Able Quote by Michael Craig-Martin
“My idea for every exhibition is we should be able to see every individual work without being distracted by the others, and it doesn't matter if it's quite crowded.”
About This Quote
Source Statement: Exhibition philosophy, 2019
Each artwork should be viewed independently, even in a crowded space, without distraction.
In simple terms: See each piece alone, despite crowd.
Key Takeaway
Design displays that focus on individual works.
Themes
art
curation
visual perception
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
curatorial
theoretical
When to use this quote
- gallery layout
- museum design
- art education
- visitor experience
Key Concepts
focus
attention
spatial arrangement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curators minimize distraction?
- What layout enhances solitary viewing?
A Different Perspective
Crowding may still cause visual overload.
![“I planned the exhibition so that it becomes a story where the viewer travels through these islands [of ideas]. Whether the contents of each chapter came first or the artist came first in making the decision was different in each case.” quote by Yasumasa Morimura](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e57/yasumasa-morimura-27200_art_i-planned-the-exhibition-so-that-it-beco_264843.jpg)
![“[I] don't want people to see it [paintings] as a specific intention on my part. If somebody has that interest in these objects, of course they can see that, but from my own point of view, I'd rather stay as neutral as possible.” quote by Michael Craig-Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2c8/michael-craig-martin-9157_artist_i-don-t-want-people-to-see-it-paintings_421873.jpg)
