Rethinking Exhibitions Through Scenography

Brought in partnership with the Royal College of Art. 

This 5-day masterclass explores scenography as a tool for creating immersive environments and driving new artistic and social dialogue. 

Beyond traditional exhibition design, scenography engages space through light, sound, architecture, objects, and movement. Participants will approach scenography as a collaborative practice, reshaping how art is presented and experienced. 

The course includes lectures, workshops, and hands-on group work, where participants will collaborate with leading practitioners to explore innovative scenographic strategies. The masterclass culminates in the co-creation of a group exhibition, applying learning in a real-world context. 

You will gain: 

1. A foundational understanding of scenography as a spatial and artistic practice 
2. Practical experience through the creation of a collaborative final exhibition 
3. Enhanced teamwork and co-creation skills 
4. Insights into international and interdisciplinary scenographic approaches 
5. Experience working with space, movement, light, and sound 

Who’s it for? 

Artists (painting, sculpture, graphic design), architects, exhibition designers, curators, creative directors, and professionals in related spatial or artistic fields. 

What to bring? 

1. Participants are required to bring the following: 
2. A personal laptop or iPad for use during work sessions 
3. A smartphone or camera for capturing visual content 
4. A minimum of 2 personal artefacts to present on the first day These artefacts should include: 
5. 2 images 
6. 2 objects 
7. 2 unfinished works from ongoing artistic experimentation or testing 

Artefacts can be your own creations or inspiring found materials, such as ready-mades, archival images, or found footage. Together, these items will form a collective display that serves as a source of inspiration and a foundation for debates, reflections, and creative experiments throughout the course.