MoCIA: Viewing and Reading Room

Artwork Description:
Object Type
Video

Museum number
1756,0101.673

Description

Visitor, Maps, Great Court, British Museum

Curator's comments:

The film was completed as part of research into how the museum controls the circulation of visitors through systems of display and the infrastructure of the space.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Visitor taking maps from map dispenser

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Room 70. British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Artwork Description:
Object Type. 
Screen Recording

Museum number
1756,0101.673

Description

Screen Recording of the Scanning Process of mobile app Trnio.

Curator's comments:

The screen recording was completed as part of research into how the museum controls the circulation of visitors through systems of display and the infrastructure of the space, and how this is changed through the act of scanning. The film captures the software interface during the scanning process.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Holy Thorn Reliquary

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Room 02b. British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Paglen, Trevor. 2019. “Invisible Images: Your Pictures Are Looking at You.” Archit. Design 89 (1): 22–27.

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Butler, Judith. 2007. “Torture and the Ethics of Photography.” Environ Plan D 25 (6): 951–66.

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Geismar, Haidy. 2015. “Post-Photographic Presences, or How to Wear a Digital Cloak.” Photographies 8 (3): 305–21.

Object Type
3D Photogrammetry and LiDAR

Museum number
1756,0101.001

Description

Photogrammetry and LiDAR scan

Curator's comments:

LiDAR and 3D photogrammetric scan of multiple parts of the British Museum, the Grenville Room, Room 2, and 2a.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: British Museum

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: British Museum

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
Photogrammetric 3D scan 

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

Photogrammetric 3D scan of pyramid shaped orange polenta cake, British Museum, created using Scaniverse mobile app. 

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: orange polenta cake

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Great Court. British Museum

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
Photogrammetric 3D scan 

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

Photogrammetric 3D scan of Chatsworth Head (c. 460 BCE), Room 72, British Museum


Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into how the museum controls the circulation of visitors through systems of display and the infrastructure of the space. Photogrammetry Scan created with Scaniverse mobile app. 

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of:  Apollo 

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Room 72, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Video

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description
Video of Replica of Ife Head displayed in the British Museum shop

Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The replica of the Ife Head is cast and hand-finished in resin and is described as 'a fascinating and majestic home ornament celebrating African art.'

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of:  the Ooni, or king, of the Yoruba Peoples of Ife

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Video

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description
Video documentation of museum shop

Curator's comments:

The video was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The film depicts a view of the British Museum shop, particularly focusing on scaled, high-quality replicas of museum artefacts.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Museum shop

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Video

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description
Video

Curator's comments:

The film was completed as part of research into how the museum controls the circulation of visitors through systems of display and the infrastructure of the space. The film was completed as part of research into how the museum controls the circulation of visitors through systems of display and the infrastructure of the space. The replica of the head is depicted in the museum shop. It is a scale Jesmonite model of the bronze sculpture housed in Room 72 of the British Museum.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Apollo 

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Room 72, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Video

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description
Video

Curator's comments:

The film was completed as part of research into how the museum controls the circulation of visitors through systems of display and the infrastructure of the space. The replica of the head is depicted in the museum shop. It is a scale jesmonite model of the bronze sculpture housed in room 72 of the British Museum. 

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of:  Apollo 

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Video

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

Rotational video documentation of 3D scan of Replica of Anubis Standing Ornament Sales Display in the Great Court shop, British Museum 

Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The replica of Anubis (c. 713–332 BCE) is a 'beautifully detailed statue made in Egypt from resin' and described as a 'handsome gift celebrating ancient Egyptian culture.' The work was created using the mobile app Trnio, which has a function to export rotational videos of the scans created.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of:  Anubis

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
3D LiDAR video

Museum number
1756,0101.670

Description
LiDAR video of visitors entering the Great Hall of the British Museum, London

Curator's comments:

Screen recording made in the blank software interface of the app "Record 3D"

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Museum Visitors

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Great Court British Museum

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
3D LiDAR video

Museum number
1756,0101.670

Description
LiDAR video of visitors entering the Great Hall of the British Museum, London

Curator's comments:

Screen recording made in the blank software interface of the app "Record 3D"

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Museum Visitors

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Great Court British Museum

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
Photogrammetric 3D scan 

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

Photogrammetric 3D scan of a three tier blueberry muffin display, British Museum, created using Trnio+ mobile app. 

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Three tier blueberry muffin display

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Great Court. British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Video

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

Rotational video documentation of 3D scan of Replica of Ife Head displayed in the British Museum shop

Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The replica of the Ife Head is cast and hand-finished in resin and is described as 'a fascinating and majestic home ornament celebrating African art.' The work was created using the mobile app Trnio, which has a function to export rotational videos of the scans created. 

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA).  

Associated names
Representation of:  the Ooni, or king, of the Yoruba Peoples of Ife

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Video

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

Rotational video documentation of 3D scan of Replica of Horse of Selene Replica ( 438-432 BCE) displayed in the British Museum shop

Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The replica of the Horse of Selene ( 438-432 BCE)  is cast and hand-finished in resin from a mould taken from the original and is described as a 'show-stopping point of focus in any home.' The work was created using the mobile app Trnio, which has a function to export rotational videos of the scans created. 

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA).  

