Throughout the gallery, a selection of 15 conceptual themes were “tagged” on the objects’ descriptive labels. On a touch screen, visitors could click on either an object’s icon or a conceptual tag in order to reconfigure the exhibition according to the various thematic relations between particular objects. While the location of objects in the exhibition remained static, this digital display allowed you to visualize multiple positions and possibilities for engaging with the objects and ideas.

The Focus Gallery presents small-scale exhibitions that are part of an academically innovative project that also includes graduate seminars, public programming, and publications both in print and online. Envisaged as a laboratory, Focus Gallery projects promote experimentation in display, interpretation, and the use of digital media and reflect the BGC’s commitment to exhibitions as integral to scholarly activity.