| Title |
Reflections on a Critical Theory in Place-Contextualized Art Museum Architecture |
| Authors |
이도은(Lee, Doeun) ; 심한별(Shim, Hanbyul) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.8.73 |
| Keywords |
Art museum architecture; Cultural planning; Relational aesthetics; Place-context; Exhibition |
| Abstract |
This study explores a critical theory for interpreting place-contextualized art museum architecture through a relational approach grounded in
Kant's and Derrida's concepts of ergon and parergon. As museums transform from simple exhibition spaces into strategic assets for cultural
economy and regional identity, their architectural design exists in a dynamic balance between exhibition themes and the surrounding place
context. The research proposes a theoretical framework that views museum architecture as a mediator between these elements. Four typologies
emerge from the relationship between museum architecture, exhibition content, and contextual surroundings: integrated, exhibition-focused,
context-isolated and place-focused. Case studies of Bargello National Museum, Choi man-lin Museum, and Duson Gallery reveal three
relational mechanisms: correspondence, resonance and tension. The analysis shows that museum architecture acts both as parergon and ergon,
enabling museums to shape the representation of place-context in relation to exhibition content. This relational approach offers museum
professionals strategic tools to design visitor experiences that connect with local contexts while fulfilling curatorial goals. This study
contributes to museum studies by providing an aesthetic framework for understanding how architecture mediates between exhibitions and
context, suggesting that meaningful museum experiences arise from the interaction of architectural form and exhibition content. |