Good question, Skye. I would recommend that you speak with Richard Rabinowitz of American history Workshop in NYC, whose N-Y Historical Society show on African Americans in colonial New York was excellent. See his book, CURATING AMERICA. Ken Yellis, in Newport, RI has done some excellent shows, notably at the Peabody Museum (Yale). Marvin Pinkert, director of the Jewish Museum of Maryland, worked on the outstanding show at the National Archives Experience. And I've had some good experience with designers, most notably at the Boott Cotton Mill Museum at Lowell National Historical Park (NPS) and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Visitor Center.
Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now
Author, INTERPRETING AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY AT MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES
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Avi Decter
Managing Partner, History Now
Philadelphia PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-31-2017 06:33 PM
From: Skye Malish-Olson
Subject: Interpretation and Design
What are some great examples of museum interpreters working with exhibitions or graphic designers to create amazing museum experiences?
Interpretation is an inextricable part of the design process, especially in the early conceptual phase. I'm curious to learn about how other designers partner with museum interpreters and educators in a meaningful way, so I hope some of you will share your success stories of collaboration. Thanks all!
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Skye Malish-Olson
Exhibition Designer
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas TX
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