CCI Workshop: Exhibition Lighting

Exhibition lighting has undergone major transformations in the past decade. Museums must now adapt to a revolution in lighting technology driven by pressures to reduce energy costs and become more sustainable. Allowing visitors to view artifacts is a core role of museums; however, light can also cause damage to some objects, which violates the goal of preservation. This conflict between two fundamental functions of museums creates the philosophical dilemma of lighting. Situation-specific resolutions to this problem involve careful consideration of many practical issues: object sensitivity object visibility lamps and fixtures lighting policy This workshop touches on each of these issues and the sources of information for making educated lighting decisions.

Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton, ON

Feb 06-07, 2019