The Floating Heads

We have been approached by someone with a view to maybe making a new computer system to do with the Museums. I decided that as research, I should go across to the Kelvingrove as it's only a few minutes from the office and I love going there when I'm stressed out.

Anyway, I thought the Floating Heads display would make a good blip as it's my favourite installation at the museum. I decided to have another google to see what they're all about and here is the answer...

The display was created by Sophie Cave and the concept for the heads was to create an installation that encapsulates the word expression, the theme chosen by Glasgow Museum's for one half of the museum when it opened after it's re-furbishment.

Like a release of balloons, the heads bring lightness and humour to a grand building, lifting visitors heads and acting as a draw to the upstairs galleries.

It was inspired by the varied collection of marble busts at the museum, and the heads are a playful homage to Victorian sculpture galleries.