The Architecture of Exhibitions: Experiential Design

The Architecture of Exhibitions embarks on a comprehensive exploration of creativity and design innovation within exhibition spaces. It describes the fundamental principles of exhibition design, tracing the origins of creativity and considering its evolutionary significance.

The book challenges conventional boundaries imposed by rigid classifications, drawing on heuristic studies in biology and the transformative concept of exaptation. It questions the traditional separations between art, science and technology, which often hinder innovation. By advocating for an interdisciplinary approach, it reimagines creativity that transcends conventional limits. Through practice-based research, multidisciplinary case studies and technological innovations, with a focus on generative AI, the book illustrates how modern exhibition spaces actively engage with their audiences, highlighting their profound impact beyond academic discourse.

This book is designed for curators, designers and scholars who are passionate about the future of exhibition spaces. It offers a comprehensive understanding through its four-part structure, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the dynamic interplay between art, technology and society. The book is also designed as an instrument for the education of architecture, design and art students.

Alessandro Melis is a distinguished architect and art curator who currently holds the prestigious position of the first Endowed Chair Professor at the New York Institute of Technology.He was appointed by the Italian Minster of Culture as the curator of the Italian Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia in 2021 and was honored as an ambassador of Italian Design in 2020-2024 (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Rozina Vavetsi is a visual designer and associate professor in the Department of Digital Art and Design at New York Tech. With more than twenty years in higher education, Vavetsi teaches a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate graphic design courses, and she actively contributes to various academic initiatives, such as revising curricula, designing new courses, engaging in partnerships with local high schools and international universities, and serving as a liaison with the design community.

Fabio Finotti, an Emeritus Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, held the prestigious Mariano DiVito Chair of Italian Literature. Additionally, Finotti’s leadership extends to his role as the President of the Interuniversity Master’s Degree in Italian Studies, a collaborative program between the University of Trieste and the University of Udine. Appointed by the Italian Government, Finotti is the Director of the Italian Institute of Culture in New York since 2020.