ASMR at the museum
The sounds of unboxing Charlie Chaplin’s hat
THE SOUND OF PRECIOUS OBJECTS
Experiential videography series that discovers the museum’s native ASMR effects. ASMR at the Museum is a collaboration with museum experts – curators, conservators and librarians – to share their up-close experience of precious and delicate exhibits on camera within a specialist microphone setup. This calm, relaxing experience explores the sensation of being behind-the-scenes at the V&A. A unique digital addition to what may be sensorily experienced by IRL museum-goers.
Collection items featured include:
Charlie Chaplin’s iconic bowler hat
Vivien Leigh’s “Cleopatra” cloak
Henry Irving’s sparking swordfighting glove and shoe
Belinda Wright’s ‘Harlequinade’ tutu
Vivien Leigh’s ‘Cleopatra’ cloak
Sandie Shaw’s ‘Eurovision dress’
PJ Harvey’s ‘Lyrics’ dress
Adzogbo raffia dip-dyed leg wraps
1950s clown costume designed and made by Atelier Vicaire
15th century choirbook manuscript, illuminated by the Dai Libri family
Anansi Company puppet book by Circle Press
Elements of Geometry by Euclid, pop-up book by Sjoerd Hofstra
Librarian experience and book care tips at National Art Library
