Abstract
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions,
many museums and institutions were forced to close their doors and had to think of new ways in which to engage the public. A new age has risen, dubbed the era of the ‘Post-Internet art museum’ by Walsh (2007: 20). This paper examines the impact of virtual exhibitions and how they will shape the future of curatorship and museums. This paper also analyses how visitors engage with the virtual platforms used by museums and other institutions such as blogging sites, social media networks and Omeka. Using the author’s own virtual exhibition as a case study, this essay will open discussions regarding the future of physical exhibition spaces.
many museums and institutions were forced to close their doors and had to think of new ways in which to engage the public. A new age has risen, dubbed the era of the ‘Post-Internet art museum’ by Walsh (2007: 20). This paper examines the impact of virtual exhibitions and how they will shape the future of curatorship and museums. This paper also analyses how visitors engage with the virtual platforms used by museums and other institutions such as blogging sites, social media networks and Omeka. Using the author’s own virtual exhibition as a case study, this essay will open discussions regarding the future of physical exhibition spaces.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Granite Journal: The University of Aberdeen Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Journal |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- museum studies
- post-Internet
- public engagement
- digital exhibitions
- virtual