Each chapter focused on a different wing, in the chronological order that they were added as part of the museum's expansions.
A booklet for my findings after researching the history of the MFABoston's architectural renovations.
This experimental physical narrative manifested as an exhibition about the building, throughout the building. As visitors walked through the MFA, they’d learn about its architectural design and history through wall placards comparable to typical wall labels next to works of fine art. In this intervention, the museum becomes the art work on display while maintaining its typical role of showcasing and informing.
This spatial narrative project for my undergraduate course Advanced Architectural Communication told the story of the architecture of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston by informing about its history and encouraging analysis on an interactive and larger scale. The site of my conceptual intervention was at the museum itself and called upon traditional ways of displaying and informing about art.
The map above shows where the placards would be stationed. Language is designed to be accessible for children.
Pamphlets are available at the museum entrance, visitor desk, and at each "station" so those who stumble upon it can simply get a comprehensive overview, set off on a search to find all the placards, or simply take the ephemera home as a memento.
