Open Storage + Behind the Scenes | Toledo Museum of Art
I oversaw this open storage project which was on view from November 2015 until August 2016. The intention of the display was to provide the public with behind the scenes knowledge of how artwork is stored and cared for in the museum.
Passage way with images of museum storage on the left
Painting Storage, Toledo Museum of Art
Object Storage, Toledo Museum of Art
Participatory experiment: why we should not touch artwork
Candlestick Experiment
The candlestick on the left became cloudy from people touching it. The candlestick on the right that is under Plexi remained shiny.
View of artwork and signage in Open Storage
Behind the Scenes
To Display or Not to Display
Keeping Artwork Safe
Polishing the Gem
Artwork and signage in Open Storage
The Vault, Toledo Museum of Art + Treasure Hunt for Visitors