Exhibition Blog

Discover more about Kiss & Tell: Rodin and Suffolk Sculpture with a blog, written by museum staff, that gives you a behind the scenes look at the exhibition and insight into the items on display.

Curating Kiss & Tell

Feb 7, 2019

Read about how the curator researched and developed ideas for the exhibition, bringing it from initial concept to finished display.

The ‘E’ Team – Part 2

Jan 25, 2019

Trainee Charlotte explains how the stage was set for the exhibition, including recreating The Gates of Hell.

The ‘E’ Team – Part 1

Jan 18, 2019

Trainee Charlotte shows us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the installation process from beginning to end.

Conservation: Cast of Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child

Nov 2, 2018

Find out about the conservation process for a cast of Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child, which will be included in the exhibition.

Conserving Constable’s figures

Oct 26, 2018

We have been working on conservation of five small figures in the lab, reputedly carved by Constable. They are said to represent the five best singers in the East Bergholt choir.

Colours: a monumental decision

Oct 19, 2018

Selecting the colour for the gallery walls is an important part of making the exhibition come to life. It involves research, visualising and finally testing.