New Contemporary Art Museum for Gibraltar opening in 2025
[아츠앤컬쳐] 2025년 가을 지브롤터에 Fortress House가 개관 예정이다. 박물관의 컬렉션은 개인과 사회의 관계 및 정체성을 형성하는 요건을 탐구한다. Fortress House는 지브롤터 구시가지의 옛 식민지 시대 건물에 활력을 불어넣었다.
지브롤터, 2024년 3월 14일 - 2025년 가을에 개장하는 Fortress House는 지브롤터의 문화 경관에 큰 도움이 될 새로운 현대 미술관이다. 유서 깊은 구시가지 중심부에 위치한 2,700m² 규모의 이 건물은 현지 Gamma Architects사의 주도 하에 개조 및 확장 공사가 진행 중이다. 18세기 지브롤터 주지사의 거주지로 사용되었던 이 식민지 시대 건축 보석은 지브롤터에 남아 있는 마지막 건물 중 하나다.
헨리 리틀(Henry Little) 감독 하에 Fortress House는 지브롤터 시민의 요구에 부응하는 문화적 표지의 역할을 맡는다. 박물관은 지역적 영향력을 넘어 이웃 국가 및 기관과의 실질적인 문화 교류를 도모하고 협력과 대화의 정신을 육성할 준비가 되어 있을 것입니다. 헨리 리틀 감독은 "Fortress House는 문화적 목적지로서 지브롤터의 새로운 유산을 만들고 창조 경제에 크게 기여함으로써 이 지역 최초의 중추적인 역할을 할 것입니다."라고 말하였다.
콜렉션과 프로그래밍
박물관 프로그램의 중심은 영구 컬렉션이다. 주로 1970년 이후의 현대 미술로 구성되어 있으며 개인과 사회의 관계 및 정체성을 형성하는 압력을 다루는 작품에 중점을 두고 있다. Louise Bourgeois, Michael Craig-Martin, Tracey Emin, Lucian Freud, Antony Gormley, Jenny Holzer, Alex Katz, Hew Locke, Sarah Lucas, Zanele Muholi, Bruce Nauman, Shirin Neshat, Grayson Perry, Paula와 같은 유명 예술가들의 작품이 포함되어 있고, 레고(Rego), 신디 셔먼(Cindy Sherman), 키키 스미스(Kiki Smith), 레베카 워렌(Rebecca Warren) 등이 있다. 영구 컬렉션의 작품 대부분은 여성 예술가들의 작품이며 Fortress House의 전시 프로그램은 보다 포괄적인 미술사적 서술을 육성할 것이다.
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GIBRALTAR, 14 MARCH 2024 - Opening in Autumn 2025, Fortress House is a new contemporary art museum that will be a major addition to the cultural landscape of Gibraltar. Situated in the heart of the historic old town and spanning 2,700 square metres, the building is undergoing refurbishment and expansion masterminded by local architecture firm Gamma Architects. Once used as an 18th-century residence for the Governor of Gibraltar, this colonial-era architectural gem is one of the last buildings of its kind in the city. Under the leadership of Director Henry Little, Fortress House takes on the role of a cultural beacon, responding to the needs of the citizens of Gibraltar. Extending beyond its local influence, the museum will be poised to cultivate substantial cultural exchanges with neighbouring countries and institutions, fostering a spirit of collaboration and dialogue. “Fortress House will play a pivotal role as the first of its kind in the territory, forging a new legacy for Gibraltar as a cultural destination and contributing significantly toits creative economy.” — Henry Little, Director |
Collection and programmingThe centrepiece of the museum’s programming is its permanent collection. Primarily comprised of contemporary art from 1970 onwards, it focuses on works addressing the individual’s relationship with society and the pressures that shape identity. It includes works by renowned artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Michael Craig-Martin, Tracey Emin, Lucian Freud, Antony Gormley, Jenny Holzer, Alex Katz, Hew Locke, Sarah Lucas, Zanele Muholi, Bruce Nauman, Shirin Neshat, Grayson Perry, Paula Rego, Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith and Rebecca Warren, among others. The majority of works in the permanent collection are by women artists and Fortress House’s exhibition program will foster a more inclusive art historical narrative. The museum will set world-class standards for curation, collection, and visitor experience by presenting its permanent collection through a dynamic programme of displays and exhibitions, with plans to work with guest curators. The rotation of displays over time ensures a comprehensive representation of the collection, introducing new perspectives and fostering ongoing conversations. Future programming includes plans for solo exhibitions, thematic surveys and collection displays loaned from other private institutions. The museum's commitment extends beyond exhibitions to its 200 square metre arts centre Fortress Studio, equipped with facilities for art workshops, courses, and talks. This centre aims to offer a hands-on creative experience, ensuring accessibility through educational programming catering to all age groups. Collaborations with local schools, businesses and communities will form a cornerstone of the museum's outreach, providing individuals with opportunities to acquire new skills and cultivate their art-related interests. 
Architecture, location & designFortress House’s architecture will reinvigorate the historical Georgian building through sustainable design and adaptive reuse with contemporary additions, preserving traditional features such as rhombus tiling and grand fireplaces. The museum will have multiple entrances to ensure visibility and accessibility for all. With gallery space occupying the top three floors of the building, Fortress House will have capacity to accommodate ambitious exhibitions with space for large-scale works. Each gallery is designed with state-of-the-art conservation conditions and lighting systems, four-metre-high ceilings, and large volumes. The northwest gallery room on the first floor will especially stand out, with a dramatic double height space intended for the display of monumental installations. 
The rooftop of the building will continue the displays of art throughout the building, complete with a sculpture garden and terrace. The garden will have open views of the local scenery. Additionally, the garden will also act as a connecting link to Gibraltar’s “Green Lung”, contributing to the government’s climate change strategy to produce more green spaces to reduce air pollution in the local environment. “It is an honour to work on Fortress House, a building that plays an important role in Gibraltar’s history and culture. Being part of a practice and team that is locally rooted, it was extremely rewarding to reinvigorate a building with strong historical significance to the region, bringing it into the present as a contemporary art museum.” 지브롤터, 2022. 사진 제공: Sky Tech. Gamma Architects 및 Fortress House 제공 |