Marilyn, I agree with most of the ideas except perhaps the last - "concept" - too vague and subject to editorializing. Generally my biggest concern is that adjacent pictures not clash in some obvious way with regard to mood or size. Also, I presume the suggestions were for an exhibit with a lot of different artists. Stacking pictures isn't that big as deal for a large show and can look just fine. Hanging a show is an art in itself. I've known people who can really boutique the joint and make a C-plus show look great. AZ Build a Lookaround! The Lookaround Book, 2nd ed. NOW SHIPPING http://www.panoramacamera.us > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Suggestions for hanging an exhibit > From: "Marilyn" <marilyn@xxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: Wed, September 22, 2004 2:49 pm > To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" > <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Recently, on PhotoForum, there was a discussion about hanging art for an > exhibit. > > Here are some suggestions I received from someone who has a very long list > of accomplishments in the world of art. I just thought I'd pass them > along. > > Marilyn > ------------------------------- > Here are a few ideas for displaying your art at your show. > a.. Center of all hanging art to be at a particular height (60"-63") > b.. All wall art framed or have clean finished edges (no staple canvas > edges showing) > c.. No stacked art unless painted in a series to be sold as one piece > (triptych, etc) > d.. At least 16" between hanging wall art > e.. Name, title tags, lower right hand corner (set a number of inches) > f.. Sculpture on pedestals not blocking hanging art > g.. Groupings of art, have a sense of symetry and logical order in regards > to height, widths, concepts
