MAG Ancient Art 9.27.10
Ancient Art Galleries, Memorial Art Gallery, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Opened: December 2009
This project posed design challenges including: creating a new interpretive space for the ancient Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, and Near Eastern collections; improving the presentation and preservation aspects of the exhibition, including upgrading lighting and incorporating silica-gel compartments in new cases; and re-using a large glass case for the display of Egyptian coffins. The design team worked closely with MAG curatorial and education staff for over 2 years in the development and implementation of this project, which sets a new standard for exhibition presentation for the permanent collection. TEA designed and produced exhibition graphics, all cases, platforms, and many mounts, and A/V components and cabinets displaying interpretive programs in two permanent exhibition galleries.
