Oltre la Cornice: Exhibition Design Workshop

Tools for designing and setting up exhibitions independently

Designed for photographers, curators, students, and enthusiasts, the two-day course provides participants with the tools to design and set up exhibitions. Kublaiklan guides you through the behind-the-scenes of exhibition planning: from material sourcing to moodboard creation, budget planning, and supplier management, with a focus on unconventional installation methods. Fonderia 20.9 contributes insights into fine art printing. The workshop combines theory and practice, allowing participants to apply their knowledge in group projects.

Kublaiklan (Rica Cerbarano and Francesco Colombelli)

Kublaiklan is a collective that explores ways of interacting with photography through curatorial projects, site-specific installations, educational activities, and publications. Their work reflects on contemporary imagery as an evolving language that shapes our world with significant social, political, and ideological implications. They collaborate with major photography festivals in Italy, including Cortona On The Move, Photolux, and PhMuseum Days.

How it works

Material Sourcing

Learn how to source the right materials for exhibitions, ensuring practicality and aesthetic coherence.

Moodboard Creation

Develop a moodboard that defines the visual and conceptual direction of your exhibition.

Budget Planning and Supplier Management

Gain skills in creating a budget plan and managing suppliers to execute an exhibition within practical limits.

Hands-on Installation Practice

Participants will put their knowledge into practice by designing and installing an exhibition as part of a group project.

Why take part

Practical Exhibition Design Skills

Learn practical tools to independently design and install an exhibition, from concept to execution.

Industry Expertise from Kublaiklan

Benefit from the expertise of Kublaiklan, a collective known for innovative curatorial and installation approaches.

Theory and Practical Application

Combine theoretical learning with practical experience, putting your new skills to use immediately.

Explore Unconventional Installation Methods

Experiment with non-traditional installation methods to create unique, site-specific exhibition designs.

Stay in the know

Don’t miss our upcoming exhibits, open calls and recidencies