Below are images from exhibitions I have recently visited. They observe the way the gallery space is organised, a task our group will shortly be addressing.
Mapplethorpe at the Alison Jacques gallery
a video at the end showed a man twirling in two bits of fabric whilst the small
speakers on either side of the display echoed odd tapping sounds
the gallery utilised these glossy surfaces and mirrors to exaggerate the exhibition space, they complimented it well
Analogue exhibition at Riflemaker Gallery
interesting method of presentation
the work was hung with bulldog clips that were pined to the wall
Alptraum at Cell Project Space
hidden at the end of the gallery a TV & sound system pumped out live music
hung claustrophobically the presentation compliments the exhibitions theme of dreams
the glass reflected the ceiling and the viewer which distorted the work, poor presentation. However artists could argue deeper metaphors pertaining to reflection of the self within the work. For me it remains an unpleasent viewing experience.
the work was hung using magnets
Robert Gumpert at The Host Gallery
Mapplethorpe one looks great, as you'd expect. don't like the bulldog clips. it could work depending on the pictures, but I don't think it does those particular photographs justice, makes it look messy. However, the light and space in that gallery are lovely. The Cell Project Space gallery is also a good space, but as you say,the layout (especially the tables) doesn't work for me.
ReplyDeleteI agree, when there are too many images side by side the bulldog clips look clunky, but they work extremely well on larger pieces when not cluttered. It’s always annoying when you get some great work but you can’t see it properly as you’re reflected in the frames glass, the bulldog clips help remove this hindrance.
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