{"id":406,"date":"2017-01-30T19:24:21","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T19:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/miriamposner.com\/classes\/dh150w17\/?p=406"},"modified":"2017-01-30T19:34:06","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T19:34:06","slug":"blog-post-2-mapping-mopop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/miriamposner.com\/classes\/dh150w17\/2017\/01\/30\/blog-post-2-mapping-mopop\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog Post #2: Mapping MoPOP"},"content":{"rendered":"

MoPOP (Museum of Popular Culture), formerly known as the EMP (Experience Music Project Museum), is the a marvelous structure in Seattle, minutes away from the towering Space Needle. Upon approaching the structure, one will have a glimpse at the unique style and presence that emanates from the architectural design, as a space that embodies and houses creativity.<\/p>\n

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MoPOP Building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The exhibits inside are plentiful, arranged between three floors. The general layout is spacious, with various themes explored through different mediums, among meticulously themed areas. There is a very non-linear narrative. Some of the exhibits were more localized, showcasing stories from Seattle, as well as the Pacific Northwest. Most areas covered a broader scale, but they all shared the same underlying desire to promote and applaud creative accomplishments.<\/p>\n

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Map of Level 2 (Entrance Level)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beginning with the second floor, which is actually the level that visitors enter, through the main doors, there is a huge screen, featuring a plethora of curated content, with an emphasis on musical performances. Directly across is an exhibition about Seattle’s very own Nirvana, and the various influences this iconic band had on the grunge scene. There is an interactive area where one is able to experience the action of a selection of indie games, as well as a fantasy-themed room, with items from a variety of films, ranging from “The Wizard of Oz” to “Game of Thrones”.<\/p>\n

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Map of Level 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Traveling downstairs, one encounters two more themed spaces: horror and sci-fi. Each of these rooms consist of memorabilia from seminal works, such as “Alien,” “Gremlin,” “The Terminator,” and “Star Wars”. Not only are there many items on display, but there is an emphasis on interactivity, with a strong implementation of media stations that follow the respective themes.<\/p>\n

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Map of Level 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Making one’s way to the very top level, one can see why the museum was once dubbed the “EMP,” with a many exhibits centralized on musical experience. However, there is also also a wearable art showcase that further communicates the museum’s passion for the culture of creativity.<\/p>\n

Overall, MoPOP attempts to use various media, especially visuals and sound, to enhance the visitor experience, while offering a taste of various creative outlets, and reaffirming the embracing of inventive tradition seen in American culture.<\/p>\n

While I think the space is divided well, and generally groups similar themes together, there could be a better organized, such that\u00a0musical media occupy the same spaces, while more thematic experiences share the same floor, with a floor dedicated to more visual art forms. However, I do like the incorporation of sound and musical details in most of the exhibits, which helps set a mood for each space. With a mission based on sharing the creative ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary culture, the MoPOP museum has a strong emphasis on learning through exploration, so perhaps an adventure leading through each area, where each floor offers a mesh of each theme could equally lend to this goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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