Serving the themed entertainment community

Latest News

  • Réalisations-Montréal and Thinkwell Group Enter Into Strategic Partnership
  • Christie Partners with Wanda Film For R&D Center at Wanda Studios Qingdao
  • Jeffery Hardin Named Executive Director of National Blues Museum
  • China Science and Technology Museum Reopens Giant Screen Dome with E&S True8K Digistar 6 System
  • 3D Live Partners with NEC On High Resolution 3D LED Prototype
  • UAE’s First Cinesplash Theater Coming to Yas Waterworld
  • Mad Systems Welcomes John Biesek
  • MediaMation Announces New CEO and Partnership to Expand Global Growth
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Online Issues
    • 2018
      • #73 – Asia and Technology
      • #72 – Dubai/Museums
      • #71 – MENA/Entertainment
    • 2017
      • #69 – Game Changers
      • #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage
      • #67 – Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places
      • #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence
    • 2016
      • #65 IAAPA 2016
      • #64 Waterpark, Zoo & Aquarium 2016
      • #63 Technology 2016
      • #62 International
      • #61 Museums and Expanding Markets
    • 2015
      • #60 – IAAPA 2015
      • #59 – Zoos/Aquaria and Waterparks 2015
      • #58 – Technology 2015
      • #57 – International 2015
      • #56 – Museums 2015
    • 2014
      • #55 – IAAPA 2014 / Tenth Anniversary
      • #54 – Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014
      • #53 – Technology 2014
      • #52 – International 2014
      • #51 – Museums 2014
    • 2013
      • #46 – Museums 2013
      • #47 – International 2013
      • #48 – Technology 2013
      • #49 – Waterparks 2013
      • #50 – IAAPA 2013
      • 2013 Wrap-Up
    • 2012
      • #45 – IAAPA & WWA Wrap-Up
      • #44 – IAAPA
      • #43 – Waterparks
      • #42 – Technology
      • #41 – International
      • #40 – Museums
  • World markets
    • Asia
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Latin America & Mexico
    • North America
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Resources
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linked
    • Youtube

Birmingham Museum of Art Joins Growing List of Institutions Embracing iPad Technology

Mar 01, 2012 Joe Kleiman Uncategorized 0


Birmingham, AL, USA (February 29, 2012) /PRWEB/ — The Birmingham Museum of Art announces the launch of its first app,‘The Look of Love’ optimized for the Apple iPad and designed to enhance visitors’ exhibition experience. Now available for download worldwide through the Apple App Store, visitors will also find this app installed on each of the 20 complimentary iPads available for checkout at the entrance of the Museum’s exhibition, The Look of Love: Eye Miniatures from the Skier Collection.

The app was created to supplement The Look of Love: Eye Miniatures from the Skier Collection, an exhibition curated by Graham C. Boettcher, PhD, the William Cary Hulsey Curator of American Art at the Museum, and the first major exhibition of lover’s eye jewelry, on display at the Museum from February 7 – June 10, 2012.

Lover’s eyes are hand-painted miniatures of single human eyes set in jewelry and given as tokens of affection or of mourning, created in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Each object is quite small – many less than an inch wide – and is mounted in a case under Plexiglas. The iPad app allows visitors to see these tiny, intricate objects in great detail at up to twenty times their actual size. The iPad feature also gives visitors the otherwise rare opportunity to study the backs of the objects, many of which are adorned with human hair work, enamel decoration, or personal inscriptions commemorating a love or loss.

According to Sean Pathasema, the Museum’s Photographer and Project Manager for New and Emerging Technologies, “When our staff saw how small the objects were, and the incredible details on their backs, we knew we wanted to share that experience with visitors. This exhibition presented a perfect opportunity for us to introduce this new technology.”

Gail Andrews, the R. Hugh Daniel Director, commented, “We are so thrilled to present this new tool. This app allows visitors to engage with these beautifully wrought objects in an entirely different way. Visitors can really see the delicacy and skill of the craftsmanship and the beauty of the painting in these very small objects. We are constantly seeking ways to employ new technology that truly furthers our institutional goals of closer looking and deeper engagement with works of art. This project accomplishes that goal.”

The Look of Love exhibition and app showcase the collection of Dr. David and Mrs. Nan Skier of Birmingham. With only 1,000 lover’s eye miniatures thought to exist worldwide, the Skier Collection is considered to be the largest of its kind, containing over 100 pieces, including rings, brooches, pendants, bracelets, and small boxes.

“We are so grateful to Dr. and Mrs. Skier, who helped inspire this interpretative app and funded its development and implementation,” says Andrews. “And I am continually impressed by the ingenuity and skill of our staff who create these new technologies for the Museum. I want to particularly thank Sean Pathasema for his work and creativity.”

