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Abstract
The aim of this article is to discuss the potential of exploration in museum exhibitions as a means of balancing enlightenment and experience. Hypothesizing that exploration can be one approach to dissolving the enlightenment-experience conflict by embedding both aspects within the concept of exploration, users reach enlightenment through explorative experiences. Exploration is discussed, theoretically and empirically, as a structure for creating a space for exploration, providing users with multiple levels and types of interaction and experience potential. Throughout the article, we argue that a simple thematic, user-mindset, agency, storification and narrative closure are key criteria for an exhibition to further the potential for exploration by creating multiple perspectives, interaction potential and depth on a specific area of interest, thus maintaining the users’ curiosity and focus. Empirically, we explore how explorative exhibitions affect users’ museum experiences through a user study at two exhibitions designed for exploration: Anguish & Fire and The Amazing Eel.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 4 |
Journal | Museum Management and Curatorship |
Volume | 36, 2021 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 154-171 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISSN | 0964-7775 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2020 |
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Vores Museum
Madsen, K. M., Krishnasamy, R., Selvadurai, V. & Jensen, J. F.
01/06/2016 → 31/12/2020
Project: Research
Activities
- 2 Other
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Udstillingsdesign og udvikling af 'Den Fantastiske Fjord'
Kristina Maria Madsen (Other)
1 Jun 2019 → …Activity: Other
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Udstillingsdesign og opbygning af 'Den Fantastiske Ål'
Kristina Maria Madsen (Other)
1 Jul 2018 → 28 Oct 2018Activity: Other
Research output
- 2 Citations
- 1 Journal article
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How to Design for Exploration through Emergent Narratives
Madsen, K. M., Skov, M. & Vistisen, P., 2020, In: Digital Creativity. 31, 3, p. 234-244 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)