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Object in Focus: 2018 proposals

POSTED ON 12/11/2018 IN ITP 2018 Object in Focus

Each year ITP summer programme fellows are asked to plan and propose a temporary exhibition, drawing on their existing museum experience and the skills learnt during the programme. 2018 fellows embraced new project elements and produced an exciting array of object in focus exhibition proposals.

Fellows selected an object from the Museum’s collection around which to design their Object in focus exhibition and worked within the theme of journeys. Fellows were asked to work in partnership with a colleague from another country, and together to work with an object from outside of their areas of expertise. These developments encouraged fellows to think not just about methods of research and the history of the object, but also about concepts, interpretation, audiences, marketing, merchandising and events.

Working on the project proposal together provided yet another excellent opportunity to develop strong working relationships. It demonstrated the benefits and challenges of working collaboratively and will enhance the ITP global network. The exhibition proposal project always proves to be a highlight of the programme. It clearly demonstrates the work and imagination that goes into all the fellows’ proposals and the Supporters Reception is an opportunity for our participants to share their ideas. Please find each pairs object in focus title and poster below.

Croatia & Egypt
My journey is my home, my home is my life: Okbash tent pole bag