11.11.09
Souvenir effect
Sunday is (pretty much) free Museum day in Barcelona (super awesome, I know).
So Mr. M. and I did a small tour around whatever is on today.
We went to the design hub to see the "souvenir effect" exhibition. Now, I´m telling you this because that was almost a design theory exhibition. It was not only about the objects themselves (souvenirs) but rather about the symbology of it, the rituals of tourists, the future and its alternatives. It was a great way to present such aspect of design to the public, given that usually design shows are more like: "that´s a great chair" or "the first toaster that talks".
Shame that it did not go as deep as it could have gone. It was a big show but very "light". And you got a mini computer to consult along the exhibition, shame that this incredible display of originality became a bit pointless and gimmicky because the computer added nothing much to the printed information provided.
Maybe your own collection of souvenirs will speak to you in a more vibrant and cohesive collage.
A collection of snapshots made up mostly and mainly of details..?