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
>

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