P012 → Research (Book & Location)
When I was in Copenhagen, I saw a series of books in a bookstore titled ‘150 xxx You Need To Visit Before You Die’. The covers were exquisitely designed, giving them a ‘Bible-like’ feel, and the theme really attracted me. It sparked my desire to check off places and explore. Inspired by this, I wanted to create a ‘World Map of Lucky Statues’, guiding people to discover them. During this time, I collected information from various world news sources about famous statues that have been worn down from being touched, and I marked them on the map.
In addition, I found many local statues in Edinburgh on the National Gallery of Scotland (https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/109487) and Art UK (https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/search/2024--keyword:edinburgh-bronze--referrer:global-search) websites, and I collected their main information (including the figures, locations, and stories) into an ID database.
The author explored the significance of touch in museum and heritage contexts, emphasising how tactile interaction enhances public engagement and educational experiences, while also addressing how to balance interaction with the preservation of objects. The book highlights how touch serves as a bridge between history, culture, and contemporary audiences.
Since I have collected a lot of information, I am considering approaching the project from a ‘science popularization’ and information design perspective.