The installation How it is (2009) in the Turbine Hall, Tate by Miroslaw Balka’s is an example of how a viewer’s experience of an installation can be influenced by other viewers.
The installation consists of a huge pitch black container to which viewers are invited inside. Similar to Malevich’s ‘Black Square’ but in three dimensions. Unfortunately the blackness inside the container can be interrupted by light from people using their mobile phones.
This made me think about how other viewers can influence and dictate the time a viewer has to experience an installation or piece of work and what role the curator plays in this.
I started to appreciate the importance of curatorial decisions and see how an exhibition curated well can elevate or devalue the success of the work.
