As I
have progressed through my internship during these past six weeks, the amount
of inside information I’ve been able to take in has been tremendous. When I was
asked to write about what knowledge I
have garnered about incoming exhibitions themselves, with the arrival and
on-going installation of The Golden Age, one word came forefront above all
others—adaption. Museums follow the laws of science to the extent that the fittest
survive; the ones which adapt and evolve to a shifting and unstable environment
are those who will be victorious. Working with what you already have for a
small museum is a quintessential characteristic, and it is a concept which I
saw heavily utilized here at The Art Museum. The genius use of space to
accompany all 43 of the incoming crates is a magnificent achievement that left
many people walking through to stop and stand in the new organized space with
an expression of bewilderment, just like a child walking through the gates of
Disney World for their very first time.
The
installation itself has also been an educational experience. Although I have
only been able to observe for a short while, it does not take long to see the
precision that accompanies these installations. The carefulness and accuracy
that is used in handling these historic paintings is clearly evident, leading
to a steady tension throughout the room. However, I do think this tension
itself a good thing, since it truly shows the understanding and passion everyone
has for these artworks. And that was something to be learned on its own.
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