contemplating the void: interventions in the guggenheim museum
solomon r. guggenheim museum, new york
on now until april 28th, 2010


MVRDV, rotterdam, netherlands
'let's jump', 2009
digital print, 95.3 x 68.6 cm
artwork © MVRDV

for the 'contemplating the void: interventions in the guggenheim museum' exhibition,
rotterdam-based architectural firm MVRDV envisions 'let's jump!', a central 'trampoline' structure
within the guggenheim museum's rotunda. the concept sees a reverse exhibition plan of the museum,
maximizing the spiral's capacity by positioning a variegated collection of abstract and non objective
works along the complete extension of the ramp (7000 art works / 337 meters = 20,7 art works per m2).

connected to the edges of the second ring of the museum would be a transparent, elastic membrane,
which would produce a dynamic connection with the entire rotunda, reinterpreting the idea
of movement, interconnection and simultaneity of frank lloyd wright's building.
this approach steps away from a more ordered vision of the museum exhibition / guided tour,
and transforms it into an amusing dialogue through this temporary art system - let's jump!


up close




here is a sample of a possible program:

(from let to right)
-work&process
circular layout along the edge to view and discuss performers demonstrations

-first fridays
centered disposition to enjoy the music of the art after dark events

-guided tours
linear scheme to offer a methodical exploration of the collection (by sackler educators)


(from let to right)
-second sundays
gathering groups encouraged to get closer to both art and family members (lunch package)

-film forum
lying position required to watch movies projected onto the roof

-learning through art
jump with art in order to foster a playful connection to works of art and artistic expressions


section plan


section plan