Hi Elisa, just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed your presentation. I particularly like the distinction you make between representational and experimental approaches to expository techniques. The subject of my PhD is also books and exhibitions, although I don't focus on artists' books. Perhaps, I'm more inclined to think in terms of "rare books", simply because they tend to dominate exhibition programmes in libraries, the main setting for my investigations. Likewise, my research is not (solely) driven by issues of design but by an interest in the visitor's emotional responses to the books on display, and the experiences elicited by their engagement with the book-object. However, I do contemplate different approaches to interpretation, and how they may impact on the visitor's exhibition experience. It would be great to talk further if you are interested. You can connect with me @theTLtweets or email me: susana.sanchez-gonzalez@musex-design.org
Hi Susana,
Thank you very much for your message.
I'm very interested in knowing more about your research.
I’ll get in contact with you.
Dear Elisa, thanks for this fascinating paper (it was a great panel all round!) It says a lot about the status of museums (and my perception of them!) that I was shocked that the Bremen museum allowed visitors to make photocopies of the books in the gallery space and take them freely away. I wondered if you could reflect on that curatorial act a little more? It raised all sorts of issues for me, in terms of the museum team enabling a democratic, co-productive activity, as well as issues around object ‘aura’ and conservation.
Thanks so much, Claire Wintle
