Large, bold graphics are presented in contrast to the historic nature of the content, a fun approach to a more traditional exhibition
Long sightline allow the visitor to anticipate the feel of each gallery while maintaining the context of the objects.
A selection of very large paintings hang on walls that do not feature the paint break at the ceiling, thus reinforcing the significance of them.
The wunderkammer features a variety of small to tiny objects, which were typically on display in homes. The cabinet was designed to make viewing of the objects more comfortable for the visitor, and in-cabinet lighting brought more life to each cubby.
Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools
This traveling exhibition which was organized by the Denver Museum of Art in collaboration with the Phoebus Foundation presents Flemish work from the 15th-17th centuries. The works in the exhibition are opulent and extremely detailed and were historically seen in the homes of wealthy patrons. The decision was made to bring the scale of the space down to emulate a more domestic sense, with an eleven-foot paint break at the top of the fourteen-foot walls. Rich wall colors pull details from the objects and dramatic lighting make the paintings and dimensional works pop in the space. The feature of the exhibition, a cabinet of curiosities or “wunderkammer” was designed with integrated lighting to fully capture the detail of each piece while allowing the visitor to look closely.
