The above diagram displays the many routes I observed whilst in the galleries. In gallery 2, 3, 4, there appeared to be a dominant route with viewers usually taking the room to the right. Within gallery 3 & 4 I don’t believe there was anything in particular that told viewers they must travel in this direction, so why did so many take to the right? Is it because we drive on the right, that many are right handed, was it the angled wall pulling viewers in that direction?

In gallery 2 however it did appear viewers were being guided to move to the right. This was partly due to the structures in the room and partly to allow viewers to take in everything the exhibition had to offer before being led to the exit and entrance of gallery 1.

Within gallery 1 I witnessed viewers take all kinds of routes. Perhaps because there was so much on offer, perhaps as some exhibits were articles with a lot of writing? For some this could be an attraction for others they come to view, to be given instant gratification and they may not have the time or inclination to read the small print. On a couple of instances I observed viewers enter, go straight to the video screens, put on the headphones, watch and listen for a short time then leave again without taking much notice of anything else in the space.

Within all galleries viewers tended to move slowly, taking in the art works. Viewers moved from art works on walls to exhibits on the floor, they peered in and stood back to look at a distance. Viewers tended to move with what appeared to be a mixture of ease and caution, casually taking their time but being careful not to get too close or touch the exhibits. Sometimes they held their hands to their face or tilted their heads to regard the piece and possibly reflect and when head phones went on to listen to and watch films there were giggles and smiles.

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Movement and pace

The previous diagram displaying the routes taken in the gallery giving a feeling of the gallery being too busy and being manic and rushed. This was far from how it was. Generally the galleries were fairly quiet, people moved slowly and with freedom to move where they wanted in what order they wanted. The diagram below is a way of expressing the gentleness and freedom of movement and pace.