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This week’s guest has a theory that you must have a breakdown before getting a breakthrough. Tune into this week’s episode to discover how Eli Kuslansky, Founding Partner and Chief Strategist at Unified Field, applies this theory to revolutionize museum design. Eli shares his journey from nautical antique appraisals to pioneering digital media in museums, creating evocative, emotion-rich exhibits. Learn how empathy, active listening, and cutting-edge technology come together in his projects and get inspired by his insights into the future of museum experiences.
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Show Notes:
Kuslansky Electric
Unified Field
Museum of Tolerance LA | Unified Field
Social Lab
Art Movez
"Like talking to the wind."
Microsoft Café - Cannes Next

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How can art truly connect with a place and its community? Join Abby and Brenda on Matters of Experience as they dive into this question with artist Melissa McGill. Melissa shares her approach to creating art that resonates authentically with its environment, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and immersion. Through projects like the Red Regatta in Venice, she illustrates how art can forge meaningful relationships with communities and inspire collective action. Tune in to explore the transformative power of art in public spaces and its potential to foster deeper connections.

Show Notes:
Why an Italian Village Tied Itself to a Mountain
Red Regatta — Melissa McGill
Constellation — Melissa McGill

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Tim McNeil is a Professor of Design at the University of California Davis and Director/Chief Curator of the UC Davis Design Museum. He believes that exhibition design is the most transdisciplinary of the design fields, bringing together different design disciplines to create engaging experiences for diverse audiences. In this week’s episode, Tim joins hosts Abby and Brenda in a multifaceted conversation about collaboration, creativity, and the impact of technology in exhibition design. This episode is sure to inspire listeners to rethink conventional approaches and embrace the transformative power of immersive storytelling.

Show Notes:
Tim McNeil | University of California Davis | blooloop 50 2023
The Exhibition and Experience Design Handbook
Design Museum — UC Davis
The Transformational Impact of Exhibition and Experience Design - SEGD

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As museums evolve from traditional repositories of art and artifacts to dynamic spaces that reflect their visitors’ diverse voices and experiences, creating inclusive spaces for audiences is more critical than ever. This week’s guest is on a mission to foster inclusivity in cultural institutions. Join Abby and Brenda as they chat with Jamie Lawyer, the Chief Experience Officer at the Rubin Museum of Art, about creating places and spaces to make audiences feel cared for and fall in love with cultural experiences.

Show Notes:
Museum of Homelessness
Empathy Museum
ICOM approves a new museum definition
Mandala Lab, Milan | BAM | 2024 – Rubin Museum of Art
Muse Academy - America for Bulgaria Foundation
Muzeiko - America for Bulgaria Children's Museum

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What do textiles and technology have in common? Independently, each medium can be used as a form of artistic expression. Together, they can combine to tell stories that blur the boundaries between the digital and the physical. Nicole Yi Messier is a multidisciplinary artist and the co-founder of Craftwork, who loves to create experiences that push the envelope in terms of how we interact with them and how they respond to us. If you’re craft-curious or just looking to learn about the possibilities of blending materials and technologies, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Show Notes:
Craftwork
Visit of the Bayeux Tapestry
Ancient Futures
ELLEN SAMPSON
NEW INC
DEMO2024

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In this episode, discover the transformative power of mentorship, visitor-centered design, and innovative storytelling with Trent Oliver, the Principal and Managing Director of Blue Telescope. From fostering diversity and inclusion to balancing work-life as a parent, Trent shares insights on shaping the future of interactive experiences. If you’re curious about the unique perspectives and challenges of a successful woman-owned business, this episode is for you.

Show Notes:
Blue Telescope
Harriet B's Descendants
Praxis Museum Projects Group
Injection Simulator – Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals
National Women’s History Museum and Blue Telescope Named 2023 Gold Winner

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