Rose Garden, Double Exposure archival pigment print 40x60”w
How to
Hang atArt Home Tips and Tricks from a Museum Professional by Nicholas Croghan Director, Pensacola Museum of Art Artwork and Photography by Robert Malmberg robertmalmberg.com | instagram: @malberg
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few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to tour the home and studio of Robert Malmberg, a good friend and professional photographer who recently moved to Pensacola from New York City with his wife Wendy. While visiting, we discussed different strategies for hanging artwork in their new space, and I couldn’t resist picking up a few tools and helping with the installation of his exquisite photographs and collages. Although this playful process was in a home environment, it wasn’t much different from how I would approach hanging a show at the Pensacola Museum of Art. The way artwork is organized and installed in a museum is dependent on many different factors, but the main considerations are informed by the communication needs of the curator and corresponding aesthetic intentions of the exhibition designer. This article will illustrate various measuring techniques for hanging artwork as well as provide an overview of the most common design strategies. To simplify the decision-making process, first consider whether you intend for the space to be minimal or maximal. Between these dualities are a plethora of beautiful interior design choices
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