When: August 18-21, 2014
I saw something I'd never seen before at a museum this week: an installation of an exhibit. Usually, when a new show is being put up, the doors are locked or dividers surround the work, so you can't see what's going on. A bit frustrating, but understandable. I wouldn't want people looking at my half-finished projects either.
The Sackler took a different approach to their latest offering in the "Perspectives" series. Rather than hiding the efforts of the artist, they've put the creative process on display. I went over on Tuesday and saw about half of what's in this picture. No work was going on when I was there, but I thought that might be because it was lunch time. I went back later in the week, and they were holding some sort of press reception, so lots of activity, but the piece looked pretty complete.
I didn't get to see the artist at work exactly, but I did get to see the display in process. It was interesting, and I hope they do this again. Maybe then I'll go at a non-lunch time period and see the artist actually at his craft. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product when it opens at the end of the month.
Verdict: If you get a chance to see a work being installed, take advantage of the chance to look "behind the curtain."
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