The app was developed in house by Pathasema, James Williams, Museum Graphic Designer, and Tatum Preston, Museum Librarian and Content Manager for New and Emerging Technologies. Software consultant Paul Baker of PBICS LLC (Portland, OR) provided assistance for the project.

ABOUT THE BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART
About the Birmingham Museum of Art: Founded in 1951, the Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast. More than 24,000 objects displayed and housed within the Museum represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American. Highlights include the Museum’s collection of Asian art, Vietnamese ceramics, the Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s, and the Museum’s world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England. www.artsbma.org/

Share this:

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Print
  • Google
  • Email
  • Pinterest

  • art, ipad, museum exhibits in 2012
  • tweet
Related articles
  • Leading Global Architects Join Forces to Transform London’s Trafalgar Square into Miniature Golf Course
    Leading Global Architects Join Forces...

    0

  • PHOTOS: Ryman Arts celebrates 25th Anniversary with exhibition
    PHOTOS: Ryman Arts celebrates 25th...

    0

  • Saving Mr. Banksy: A Themed Attraction Designer Enters Dismaland. Will He Exit Through the Gift Shop?
    Saving Mr. Banksy: A Themed Attraction...

    0

  • Building upon dreams at Give Kids the World Village
    Building upon dreams at Give Kids the...

    0

More in this category
  • Réalisations-Montréal and Thinkwell Group Enter Into Strategic Partnership
    Réalisations-Montréal and Thinkwell...

    Apr 26, 2018 0

  • Christie Partners with Wanda Film For R&D Center at Wanda Studios Qingdao
    Christie Partners with Wanda Film For...

    Apr 26, 2018 0

  • Jeffery Hardin Named Executive Director of National Blues Museum
    Jeffery Hardin Named Executive Director...

    Apr 26, 2018 0

  • Thea Case Studies Day 2018
    Thea Case Studies Day 2018

    Apr 25, 2018 0


Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.




WhiteWater West

Current Issue

  • #72 – Dubai/Museums
    #72 – Dubai/Museums

    Apr 05, 2018 0

  • Issue 72 Editorials
    Issue 72 Editorials

    Apr 05, 2018 0

  • JRA: Exhibiting signs of laughter
    JRA: Exhibiting signs of laughter

    Apr 05, 2018 0

  • Dynamic Motion Rides: Flying for all
    Dynamic Motion Rides: Flying for all

    Apr 05, 2018 0

  • Liberty Science Center: To the stars
    Liberty Science Center: To the stars

    Apr 05, 2018 0

  • Dubai Expo 2020: Sustainability, mobility and opportunity
    Dubai Expo 2020: Sustainability, mobility and opportunity

    Apr 05, 2018 0

  • Dubai 2020: The Expo
    Dubai 2020: The Expo

    Apr 05, 2018 0

  • Dubai 2020: The tourist destination
    Dubai 2020: The tourist destination

    Apr 04, 2018 0

  • Talking about transformation
    Talking about transformation

    Apr 04, 2018 0

  • Loren Barrows: Alcorn’s New COO
    Loren Barrows: Alcorn’s New COO

    Apr 04, 2018 0

  • Universal Parks & Resorts: Big names in Beijing
    Universal Parks & Resorts: Big names in Beijing

    Apr 04, 2018 0

  • PGAV Destinations & zoOceanarium: Gateway to the ocean
    PGAV Destinations & zoOceanarium: Gateway to the ocean

    Apr 04, 2018 0

  • Alcorn McBride: Tech talk
    Alcorn McBride: Tech talk

    Apr 04, 2018 0

  • WhiteWater: Of Epic Proportions
    WhiteWater: Of Epic Proportions

    Apr 04, 2018 0

  • Experiencias Xcaret Group: Xenses and sensibilities
    Experiencias Xcaret Group: Xenses and sensibilities

    Apr 04, 2018 0

  • Taylor Jeffs on Goddard Group name change
    Taylor Jeffs on Goddard Group name change

    Mar 03, 2018 0

  • Anthony Esparza talks about his transition from SeaWorld
    Anthony Esparza talks about his transition from SeaWorld

    Mar 02, 2018 0

IPM Interviews

  • Loren Barrows: Alcorn’s New COO
    Loren Barrows: Alcorn’s New COO

    Apr 04, 2018 0

    An eight-year team member of Alcorn McBride, Barrows...
  • PGAV Destinations & zoOceanarium: Gateway to the ocean
    PGAV Destinations & zoOceanarium: Gateway to the ocean

    Apr 04, 2018 0

    Projected opening for the new aquarium is 2019. The annual...
  • Taylor Jeffs on Goddard Group name change
    Taylor Jeffs on Goddard Group name change

