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The concept of the “exploded exhibition” moves beyond text labels that fix meaning to embed temporary interventions within permanent galleries. By creating unexpected juxtapositions and contrasts between ephemeral and permanent, it provokes visitors to look differently, and transforms static collections into dynamic, politically charged interpretive spaces.
The Sensational Museum challenges the notion that sight is the most important sense in the museum. It uses the concept of disability gain – the idea that everyone can benefit from the ‘bolt-on’ access provision traditionally offered to disabled visitors. The project de-centres sight, instead foregrounding multifaceted sensorial experiences where all visitors can engage equitably using whichever senses work best for them.
