Opening in the darkening days of Autumn, the Science Museum sheds light onto our relationship with the sun in their latest exhibition, The Sun: Living With Our Star. Through a vast selection of medias including artworks, photographs, artefacts and animations, the museum ‘hopes to tell the story of the profound influence the sun has, and has had, on the way humans live’ (Mark Brown: The Sun, 2018).
As Principal Contractor, The Hub showcased their ability to deliver exhibitions that exceed client expectations which integrating seamlessly, the works of specialist sub-contractors to provide an array of Interactives, Models, Graphics, Lighting, AV Software and Hardware.
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The reimagined space in London’s Science Museum showcases a contrasting collection of Nordic Bronze Age artefacts and contemporary interactive experiences which provide the means to explore mankind’s dependence on the sun in a multitude of ways. This dynamic approach ensures the timeline of the sun, from ancient beliefs to future solar missions, is engaging, informative and exciting to a diverse audience.
© Jody Kingzett courtesy of the Science Museum Group.The Apothecary sign.
Breathtaking visuals, digital interpretation and immersive elements explore how the perspective of the sun has changed whilst its presence has remained constant. As cultures have developed, the perception of the sun has become both abundant and irrelevant; The Sun tells a narrative to reintroduce the idea of fundamentality.
This innovative and inspiring exhibition features complex and unique structures and finishes that retain a spectacle in both technicalities and visual elements. Working creatively and collaboratively from mobilisation through to execution saw the shining creation of this iconic blockbuster exhibition.
© The Hub The immersive Palm Beach of South Kensington. Where deckchairs allow visitors to soak up the replicated rays.
In the midst of exceptional aesthetics and quality, the four sections of the exhibition identify the vast impact of the sun. From the measurement of time, power and energy, health and wellbeing, to the world; The Hub’s craftsmanship is evident throughout:
Stunning brass trees, creating shadows amongst vinyl sand, bring basking in sunlight alive at the Palm Beach of South Kensington. Both structural and hardwearing, these outstanding sculptures are part of something bigger.
© Jody Kingzett courtesy of the Science Museum Group. The Sun utilises clever interactives to allow visitors to explore how we capture its heat as a source of power.
The team’s ability to efficiently coordinate with its specialist sub-contractors, Science Museum, Sam Jacobs Studio and Focus Consultants, enabled innovation and ingenuity to maximize the period of delivery. Each piece, from small frame to large virtual mirror, has been assessed for touring durability to maintain a remarkable aesthetic whilst equipped for future adjustments over its five year tour across the globe
The Sun: Living With Our Star; a truly stunning tribute to our sun.
The Sun: Living With Our Star can be seen at the Science Museum, London from 6th October 2018 – 6th May 2019.
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