Drew McCathern - Great Exhibition Spaces

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Jan 10, 2025 9:08 PM
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Drew McCathern

The most memorable exhibition spaces I’ve been to are:

  • One World Trade Center (9/11 Museum in NYC)
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  • TeamLab Borderless (Visual Arts “Museum” in Tokyo)
  • The Independence Hall of Korea

For each, there are common themes and traits that stood out to me while I was there (and in retrospect) that set them apart from other experiences or places I’ve visited. They each were:

  • Spectacular and awe inducing
  • Unique (in terms of purpose or presentation)
  • Inclusion of natural elements (e.g., water, sunlight, scents, sounds)
  • Immersive (when you’re there you’re not thinking about anything else)
  • Good flow / tailorable to user preference (e.g., you can move about the space how you please, only visit areas or read about the things that pique your interest… etc.)
  • Able to convey significance and connect to people emotionally or spiritually regardless of their race/gender/age/life experiences… etc.