    Mar 03, 2018 0

    Taylor Jeffs speaks to InPark about The Goddard Group's...
  • Anthony Esparza talks about his transition from SeaWorld
    Anthony Esparza talks about his transition from SeaWorld

    Mar 02, 2018 0

    "I brought a creative spirit that connected people, and an...
  • Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure Show: DEAL Makers
    Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure Show: DEAL

    Feb 14, 2018 0

    In April 2018, the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and...
  • PGAV: The Power of “We”
    PGAV: The Power of “We”

    Feb 13, 2018 0

    Team culture is basic to the company culture of PGAV...
  • Efteling: Magic Castle
    Efteling: Magic Castle

    Feb 13, 2018 0

    "What the fantasy does to its surroundings and what it does...
  • Joe Fox: Everyday Joe
    Joe Fox: Everyday Joe

    Feb 13, 2018 0

    Joe Fox has been a familiar face behind the scenes at TEA...
  • MOTIONGATE Dubai: Dreams in motion
    MOTIONGATE Dubai: Dreams in motion

    Feb 13, 2018 0

    The DreamWorks zone lets guests choose between four highly...
  • TEA Summit: Lessons of collaboration
    TEA Summit: Lessons of collaboration

    Feb 13, 2018 0

    We asked each of the conference chairs to share a taste of...
  • JRA’s Clara Rice on the company’s 30th anniversary
    JRA’s Clara Rice on the company’s 30th...

    Dec 04, 2017 0

    JRA Director of Communications Clara Rice speaks about the...
  • Leader of the pack: IAAPA
    Leader of the pack: IAAPA

    Nov 06, 2017 0

    "I – quite frankly – want to make a difference and give...
  • Recipe for a dark ride: Jora Vision
    Recipe for a dark ride: Jora Vision

    Nov 06, 2017 0

    Today, designing and building dark rides has become one of...
  • Year of the Dog: Peanuts and Cedar Fair
    Year of the Dog: Peanuts and Cedar Fair

    Oct 24, 2017 0

    As a family-friendly IP, Peanuts offers just about...
  • PIXOMONDO’s David Garber on The 5 Spot
    PIXOMONDO’s David Garber on The 5 Spot

    Sep 05, 2017 0

    InPark speaks with PIXOMONDO's David Garber on specialty...
  • Uniquely European
    Uniquely European

    Aug 27, 2017 0

    The close relationship between vendor and client has helped...
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts: Operationally speaking
    Dubai Parks and Resorts: Operationally speaking

    Aug 27, 2017 0

    "We partnered with leading studios to create a unique...
  • IAAPA rolls out welcome mat in Berlin
    IAAPA rolls out welcome mat in Berlin

    Aug 09, 2017 0

    InPark speaks with Karen Staley, IAAPA Senior Vice...
  • The Integration of Things: InPark goes to InfoComm
    The Integration of Things: InPark goes to InfoComm

    Jul 31, 2017 0

    We put on our themed entertainment goggles and plunged into...
  • IAAPA leadership speaks out during AAE 2017
    IAAPA leadership speaks out during AAE 2017

    Jun 28, 2017 0

    PHOTO: June Ko, Paul Noland, and Wuthichai Luangamornlert...
  • IPM EXCLUSIVE: Interview with AECOM’s Brian Sands and Chris Yoshii on the 2016 Theme Index
    IPM EXCLUSIVE: Interview with AECOM’s Brian Sands and...

    Jun 12, 2017 0

    Ultimately, for a park to be successful, it must analyze...
  • Vekoma: Heavy Metal
    Vekoma: Heavy Metal

    May 30, 2017 0

    "There will always be parks that want to aim for records,...
  • Six Flags: Behind the headsets
    Six Flags: Behind the headsets

    May 30, 2017 0

    Last year, Six Flags began redefining the coaster...
  • Pirates, Treasure & WDI’s Luc Mayrand
    Pirates, Treasure & WDI’s Luc Mayrand

    May 30, 2017 0

    InPark Editor Martin Palicki sat down with Luc at the 2017...
  • CharacterZ: Costumed Entertainment on the Big Screen
    CharacterZ: Costumed Entertainment on the Big Screen

    Apr 17, 2017 0

    “Working in the industry can be dysfunctional at times,...
PLN5165_IAAPA_ORLANDO_BANNERS_INPARK_160X600

Categories

  • IPM Interviews
  • Theme Parks
  • Museums
  • Water Parks
  • Attractions
    • Haunts
    • Zoos & Aquariums
  • World markets
    • Asia
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Latin America & Mexico
    • North America
  • Technology & Media
  • Business
    • Events
    • People
  • World Expos

InPark Magazine

2349 E Ohio Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207 USA
262.412.7107
mpalicki@inparkmagazine.com

Copyright 2015 InPark Magazine / All rights reserved
Press f for fullscreen.
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.