Malorie Blackman: The Power of StoriesÂ
POoR were selected by the British Library to deliver the exhibition design for Malorie Blackman: The Power of Stories as they have a track record of working with young people, platforming their voices and educating the younger generation - things that Malorie Blackman has been doing in her work for decades.
Developed in close collaboration with Blackman, POoR's design draws inspiration from the themes and ideas expressed throughout her body of work, exploring the subversion of divisions, barriers, and entrances by manipulating form, material, and function. For this project, POoR and the British Libary worked with a group of students from Regent High School in Camden, asking them about their relationship with books, reading and stories.
The students took part in drawing and collaging exercises which allowed them to think about how young people would experience the exhibition, as well as how they engage with media in the modern world. The ideas and discussions brought up in the session and feedback area were positioned, along with a bespoke game based on Blackman's life and career.
Client: British Library
Location: Central London
Status: CompleteÂ
Sector: Exhibition
Procurement: Private
Team: POoR, Europa, Sam Foster
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