Dimensions of Curation: Considering Competing Values for Intentional Exhibition Practices

Exhibition making requires effort and resources, and the Dimensions of Curation Competing Values Exhibition Model helps museums make sense of their exhibitions and think intentionally about future curatorial decisions. It introduces competing values and organizational models, explains the three axes comprising the model, and provides case studies of the eight different exhibition types. It also offers tools to help museums implement the model and practical tools and considerations for the future of exhibition curation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Exhibition making is a complex and resource-intensive endeavor that requires careful planning and execution to attract and retain audiences. The Dimensions of Curation Competing Values Exhibition Model offers a valuable framework for understanding and evaluating exhibitions in museums. This model utilizes three axes to analyze exhibitions and guide curatorial decisions, encompassing interpretive focus, curatorial power, and curatorial intent. These decisions have a significant impact on the exhibition's outcome and the audience it serves.

The Dimensions of Curation Competing Values Exhibition Model introduces competing values and organizational models that address them. It explains the three axes comprising the model and the eight types of exhibitions that result from various combinations of positions on the axes. The book provides in-depth case studies of the eight different exhibition types, offering candid observations about changing curatorial practices. Additionally, it offers tools to help museums implement the model.

Two sections of the book feature practice-based examples from museums in the US and internationally. The third section of the book concentrates on practical tools and considerations for the future of exhibition curation.

By utilizing the Dimensions of Curation Competing Values Exhibition Model, museums can gain a deeper understanding of their exhibitions and make informed decisions that will enhance the visitor experience and promote the museum's mission. This model provides a valuable resource for curators, museum professionals, and anyone interested in the field of exhibition curation.

Weight: 363g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538167366