The CHaSSMM Model of Analysis: A framework for the design of ‘difficult’ exhibitions

Willhemina E. Wahlin

The CHaSSMM Model of Analysis: A framework for the design of ‘difficult’ exhibitions

Willhemina E. Wahlin

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Abstract

This paper examines the role of the designer in the creation of ‘difficult’ exhibitions: those that contain information related to genocide, gender violence, contested histories, war or death. Difficult exhibitions can also be viewed as a performance of ideology in the world, containing their own innate power structures. Difficult exhibitions present a unique set of challenges for designers, who engage in a type of ‘double-ended’ interpretation of living history, testimonies of trauma, and complex stakeholder interests. This paper presents the CHaSSMM Model of analysis as a framework for difficult exhibition designers to consider. Based on a theoretical foundation that combines Critical Hermeneutics with Social Semiotics and Multimodality, the aim of the CHaSSMM Model is to provide a practical scaffold to support design practice in this specific but growing field of exhibiting.

Please note this is the presentation only. A full paper has been submitted for publication in the SEGD journal, Communication + Place.

Original language	English
Number of pages	28
Publication status	Published - 10 Jun 2021
Event	2021 SEGD Academic Summit - Virtual, New York, United States Duration: 09 Jun 2021 → 10 Jun 2021 https://segd.org/workshop/2021-academic-summit https://media.segd.org/s3fs-public/2021_Academic_Summit_Agenda_Final.pdf (agenda)

Conference

Conference	2021 SEGD Academic Summit
Abbreviated title	Experiential Graphic Design
Country/Territory	United States
City	New York
Period	09/06/21 → 10/06/21
Other	Join SEGD and our Academic Task Force for our second virtual Academic Summit. This two day event is a forum for trends in design education research, projects and curriculum innovation for design academics, students and researchers.
Internet address	https://segd.org/workshop/2021-academic-summit https://media.segd.org/s3fs-public/2021_Academic_Summit_Agenda_Final.pdf (agenda)

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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