Lighting Design Collaboration for Photography Now exhibition
Location: Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London - Gallery 96-97
Lead Lighting Designer: Lucy Record (Record Lighting)
The artists presented include Anton Kusters, Edmund Clark, Jo Ractliffe, Lebohang Kganye, Liliana Farber, Mohamed Bourouissa, Poulomi Basu, Roger Palmer and Sam Contis.
Objective: Support the completion of the lighting design during Stage 5 (Completion) for Photography Now!, a contemporary photography exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The focus was on delivering a final lighting scheme that accurately presents diverse photographic works while maintaining curatorial intent and conservation standards.
Scope:
. Final Delivery and Coordination (Stage 5): Assisted in on-site adjustments, fine-tuning fixture positions and intensity, to ensure each photographic work was displayed with clarity, balance, and within conservation standards.
. Technical Refinement: Collaborated with the technical team during installation to secure consistent illumination across the gallery and resolve final practical challenges.
Outcome:
A carefully calibrated lighting scheme that enhances the visual impact of contemporary photographic works, ensuring a cohesive, high-quality visitor experience.
For more information about the exhibition, visit V&A - Photography Now
