Art galleries and exhibitions: archiving shows in 3D

Galleries book VirtualSpace for a reason museums discovered years ago: the show is the asset, and it disappears at de-install. A Virtual Space is the record that survives it.

Who uses the archive

• Artists keep an installed view of their work for portfolios and grant applications, with the room's scale intact.
• Curators reference previous hangs when planning the next one and share layouts with lenders.
• Collectors and press who could not attend walk the show remotely; tags carry wall labels, prices and audio.
• Universities archive thesis exhibitions so every graduating class has a permanent installed record.

Capturing art well

Lighting is left as the gallery set it, and the Spatialist plans scan positions so each work gets a straight-on view for the highlights reel. Reflective glazing and dark rooms need extra scan points; tell us which pieces matter most. Space Stills exported from the model give installation photographs without a separate photo shoot.

Rights and access

Tours can be public, unlisted or password-protected, and individual works can be blurred if an artist withholds permission. Most galleries publish the tour the week the show opens and keep it live after close.