You might want to contact the Holocaust museum in Washinton, D.C.; of the photographs that I have seen of their exhibits, they appear to use many shocking images. Joseph M. Reed ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Controversial images Author: Joanne Quinton-Tulloch <[log in to unmask]> at IMA Date: 3/5/98 4:12 PM Has anyone had any experience of, or know of any research done on the use of controversial or shocking images in exhibitions? We are considering the use of large, controversial, maybe shocking images as a hook into exhibitions about contemporary science. There is however the possibility that the disgust/horror they might invoke could have the opposite effect, and drive our visitors, especially family audiences away. I'd welcome any thoughts, comments or direct experience anyone has of this. Many thanks Jo Jo Quinton-Tulloch Tel: 0171 938 8098 Wellcome Wing Exhibition Development Group Fax: 0171 938 9775 Science Museum London SW7 2DD