Virtual Exhibition Project

Tips for Curating in Kunstmatrix

When you're curating a virtual exhibition in Kunstmatrix, you need to consider the technical requirements for using the web-tool. Check out the requirements below before you find or upload your images to Kunstmatrix. 

1. Resolution: images should be a minimum of 72 PPI and can be as high as 300 PPI. Note that Kunstmatrix states that images at 300 PPI will cause longer loading times in the exhibition.
2. File Formats: Before uploading your images, make sure your they're saved as a JPEG.  
3. File Size: Kunstmatrix has a file size limit of 5 Megabytes (5MB or ~5000KB). You can compress your file size or resize your images. Check the resizing section of this guide for tips on how to resize images. 
4. Image Dimension: Dimension is the size of the actual image measured by pixels and should not be confused with file size. Your images should be set up at a size of 900 to 1500 pixels on the longer side. 

Exhibition Examples

Review the virtual exhibitions below for curatorial inspiration.

• The Surface of the Moon (Art 201 Student Example)

• Connecting Threads

• Blackness, Immobility & Visibility in Europe (1600-1800)

Adding Music & Video
You might consider adding sound effects, music, or videos to your exhibition to increase engagement with the objects. Browse the resources below to learn more. 
 

• Music Research Guide: browse a variety of streaming music in the Music Research Guide.
• BBC Sound Effects: Download over 16,000 BBC Sound Effects made available in WAV format to download. They may be used for personal, educational, or research purposes, as detailed in the license.
• Internet Archive: The movie archive is a searchable and downloadable collection of moving images.
• YouTube Audio Library: Allows you to download royalty-free sound effects and music in MP3 format.
•  YouTube to MP3 Converter: a video to mp3 converter available online.