site installation which includes the construction and painting of walls. The artists and assistants will install the artwork, and the technicians will set up the lighting and technical equipment.

If artwork was shipped, carefully unwrap the crates, bubble wrap and other packaging materials as you do not want to damage any of the work with a box cutter.

A museum will have its own staff to set up the installation; however, if you are starting out you will need to do DIY. Artists are pros at setting up their work and there are also art installation companies for hire."


What unforeseen circumstances might arise...that you might try to plan for ahead of time? 
  • wall structure 
  • hanging issues 
  • artist's concerns 
  • supply of paint for walls 
  • necessary labour 
  • lighting concerns
This list can go on and on.  Remember, the more thoroughly that you plan for circumstantial inconveniences and concerns, the more likely you are to succeed!

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