“JEWCE” - THE MUSEUM AND LABORATORY OF THE JEWISH COMICS EXPERIENCE
An immersive and participatory experience that OF Jewish identity in the world of Comics
Key Features
Large-scale comic book structures with in-depth stories of Jewish identity in the comics industry
Central reading area with chairs and comic book racks for perusing comics
Dress up character activity with automated selfie stations and large-scale comic book graphic backdrops
Interactive magnet activity for creating personal comic narratives
Illustrated whiteboard wall and dry-erase markers for creative exploration
The Need
The Center for Jewish History sought a design for a temporary exhibit that captured the colorful spirit and deep history of the Jewish Comics experience. Each partner institute provided a unique perspective to the story. The design system expressed the dynamic and exciting nature of the content.
The Approach
Our design process started with understanding the needs and goals of the exhibit. Each partner institute provided a unique perspective to the story. The design system expressed the dynamic and exciting nature of the content.
Located in two major galleries, the design needed to address the flow of visitors by creating two unique spaces.
The lower Gallery A features larger-than-life comic book structures that delve into the history and origins of Jewish comic book artists and their impact on the comics industry as a whole.
The upper gallery B was envisioned as an interactive and participatory Lab experience, complete with a dress-up selfie activity that explores character creation. In addition, multiple stations invite visitors to create their own comics using pre-drawn magnetic panels, speech bubbles, thought clouds, and dry-erase markers. Self-expression and creativity are at the center of these free-explore experiences.
Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY jewce.org On view until January 2024
Exhibit Credits:
Managing Curator, Miriam Eve Mora, Center for Jewish History
Made possible though the generous support of the Jesselson Family and Marty Peretz.
The Center for Jewish History would like to acknowledge the individuals who made this exhibition possible.
Managing Curator: Miriam Eve Mora
Guest Curators: Gabriel Goldstein, Jason Guberman, Danny Fingeroth, Moises Hassan, Eddy Portnoy, Roy Schwartz, Magdalena M. Wrobel
Exhibition Design: Tessellate, Fabrice Sapolsky, Sean Naftel, Gemma Birnbaum, Chari Pere, Shayna Marchese
Material and Text Contributors: Trina Rae Borenstein, Colonial Coin, Danny Fingeroth, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Alisa Kwitney, Miriam Eve Mora, Roy Schwartz, Stanley Shapiro, Tracy White
Partner Organization Staff and Associates: Lyudmyla Babadzhanova, Ilana Burstein Benson, David E.R. Dangoor, Anna Giorganashvili, Bonni-Dara Michaels, Rebeca Miller, Ilona Moradof, Tani Prell, Jennifer Rodewald
Sponsors: Jesselson Family and Marty Peretz