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Inside Out: Representing the Romantic Museum is a collaboration between Sophie Thomas, Rhys Juergenson, and Erin McCurdy of the Toronto Metropolitan University and York University Communication & Culture- Joint Graduate Program at Toronto Metropolitan University & York University The exhibition examines how #museum spaces were conceptualized and visually represented in two-dimensional media forms, drawing examples principally from metropolitan #London. Many of the museums of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century no longer exist. However, prints and paintings, often reproduced in #gallery guides, #periodicals, and ephemera, are valuable sources of information about the objects that they contained: from oddities and marvels to natural history specimens and revered #artworks. Such images also document the arrangement of objects and the display strategies employed by collectors and museums, as well as the visual idioms—and aesthetic categories—they used to capture and ‘frame’ their interiors. The contents of collections, and the manner in which they were presented to the world, closely reflect predominant paradigms for the organization of knowledge, which were undergoing significant change in the #Romantic period. The exhibition explores how public institutions and independent #collectors, in both public and private exhibition spaces, represented natural history, human biology, emerging technologies, and #archaeological discoveries, and how these displays were, in turn, represented by #artists. https://lnkd.in/gDGumeFa

History is never a one-size-fits-all situation, and neither is storage. With tailored solutions, you can easily manage diverse and growing collections. From colossal flags to delicate artifacts, discover how custom storage helps museums like the USS Yorktown Museum and the Delta Flight Museum preserve history: #MuseumStorage #ArtifactStorage #CurateWithCare https://hubs.la/Q02xfN6C0

New blog post! In this post, we discuss the process of taking apart museum habitat dioramas and how through detailed documentation, it is possible to still preserve their legacy Natural History Museum Denmark https://lnkd.in/dgryBnzM

Museum goers spend roughly 8 seconds gazing at a piece of art before moving onto the next. While that statistic is a bit unnerving, it's forgivable when we consider both our dwindling attention spans and the sheer number of artworks crammed inside a museum. The Louvre, for example, is home to 35,000 pieces of art. Let's say you were to spend just 1 second looking at each piece of art in the Louvre. It would take you nearly 10 hours to get all the way through the museum. This begs the question: If you were to see the entire Louvre in a single day, would you have actually seen the Louvre? The answer is no. You can't truly see a piece of art in 8 seconds (let alone 1), just like you can't truly see a person by simply glancing at them. Slow looking is a practice that encourages museum goers to spend not seconds but minutes––and sometimes hours––gazing at a single piece of art. A "Slow Looker" might take a trip to the Louvre and kill 3 hours gazing at The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault. Slow looking is a reminder that it's far better to pay more attention to less than less attention to more.

Conservation of the museums collections is one of the key components to what we do as an institution. This is a great example of how we collect and care for objects so they may be enjoyed, studied and discussed for future generations. https://lnkd.in/egqMv6jJ

Have you ever wanted to see how people lived in the past? You might be familiar with the major historical events of certain eras, but what was day-to-day life actually like? These living history museums can help you travel back in time with the use of reenactments, architectural preservation, live artisans and hands-on activities. Learn more in #YourAAA.

This is something that all museums and collections need to consider. How to make the whole collection accessible to the public and/or researchers. While virtual museums certainly are a good start, one often wants to experience the works live also. Real estate and physical exhibitions however is costly so funding could be a challenge. #collections #art #museums #arthistory

Do you think all the world’s art is on show in museums and galleries? Where do you think that collections of art sit when not on show? A lesser talked about issue within the art world is the mass storage of collections in warehouses around the world. Whilst it is a shame we don’t get to see all the magnificent works of art, a more pressing issue is the environmental impact of storing so many works. Due to conservation concerns, these warehouses are climate controlled to ensure the stored pieces do not deteriorate over time. It takes a substantial amount of energy to keep these warehouses running efficiently (and this energy is more often than not from non-renewable sources). These high energy demands take up a huge chunk of the carbon footprint of museums and galleries. Whilst transforming these facilities into an open storage gallery for public view is a step in the right direction for connecting “lost art” with the art community, from a long term sustainability perspective, there needs to be more transparency about the current management of collections behind the scenes.

Hygrostats in Museums and Art Preservation: Practical Implementations This article discusses that museums play a crucial role in preserving and showcasing cultural and artistic artifacts, contributing to education and cultural appreciation. The art conservation industry complements this effort by focusing on the preservation and restoration of these items, ensuring their longevity and authenticity. GAO Tek’s hygrometers, known by names like humidity gauges and psychrometers, find diverse applications in museums and the art conservation industry.