Storytelling Exhibitions: Identity, Truth and Wonder

Storytelling Exhibitions explores the role of modern 'spatial storytellers' in shaping our understanding of the world through exhibition design. It showcases how curators, designers, artists, and scientists use digital reconstruction, 3D scanning, and digital archives to create powerful narrative spaces. Examples include Te Papa, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Weltmuseum Wien, Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, and Lascaux.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 09 September 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Storytelling Exhibitions delve into the dynamic realm of contemporary 'spatial storytellers', exploring the immense potential of exhibitions to shape our perception of the world. This insightful exploration uncovers the collaborative efforts of curators, designers, artists, and scientists who merge their expertise to craft compelling narratives through exhibition design. Philip Hughes, a renowned exhibition designer and educator, showcases how modern tools and technologies, such as digital reconstruction, 3D scanning, and digital archives, seamlessly intertwine with traditional modes of information dissemination, display, and promotion, resulting in the creation of immersive narrative spaces. Whether delving into the realms of politics, trends, society, war, science, or history, Storytelling Exhibitions serve as a valuable source of inspiration and guidance for designing installations that provoke thought and transform our understanding. A diverse range of examples from renowned institutions worldwide, including Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand; the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, USA; the Weltmuseum Wien, Austria; the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, USA; Lascaux: Centre International de l'Art Pariétal in Montignac, France; the Stapferhaus, Lenzburg, Switzerland; and Micropia, Amsterdam, Netherlands, illustrate the rich tapestry of storytelling exhibitions. These exhibitions serve as a testament to the power of visual storytelling and its ability to engage, educate, and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

\n Weight: 540g\n
Dimension: 189 x 244 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350105935\n \n