The Mise En Green blog by Arden Sherman showcases vintage photography from a time when museum galleries were littered with plants.
Part-nostalgic and part-informative, this photo series leaves one peering into the past at a time when greenery was just as much a part of installations as the art pieces themselves. With this collected imagery of retro galleries, one can long for a time when there was more life in the hallowed halls of museums.
Mise En Green is the brainchild of Brooklyn-based curator, exhibition producer and writer Arden Sherman. His keen eye for collecting these vintage photographs make for blog filled with a tasteful minimalism that emotes with its simple beauty. Alas, Mise En Green provides context by contrasting with modern gallery aesthetic codes making for a refreshing throwback that is visually pleasing.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro Gallery Greenery
- Opportunity for museums to incorporate more greenery in their installations to create a sense of life and nostalgia.
- Vintage Photography
- Interest in showcasing vintage photographs as a way to explore the history and aesthetics of museum settings.
- Tasteful Minimalism
- Growing appreciation for minimalism in curating exhibitions, emphasizing simplicity and beauty.
Where This Applies
- Museums
- Opportunity for museums to redefine their aesthetic codes and incorporate greenery in their installations.
- Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to showcase vintage photographs of museum settings and explore the intersection of art and nature.
- Curatorial Services
- Opportunity for curators and exhibition producers to offer services that incorporate tasteful minimalism and create visually pleasing throwbacks.
