Anything that won't fit in your own exhibition space might qualify for a blockbuster. HA! No, seriously, some times limited exhibition space can be a problem if you are interested in mounting a large show; the Duke Ellington show organized by SITES (Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service) some years back was of great interest to us, but we just didn't have the room! Not even their edited version would have worked for us. From your stand point, and initial research, what have you found out? Aside from the theme or subject matter you are investigating, has size been a factor in your research? You could think of the Titanic underwater as a "blockbuster" show, or just one great 17th century dress on display at LACMA as a "blockbuster." Tell us a little more? O Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 993-5075 ext. 224; fax (714) 528-0544; e-mail: [log in to unmask] On Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:53:45 -0500 Christopher Petrik <[log in to unmask]> writes: >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 > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]