Collecting Memories: Treasures from the Library of Congress — Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building)
"Collecting Memories: Treasures from the Library of Congress," a permanent exhibition in the new David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, opened for press preview June 10, 2024, with exhibition and graphic design by the Library's Graphics Office with Roger Westerman Design, linear media production by batwin+robin, interactive media by Upswell, AV systems by Ford AV, lighting design by Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design, and casework fabrication by Goppion.
| Venue | Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building) |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2024 |
| Technologies | projection, interactive media, custom display casework |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| the-graphics-office | Exhibit Design | With Roger Westerman Design; Library of Congress in-house design office. |
| batwin + robin productions | Content Production | Linear digital media design and production |
| Upswell | Media Design & Software | Interactive digital media |
| ford-av | AV Integration | Systems design and integration |
| Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design | Lighting Design | Gallery lighting design |
| goppion | Fabrication | Casework engineering, fabrication, and gallery fabrication |
Description
The gallery's 26-minute ambient film immerses the room with projections showcasing the richness and materiality of collection artifacts, including a panoramic 1909 image of Piccadilly Circus, details of the 39-foot Naxi Funeral Scroll, and a 1944 jazz session film, set to an original soundscape.
Sources
- https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/treasures-from-the-library-of-congress/credits/
- https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/new-library-exhibition--collecting-memories--opens-in-new-david-m.-rubenstein-treasures-gallery/s/f85cd354-924f-418d-900a-042173e5ec88
- https://www.goppion.com/projects/library-of-congress-david-m-rubenstein-treasures-gallery
- https://www.batwinandrobin.com/projects/collecting-memories-treasures-from-the-library-of-congress/