7 October: Virtual vs Real Exhibition

Virtual versus real exhibitions and galleries

Similarities;

You can view artwork in either format: real or virtual

Advantages of 'real' galleries

They're more engaging

They can comprise a day out

A family or other group can enjoy together

They provoke an emotional or physical response

You can observe other visitors

There is an atmosphere

There is more scope to interact with people

You can experience texture, smell, and other physical sensations

You get a better sense of the works' scale

There is greater versatility of viewpoints

You can learn from others

There is an audience (this may be a disadvantage for some)

Advantages of virtual galleries

Accessible 24/7

They can fit into visitors' free time

Globally accessible

You can access several simultaneously

They can be enjoyed within the home

No time constraints, mobility issues or other concerns, eg childcare

They can be enjoyed quietly

They can be more versatile: not limited by the physical world, eg gravity

No busy periods

There is no audience (this may be a disadvantage for some)

NOTES:

ValentinogaravaniMuseum.com here is an example of a traditional museum in an online format.

www.moma.org/explore/inside_out

mirror.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

wallpaper.com

Introduction
Based on our findings from online research and our group discussion we are now in a position to form our introduction to the essay. We are now familiar enough with both a gallery and a virtual space to be able to compare, weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of both and draw a conclusion.

How might we introduce the topic?
"In this essay we will... looking at... and decide..."
"Through examples, of .... and.... it can be shown that...."