Wood flooring 'adds to museum's sense of antiquity'

Wood flooring has been credited as a feature which adds to a new museum's sense of antiquity.

In a recent Ahram Online article, the World Agriculture museum was explored in detail and some of its key features were highlighted.

"The World Agriculture museum takes the shape of old museums in several ways. The cracking wooden floors, the smell of antiquity [and] the dust that has accumulated over time," said the publication.

It went on to consult Spanish artist and project leader Asuncion Molinos, who was helped by a number of his peers in creating the replica museum.

He spoke about his interest in rural culture, inspired by his childhood in a small village in the Burgos region.

The museum's exhibitions seek to challenge the accepted notions around farming, such as refuting the misconception that overpopulation is responsible for world hunger and instead placing the blame at the feet of flawed distribution networks.

Last month, the Myanmar Times reported on the "austere" home of acclaimed local artist Zon Pann Pwint, whose property features extensive wood flooring.
 

Date : 10/01/2011
Category: Solid Wood flooring news