Norman LaLiberte - Creative Placemaking

With the help of another curator I was tasked with crafting retrospective experience for an established artist. The goal was to present the work in heretofore unconsidered ways, while still remaining true to the artist’s conceptual goals.

Objective

• Curate a retrospective exhibition for an established artist

• Create an interactive and collaborative experience

• Utilize the space as a crucial part of the storytelling

• Stay true to the artist’s conceptual ideation

Problem Statement

How might we create a place where users are able to experience work in a unique way while simultaneously contributing to the artistic concept.

Process

• Meet with Artist and Stakeholders

• Conduct artist interview and studio visit

• Analyze data and develop strategy

• Select works

• Design creative experience

• Monitor patron feedback

• Iterate

Results

This exhibition proved to be a highlight of this artist’s career. We were able to design the space in a way that no only articulated his concepts, but allowed views to be actual participants in his works.