Sebastian CHUN
ICOM / National Gallery Singapore
Singapore
Sebastian was trained at Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London, graduating in Theatre Design for Performance under the National Arts Council’s scholarship.
His awards include the Young Designer Award, multiple Theatre Awards for Best Stage Design, and the President Design Award for Exhibition Design.
His professional experience spans interior design, stage design, and exhibition design.
Sebastian has worked at the Asian Civilisations Museum and the Singapore Art Museum and is currently employed at the National Gallery Singapore.
Designing Curiosity: Beyond Aesthetics in Exhibition Spaces
FUSION OF DIVERSE AESTHETIC TRADITIONS
Exhibition design that transcends mere aesthetics requires a fusion of varied artistic elements. This creates a visually captivating experience that honours diverse traditions and perspectives.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY IN DESIGN
Designing with cultural sensitivity ensures respectful representation of artefacts and artworks, fostering deeper understanding among diverse audiences.
AROUSING CURIOSITY THROUGH DESIGN
By emphasizing design research and historical knowledge, we create contextually rich designs that spark curiosity and imagination. This approach encourages visitors to engage deeply with the exhibition content.
PROACTIVE CURATORIAL COLLABORATION
A proactive approach with curators is essential. Through in-depth dialogues, we analyse each exhibition's unique characteristics, target audience, and expectations, ensuring a thoughtful design.
ENCOURAGING RISK-TAKING
Most curators prefer conventional approaches. Our role is to provide information and rationale to encourage embracing innovative, unconventional ideas.
INNOVATIVE NARRATIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Utilizing innovative methodologies, we transform exhibition spaces into immersive narrative environments that engage visitors and connect emotionally.
ENGAGING NARRATIVE AND DIALOGUE
Creating engaging narratives and fostering dialogue among architects, curators, and designers ensures cohesive designs that resonate in various cultural contexts.
ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSE CONTEXTS
Developing strategies to adapt exhibitions to different cultural contexts ensures relevance and accessibility, offering meaningful experiences to a broad audience.
Sensitivity, Curiosity, Innovation, Collaboration, Engagement