The Metropolitan Museum of Art African Exhibit: Guide for Children
My Role:
Art Direction, Concept, Design
Client:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art approached me to design a Family Guide for their African Art Permanent Collection geared towards children and young teens. This is used for them to walk with while exploring the works of art used in rituals and performances in four African countries (Mali, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire, and Democratic Republic of Congo) while finding out what secret wisdom they reveal. They could hunt for details and learn facts along the way. I met with the MET’s Education Department and the curator. We toured the world-renowned exhibit for inspiration leaning towards an eye-catching, colorful, vibrant and fun catalog. It’s on display in the MET’s lobby and on the MET’s website.
