Miniature Modern Art

[Debsrand56]

In a recent magazine from San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art, there was an article about how all installations are planned with 1:24 scale models, right down to half scale recreations of all the art work.  Apparently, the work is quite meticulous, and some of the artists who've had special exhibits have actually asked to keep some of the miniature versions of their pieces as mementos.  Unfortunately, I cannot find the article online, but I did find this video about it, which I thought was quite interesting.  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2016-04-07/design-in-miniature-san-francisco-moma  Apologies if this has already been posted.

[Mid-life madness]

That is interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[Shareb]

Wow that is really interesting!  How fun would that job be!!!  I've never really thought before how galleries choose to lay out their artwork.  I don't suppose they all have miniatures like this but it seems like a fantastic idea!

[Dalesq]

Awesome! Loved it! (You knew I would!) 

[fov]

Is it weird that I'd rather see an exhibition of the 1:24 models than of the life-sized art?

[havanaholly]

Not at all, Emily.  The hubs & I have been to the SFMOMA and I would LOVE to have it in mini!