I'm currently managing this 'library takeover' experiment in which a bunch of non-librarians were challenged to design an 'unlibrary' within the confines of a public library. Why 'unlibrary'? It's because we wanted to let non-librarians to take control of a library space and redefine it ways alien to librarians. :-)For this prototype, the testbed is the library@esplanade [blog] and Alvin Tan of The Necessary Stage had agreed to be the iconic personality driving this endeavour, and we have 10 creative volunteers involved in the project team as well, overseeing aspects such as the design of a central installation, satellite displays, happenings & a secondary prototype dubbed 'unlibrary in your head', which is a meant to be a portable experience.
One of the challenges issue to the team was to ensure that the installation and satellite exhibits be capable of being influenced and evolved by visitors to this unlibrary space. At the end of the day, we hope that the final iteration would be meaningful enough for Alvin Tan and the team of volunteers to develop into a tangible outcome such as a script for a new play.
Some photos of the project team in action....
Session 1 (11 Feb 09)
PK - the resident librarian (right) giving a guided tour to the volunteers.
Alvin Tan - as deconstructed by the volunteers who heard his personal sharing.
Session 2: 18 Feb 09
Team members discussing the design proposals:
Session 3: 25 Feb 09
Breakout session for the sub-teams in charge of the central installation, happenings & the portable experiece:
Nothing feeds the brain more than hot pizza...
... and library books. This one is entitled Museum of Lost Wonder.
Presentation & discussion of design proposals:
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