Museum Days
Environments & Experiences designed for BOZAR, Brussels.
Over eight years, I collaborated with BOZAR, The Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels, on a series of events to engage families in art exhibitions. The project involved designing a one-day event around BOZAR’s current exhibition, targeted to families. However, my goal was to create an engaging space and experience for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
The BOZAR family days were very hands-on, allowing visitors to experience the artist’s work differently. My first family day was during the Wim Delvoy retrospective, and I designed an immersive space of light shadow and building of gothic structures. Visitors to the Picasso exhibit created mini sculptures from wood, paper, clay, and wire. During the Wattoe exhibit, visitors co-created a large dress tent of reused textiles and made musical instruments from found objects.
The goal of each of the eight family days was to engage every person and all of their senses, making the experience interactive and memorable. Through collaboration with BOZAR, we were able to create a series of events that were innovative, interactive, and engaging. By providing hands-on activities, we brought the artworks to life and made them accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Overall, the collaboration with BOZAR was a huge success. Over the eight years, we created around 12+ family days that brought people together to engage in art in a way that was accessible, engaging, and fun.
“Working with Julie-Anne has always challenged our public, our cultural mediators and our team in a very creative way: recycled materials, everyday objects, artists and young people. Each project was a kind of mini-laboratory that inspired the audience and developed their talents.”
Leger Family Day • March 2018
Picasso Family Day • Feb 2017
Van Doesburg Family Day • March 2016
Borremans Family Day • April 2014
Wattoe Family Day • April 2013
Permeke • Dec 2012
Denmark • March 2012
Wim Delvoye • Jan 2011
Visiting museums at different stages of life has many benefits, from childhood to adulthood and beyond. Here are some of the benefits of visiting museums at various stages of life:
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Exposure to new ideas and cultures: Visiting museums exposes children to new ideas and cultures they may not have experienced otherwise. These experiences can broaden their horizons and help them better understand the world around them.
Learning through play: Many museums offer interactive exhibits and activities that allow children to learn through play. Hands-on, playful learning is a fun and engaging way for children to learn about science, art, history, and more.
Developing critical thinking skills: Museums often present complex ideas and information to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which can help children develop these skills early on.
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Broadening cultural awareness: Visiting museums can help teenagers and young adults better understand different cultures and historical events, which can be particularly important in a diverse and interconnected world.
Developing interests and passions: Museums offer opportunities to explore different topics and areas of interest, which can help teenagers and young adults discover new passions and potential career paths.
Learning outside of the classroom: Museums can supplement traditional classroom learning and provide a hands-on, experiential approach to learning.
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Bonding with children: Visiting museums as a family can be a fun and rewarding experience that allows parents to bond with their children over shared interests and experiences.
Educational opportunities: Museums offer educational opportunities for both children and adults, which can help parents continue their education while supporting their children’s learning.
Exposure to new ideas and perspectives: Visiting museums can expose parents to new ideas and perspectives they may not have encountered otherwise, which can be particularly important in fostering empathy and understanding.
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Social opportunities: Museums offer opportunities for seniors to socialise with others and engage in group activities.
Continued learning: Visiting museums can help seniors continue their education and stay mentally active as they age.
Reflection and nostalgia: Museums can also provide opportunities for seniors to reflect on their own experiences and connect with memories from their past.Item description
