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AndrewC
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Museum Film Installations
Nov 04, 2008, 20:55
Hello,

I wondered if anyone could help me please. I am currently writing up a paper on the usage of film installations in some museums – particularly the ones that operate on a loop.

For two of my case studies, I am looking at the three-screened film installation (in front of the Andy Goldsworthy clay wall) at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, and a looped film at the National Museum and Galleries of Wales in Cardiff. Very broadly, both attempt to inform – or create a story/experience of the prehistoric past.

I have obtained some feedback from people on site in the museums – but I wondered if anyone out there had any thoughts or comments on their experiences of watching the films or being near them in the museum space that they would be willing to share.

I don’t really want to lead any comments, but I suppose I am interested to see if people feel that the movies ‘work’. Do they create a sense of the past? Does the fact that the films run on a loop alienate spectators? Does standing near other people influence decision making or the experience of the piece?

Just a few quick fire questions – but I’d love to read any thoughts or comments that people have.

If I used any comments, I would of course fully reference the writer with their real name or Net handle – which ever people prefer. Or I could leave it anonymous. I just think it is good to incorporate what some people actually believe, rather than just making generalised statements.

Thank you for checking this out.

Best wishes,

Andrew Cochrane.

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