Evaluation:

Things to consider when curating

1.  White walls, this provides a plain background for paintings to be hung, films to be projected onto ect. Allowing the pieces to stand out focusing the spectator’s attention. However, the space can feel clinical. This effect can alienate the audience as it can be seen as an unnatural setting- possibly causing the spectator to feel uncomfortable as if they are intruding. With such spaces there are pros and cons that have to be considered.

2.  Floor? Wooden, carpeted or tiled. Do you want the footsteps of the audience to be heard?

3.  Do you want to allow easy viewing for the spectator or make them work? Marcel Duchamp’s 1,200 Bags of coal (1938) uses the ceiling of the space, the ceiling becomes the floor. He designed revolving doors to the gallery space leading in and out trapping the audience as they entered and exited adding to the confusion of the exhibition. (O’Doherty 1967:69) Similarly, his ‘Mile of String’ (1942) creates a trap for the audience. Clear viewing of the works was impossible causing frustration.

4. Title?

5. Theme?

6. Selection of works, juxapositioning of aesthetic appearance. Isolation of works? Why choose these works?