The exhibition 'Constellation' showcases Diane Arbus's life work through 454 master prints, offering an innovative and unstructured viewing experience. Curated by Matthieu Humery, the show aims to avoid direct narratives to allow audiences to create their own interpretations. The exhibition's structure, inspired by a subway grid, facilitates a dynamic interaction among viewers and the artworks. This bold presentation style is a departure from past retrospectives, emerging from a significant acquisition by the Luma Foundation of Arbus's unpublished and rarely seen work.
Humery devised a presentation where the photographs would be shown in a mixed-up manner to encourage visitors to create their own narratives.
With individual Arbus prints valued in the six figures, the Luma Foundation's acquisition demanded a bold presentation to match the significance of the collection.
The inspiration for the exhibition's layout struck Humery while he was looking at the New York subway map, envisioning a grid-like structure to showcase the photographs.
Humery’s approach invites audiences to engage with the photographs while simultaneously observing each other, creating a unique viewing experience that intertwines art and social interaction.
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