'HISTOIRES...'-'MUSEOGRAPHIES': FROM PHOTOGRAPHIC SPACE TO MUSEUM SPACE

This new series, 'MUSEO-GRAPHIES', was developed during an artist residency at KASHI. Unlike in my 'HISTOIRES...' series, which stages theatrical stituations, here, the organizational principles present alternative CURATORIAL principles through the medium and language of PHOTOGRAPHY.
Challenging the work of museums, it expresses different concerns,and does not present the objects solely as AESTHETIC or as ANTHROPOLOGICAL OBJECTS, but as OBJECTS IN DIALOGUE, and IN PERFORMANCE.
The owner of a projected museum asks me whether I would be interested in curating his collections according to the alternative and more modern principles displayed in my photographic work.
An unexpected surprise, but a logical and visionary move on his part.
We visit the warehouse he recently purchased to house his collections, and discuss ways of adapting the space for exhibition use. My view is that we should preserve the architectural qualities of the warehouse and focus first on making the building structutally sound and, then on creating the best conditions for displaying the works. Structural consolidation of the building, waterproofing, ventilation, security, flooring, lighting, space for amenities (office + café-restaurant + WC + shop + studio), scenography, communication, etc. are some of the issues we discuss.



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