Museums often boast interactive experiences that are designed to leave museum-goers incredibly inspired, but the Museum of Me (MOME) in Bangkok, Thailand, takes this concept to a new level.
At MOME, visitors themselves become the center of the exhibition, with stations that are perfectly set up to serve as the backdrop for selfies; the design of the space created by B U G Studio was specifically created to offer "Instagram-friendly attractions and interactive showcases." Inside the pink-hued gallery space, there are walls with frames that are empty, leaving space for visitors to make themselves the focal points of the masterpieces.
The unique installation set up in The Mall Department Store also involves the creation of highly personalized merchandise as one-of-a-kind items for every visitor to take away as a token of their visit.
Interactive Selfie Exhibitions
Bangkok's 'Museum of Me' Turns Gallery-Goers into Works of Art
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Selfie Exhibitions - Creating personalized and Instagram-friendly installations in galleries that celebrate visitors as works of art.
2. Personalized Merchandise - Offering one-of-a-kind items tailored to each visitor as a token of their visit.
3. Art as a Social Media Prop - Designing galleries and exhibitions that encourage visitors to capture and share their experiences on social media.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - There is an opportunity for designers and curators to create immersive, interactive artwork that integrates technology and encourages visitor participation.
2. Tourism and Hospitality - Hotels, resorts, and other tourist destinations can take inspiration from the Museum of Me's focus on offering an interactive experience to visitors.
3. Retail - Retail businesses can take inspiration from the Museum of Me's creation of personalized merchandise to offer customized products to their customers as a token of appreciation.