Associated names
Representation of:  Horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Screen Recording

Museum number
1756,0101.673

Description

Screen recording performance in the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). , New Art City

Curator's comments:

This screen recording documents edited highlights from a performative action in which the researcher navigates the MoCIA. This act was completed as part of research into ideas surrounding remote access to collections, particularly where 3D technologies are linked with both the context of display and the home. In this instance, the researcher virtually walks through the Mineral Gallery of the MoCIA. The video is complete with an AI voice generated audio guide which is broadcast throughout the MoCIA space.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA): Mineral Room

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: New Art City

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
Screen Recording

Museum number
1756,0101.673

Description

Screen recording performance in the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA), New Art City

Curator's comments:

This screen recording documents edited highlights from a performative action in which the researcher navigates MoCIA. This act was completed as part of research into ideas surrounding remote access to collections, particularly where 3D technologies are linked with both the context of display and the home. In this instance, the researcher virtually walks through the Courtyard of MoCIA. The video is complete with an AI voice generated audio guide which is broadcast throughout MoCIA.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA): Courtyard

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: New Art City

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
Screen Recording

Museum number
1756,0101.673

Description

Screen recording performance in the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA), New Art City

Curator's comments:

This screen recording documents edited highlights from a performative action in which the researcher navigates the MoCIA. This act was completed as part of research into ideas surrounding remote access to collections, particularly where 3D technologies are linked with both the context of display and the home. In this instance, the researcher virtually walks through the Remote Access Gallery of the MoCIA. The video is complete with an AI voice generated audio guide which is broadcast throughout the MoCIA space.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the PPM. 

Associated names
Representation of: Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA): Remote Access Gallery

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: New Art City

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
Screen Recording

Museum number
1756,0101.673

Description

Screen recording performance in the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA), New Art City

Curator's comments:

This screen recording documents edited highlights from a performative action in which the researcher navigates the MoCIA. This act was completed as part of research into ideas surrounding remote access to collections, particularly where 3D technologies are linked with both the context of display and the home. In this instance, the researcher virtually walks through the Docile Bodies Room of the MoCIA. The video is complete with an AI voice generated audio guide which is broadcast throughout the MoCIA space.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA): Docile Bodies Room

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: New Art City

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
Screen Recording

Museum number
1756,0101.673

Description

Screen recording performance in the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA), New Art City

Curator's comments:

This screen recording documents edited highlights from a performative action in which the researcher navigates the MoCIA. This act was completed as part of research into ideas surrounding remote access to collections, particularly where 3D technologies are linked with both the context of display and the home. In this instance, the researcher virtually walks through the Enlightenment Gallery of the MoCIA. The video is complete with an AI voice generated audio guide which is broadcast throughout the MoCIA space.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of:Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA): Enlightenment Gallery

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: New Art City

Acquisition date
2024

Object Type
Screen Recording

Museum number
1756,0101.673

Description

Screen recording performance in the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA), New Art City

Curator's comments:

This screen recording documents edited highlights from a performative action in which the researcher navigates the MoCIA. This act was completed as part of research into ideas surrounding remote access to collections, particularly where 3D technologies are linked with both the context of display and the home. In this instance, the researcher virtually walks through the Entrance Gallery of the MoCIA. The video is complete with an AI voice generated audio guide which is broadcast throughout the MoCIA space.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA): Entrance Hall

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: New Art City

Acquisition date
2024

Artwork Description:
Object Type
3D Scan

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

3D scan of Thematic Sales Display : History of the World in the Great Court shop, British Museum 

Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The curated sales display includes books about the history of the world and maps. The work was created using the mobile app Trnio.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of:  Bookcase

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
3D Scan

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

3D scan of Replica of Horse of Selene Replica ( 438-432 BCE) displayed in the British Museum shop

Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The replica of the Horse of Selene ( 438-432 BCE)  is cast and hand-finished in resin from a mould taken from the original and is described as a 'show-stopping point of focus in any home.' The work was created using the mobile app Trnio, which has a function to export rotational videos of the scans created. 

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of:  Horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
3D Scan

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description

3D scan of Replica of Anubis Standing Ornament Sales Display in the Great Court shop, British Museum 

Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The replica of Anubis (c. 713–332 BCE) is a 'beautifully detailed statue made in Egypt from resin' and described as a 'handsome gift celebrating ancient Egyptian culture.' The work was created using the mobile app Trnio, which has a function to export rotational videos of the scans created.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of:  Anubis

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
Photogrammetric Scan

Museum number
1756,0101.657

Description
3D scan of Blaziken Model

Curator's comments:

Photogrammetric scan of Pokemon Blaziken, Bandai Spirits Pokemon Model Kit through Scaniverse mobile app. 

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: Blaziken

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Amazon

Acquisition date
2022

Object Type
3D scan

Museum number
1756,0101.601

Description
 3D scan depicting a replica of Ife Head displayed in the British Museum shop

Curator's comments:

The scan was completed as part of research into the 'Collecting and Empire Trail' at the British Museum. The replica of the Ife Head is cast and hand-finished in resin and is described as 'a fascinating and majestic home ornament celebrating African art.'

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: the Ooni, or king, of the Yoruba Peoples of Ife

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: Grenville Room, British Museum

Acquisition date
2018

Object Type
3D Photogrammetry and LiDAR

Museum number
1756,0101.001

Description

Photogrammetry and LiDAR scan

Curator's comments:

LiDAR and 3D photogrammetric scan of multiple parts of the British Museum, the Grenville Room and Room 2a.

Location
Displayed in the Viewing and Reading Room of the Museum of Computational Image Artefacts (MoCIA). 

Associated names
Representation of: British Museum

Acquisition Source
Extracted from: British Museum

Acquisition date
2024