I would suggest you contact the Executive Director of the Museum of Fine
Arts, Boston. I think his name is Malcolm. They just ended a run of a
blockbuster.
Generally, it is an exhibition of important works by a major artist,
travelling to a limited number of cities for a limited run. Management of
traffic flow is often the Achilles heel of a blockbuster as the exhibit
often only travels to one city per region.
Robin Le Van


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Subject: Blockbuster Definition


Hello Fellow Listers,

I am a graduate student in Museum Studies doing my research paper on
Blockbuster Exhibits. In talking with people, it seems everyone has a
different definition for what a blockbuster is.
I would be curious to see what Museum professionals from different
institutions and countries define blockbusters as, and what is their
criteria for a blockbuster.

Thank you in advance.

Christopher Petrik