MICA Maryland Institute College of Art
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Graphic Design / Digital / Visual Comm / Film / Architecture
My location: Baltimore, United States
First Name: Shruti
Last Name: Balasubramanian
University / College: MICA Maryland Institute College of Art
Course / Program: graphic design ma
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Graphic Design / Digital / Visual Comm / Film / Architecture
My Location: Baltimore, United States
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The Rove of Madras is a living museum that takes visitors on a journey through time, unravelling the story of Madras and its transformation into the bustling metropolis of Chennai. Through interactive exhibits and multi-sensory installations, the museum brings the city to life rather than simply recounting dry historical facts. Understanding that personal storytelling resonates more than passive listening, the museum gives visitors tools to actively engage with the city's narrative. Visitors can leave behind their own memories and impressions of how their city relates to Chennai's journey. This two-way interaction enhances retention and allows visitors to feel connected to the evolving identity of the city. The Rove of Madras eschews the traditional museum model of clinical detachment. Instead, it uses visual, auditory, and hands-on exhibits to draw visitors into an intimate experience of the city's past and present. By designing for the senses, it brings history out of textbooks and into the hearts and minds of visitors.