Kao direktor muzeja Metropoliten u Njujorku, Tomas P. Kembel duboko razmišlja o izložbama - ne samo o izboru umetničkih predmeta, nego i o njihovom postavljanju u okruženje gde javnost može da sazna njihove priče. Uz predivne slike, pokazuje nam kako njegova filozofija izložbe funkcioniše pri izlaganju srednjevekovnih tapiserija - i za neverovatnu modu/umetnost Aleksandra MekKvina. (Iz sesije Design Studio, sa konferencije TED2012, koju su vodili gosti domaćini Či Perlman i Dejvid Rokvel.)

Tomas P. Kambel (Thomas P. Campbell): Priča o tkanju u galerijama muzeja

Curating is about crafting immersive experiences that connect visitors with the stories behind objects, not just putting artifacts on display. Hundreds of thousands flocked to see rare medieval tapestries and a groundbreaking Alexander McQueen exhibition, drawn not by familiarity but by the power of narrative presentation. When museums create spaces for curiosity and wonder, even a centuries-old tapestry or high fashion can spark fresh insight and emotional connection. The museum becomes a portal where past and present collide, challenging assumptions and deepening understanding.