How to Hang Work in an Art Museum or Art Gallery
I feel that this subject needs some attention. I've been focused on weird one-off solutions to everyday problems, but maybe a solid article on how to hang work in an…
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How We Made a Label a Little More Accessible to Read
Label placement can be tough sometimes. Have you ever had to change its color or redesign the layout because you realized that there wasn't room for the label or that…
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Stained Glass hanging with rail and cable
In the summer of 2021 I was gifted a Arakawa art rail system from a Museum Trade reader give-away. At the same time I knew a friend wanted a stained…
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VIDEO REVIEW: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Getting the Work Ready for the Exhibit
Hello Trade Folk, Here’s a little behind the scenes for opening up crates, condition reporting, laying out the art, and hanging techniques. There’s a pretty wide swath of activities in…
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Do Not Touch Signage Example at LACMA
Yeah, Mr. MC Hammer said it best "You can't touch this!". How do you Do Not Touch? It's an uphill battle, always. I was fortunate to get a tour…
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