gallery stuff Flashcards
What are the aims of a public Gallery (list 3 points if possible)
educate the public about art.
preserve and display artwork which is culturally, historically or aesthetically significant
What are the main aims of a commercial gallery (list 3 points if possible)
to sell artwork and to make a profit. Usually charge a commission of between 40-50%, upon the sale of an artwork that they represent
represent and support nature, promit ad sell their work. They carefully consider the artist whom they choose to represent. They need to be able to work together to establish a positive working relationship
What is a public art space? Give an example
are generally open and accessible to all. They can be indoors – such as foyers, atriums, airports or shopping centres – or outdoors – such as forecourts, parks, squares, freeways or plazas.
What is an artist run space
These spaces are usually run by a group of emerging and new artist who may just be beginning their career
An artist run spaces proved artist to present their ideas
Usually run as not for profit galleries. They usually receive some founding form the gov
What is an alternative exhibition space
Provides alternative viewing space for artists to test out their work. The space may be a cafe or a restaurant for example
Artist usually takes full responsibility for the display of their their work and and their aim may to be to sell their work but not always
Curation:List three things that a curator would do in the setting up of an exhibition that are the curators primary responsibility?
-A curator is a person who gathers information on the relevant work and has the important role of selecting the art pieces from around the world to form a show and display the work
-deciding on the themes and ideas and in interpreting the art collection in order to inform, educate and inspire the public.
give interesting speeches and guided tours.
-making sure it is organised in a manner that speaks to the viewer physically, emotionally and intellectually to tell a story but most important to give the viewer an visceral experience. To make the experience the best it can be, the architecture, lighting and wall colours need to seem seamless and natural so the viewer is not drawn to anything but the art
Exhibition design:
List three things that a Designer would do in the setting up of an exhibition that are the Designers primary responsibility?
They would need to coordinate with engineers, curators, builders, electricians and specialist
being aware of not having high light exposure directed onto the painting as it will ot only create an unpleasant atmosphere but also fade the paintings.
What is a condition report? When would it be made?
The condition report hasto be made before the work is seen to the public to make sure there was no damage done in transit and after the work is seen to the public to make sure no damage was done
What is a facilities report? Why is it made?
enable a lending institution to evaluate the venue and the conditions under which borrowed artworks, objects or collection material will be handled, cared for, displayed and stored. It includes an assessment of lighting, climate control, security, and accessibility, amongst other factors.
What is an AHU
An air handling unit
What maximum lux levels are appropriate for a paper work in a public gallery? What other materials require the same lux level limit? What might happen if this limit is exceeded?
Some materials are affected more drastically than others, works on paper and textiles require a lower light level of 50 lux. More solid materials such as stone, glass, ceramic and metal can accommodate almost any light level range
If you exceed lux levels it will change the artwork by making it yellow
What maximum lux levels are appropriate for an oil painting on canvas in a public gallery? What other materials require the same lux level limit? What might happen if this limit is exceeded?
Acrylic and oil paintings can hold up to 250 lux which is NGV standards.
What is the acceptable range of humidity in a public gallery? What might happen if this limit is exceeded?
The perfect climate for most mudiens is 50%. However most galleries leave an allowance of + or - of 10% . 50% is the ideal climate as below 40% on organic materials such as paper, wood, leather, animal glue makes the artworld become brittle, dry out and may split which is clearly not ideal when handling any precious artworks for future generations.
Fluctuating humidity can result in many disastrous outcomes. As organic materials constilt absorb and de-absorb moisture will make it swell and shrink, which will result in the artwork weakening, splitting and flaking
What is the acceptable range of temperature in a public gallery? What might happen if this limit is exceeded?
Optimum temperature for almost all mudiems is 20 degrees celsius with an allowance of + or - 2 degrees. Different temperatures that are not 20 degrees can result in paper, textiles, leather, wood and paint becoming dark, brittle and can crumble.
In what ways are the environmental conditions in art storage spaces in a public gallery different from the environmental conditions in the exhibition spaces of a public gallery? Why?
In order to protect the artworks they galleries need to ensure that the artworks are not in danger of pests. The galleries need to make sure they are monitoring traps to record the types of activity of the pests and cleaning surfaces and not allowing visitors to take in food and drinks when looking at the art pieces.
Such expenses that a commercial gallery would not be able to afford
