& Nubuke Foundation
Exhibition-making shifts drastically between large institutions and independent spaces. My experiences at Nubuke Foundation and Museum Rietberg highlighted these differences:
At Nubuke, the process was more hands-on. With fewer moving parts, we had more flexibility but also had to do more ourselves.
At Rietberg, I saw the extensive infrastructure behind exhibitions—teams dedicated to specific tasks, detailed timelines, and strict coordination. Decisions had to be made quickly, as each stage depended on another.
Both approaches have their strengths. Smaller spaces offer more creative freedom, while larger institutions provide structure and resources. My work with Heritage Concept in Basel sits somewhere in between—an exhibition that changes location yearly, adapting to each space’s constraints and possibilities.
Rethinking Exhibition-Making
Parsons
Rethinking Exhibition-Making
Parsons