Preparing for the exhibition Collection, Building, Action at the National Public Housing Museum was a whirlwind experience. From the beginning plans and outline to installation, our small team had around two months to pull everything together. And given the fact that the space used to house the exhibit (and two others, as well) is a gutted former public housing site, there were some interesting limitations around which we had to work. I’m so happy I got to be a part of this project, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the museum in the future.
If you’re in Chicago, take time to visit the Addams Homes to see all three exhibits (up through mid-November), and the rest of the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
Exploring the museum's collections.
Entrance to all three exhibitions in the future museum site: Collection, Building, Action; House Housing; We Next Door.
Collection, Building, Action - 3D collections items, a slideshow of images, and selected oral histories.
House Housing, curated by Columbia University.
The museum's Youth Advisory Council curated We Next Door, a response to House Housing.