The first part is a visit to theTalbot Rice Gallery.
key words： temperature, light (lighting and natural light), space of the building, sound, elevator, safety passage, treatment of electrical wires, entrance and exit. I was impressed that the exhibition should fit into the space. How to use space reasonably is a very time-consuming and energetic thing, not only to ensure that the interior structure of the building itself does not change but also to add or reduce the movable wall at the appropriate time. This is an Angle that I did not pay much attention to during my undergraduate study. Reasonable use of space is a very important part of exhibition planning. For example, the use of elevators and safe passages in exhibitions.
The second part is what I learned in 90-minute seminar at old collage.
My key words are theme, budget, artist.On the one hand, communication between curators and artists is important. Because curators need to invite artists to cooperate and borrow relevant exhibits, draft memorandums and contracts to prevent artists from quitting midway. The other side is budgeting. （Figure1 ）For example, the price of a group exhibition is different from that of a solo exhibition. The price of an artist customizing a work of art for an exhibition is different from that of an artist lending his or her work to a gallery. Things that are done for specific exhibitions cost a lot more. In addition, the price of transporting art is also very expensive, which requires the purchase of certain insurance, after all, many galleries and museums will only borrow exhibits after the curators buy insurance for the exhibits. Of course, theme and good image are also important.
Figure 1 The spreadsheet James handed out about the budget
The last section is about my thoughts on the James seminar. If an exhibition is held at Talbot Rice Gallery, what subject do I want to hold the exhibition, what artists will be invited and where will the exhibition be held? First of all, my topic is feelings. Secondly, I would like to invite German artist Anne Imhof. I wanted to play a video of Anne Imhof’s Faust on the wall of the Talbot Rice Gallery on the third floor using film installations. Faust is a work made by artist Anne Imhof for the German Pavilion in Venice, 57th International Art Biennale. It uses physical actions, space scenes and sounds to express various emotions, such as pulling.Obviously, the Talbot Rice Gallery’s architectural material is not suitable for Faust‘s performance, which incorporates a lot of glass elements. If we rearrange the gallery, it will add a lot to the budget. In addition, a one-minute sculpture area will be established. In this place, the audience can choose to pose as they wish, such as in meditation. But do it for at least a minute. The goal is to express what they’re feeling right now. Of course, viewers can also watch the video and leave. （Figure2 ）
Figure2 Plan of the exhibition
Video: Faust
This is my blog for today’s event and what I learned.
