Seminar task 2 - Consider the spaces that your fields work might be consumed. Analyse and compare the environmental factors between two institutions of your choice. (week 2)

The Art Voyeur: A glimpse at art through the eyes of others
Quakers Friars, Bristol 04.10.12

Size/ style of exhibition space:
    Unthemed, modern interior.
    Rentable, two storey space for hire.
    Situated on expensive high street - Shoppers passing
    Large shop front windows.
    Moderately sized rooms.
    Restricted accessibility.
    Aprox. 11ft celing height - unable to drastically alter layout for specific installations or works.
    Standardised/ disposable space.
    Irregular shaped dimensions.

Lighting:
    Yellow Hue.
    Not purposely positioned in relation to artwork.
    For moderate/ casual viewing.
    Non intense and non specific.

Paraphernalia:
    No sign on building indicating an exhibition.
    Brief, informative A4 paper handout (black and white)
    Generic font used.
    Lack of original graphic design.
    Contact details.
    Artist available to talk with.
    No labels on any of the work.

Matti Braun: Gost Log
Arnolfini, Bristol 17.10.12

Size/ style of exhibition space:
Clean, multi-storey gallery spaces.
Established arts institution in the centre of bristol.
iconic.
Good accessibility (lift and stairs).
Mutable gallery layout (to an extent).
High budget for large scale installations.

Lighting:
High quality.
Light fittings are altered depending on exhibition.
For this specific exhibition neon lighting has been installed in the first gallery over the artist series of abstract paintings 'Pierre Pierre'.

Paraphernalia:
Internationally recognised art space.
Tasteful signs, window graphics and posters can be seen from outside the building as well as the surrounding area.
Leaflets can be found within other arts and culture centres around bristol.
Free informative and thorough exhibition guides available inside.
They also have a free guided exhibition talk on saturdays at 2pm.
Artwork labels are included, however this particular exhibition had them quite dispersed and detached from the artworks.