Museums and art galleries are spaces where art and history come alive. The right lighting can significantly enhance the viewing experience, protect valuable artworks, and create a captivating atmosphere. Here are a few things you need to take note of when selecting a suitable light for your exhibition space:
Key Considerations for Art Lighting:
Color Accuracy: This is arguably the most important factor for art galleries. A Colour Rendering Index (CRI) of 90 or higher is ideal to ensure that the colours of artworks are rendered accurately to preserve the colour integrity of the artwork.
In addition to CRI, you will need to also pay attention to the Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT), which refers to the colour appearance of the LED light sources. The ideal CCT depends on the type of artwork and desired ambience. However a safe recommendation would be 3000K lights to create a warm light that accurately renders colors, minimising color distortion and ensuring a pleasant and comfortable viewing experience.
Light Intensity: The optimal brightness intensity for art galleries and museums depends on the type of artwork, the desired ambiance and conservation requirements. Here are some general guidelines on the illuminance level (lux) for reference:
Sensitive Materials: 50 lux (e.g., watercolors, textiles, and photographs)
Moderately Sensitive Materials: 200 lux (e.g., oil paintings and sculptures)
Less Sensitive Materials: 300 lux (e.g., ceramics, glass, and metal)
Art Preservation: UV radiation can damage artworks over time. Hence, it is recommended to opt for LED lights as they have lower emissions of harmful UV rays, and are much safer for artwork compared to traditional lighting sources like incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.
Glare Control: Minimising glare is essential to avoid eye strain and reflections on artwork surfaces for an enjoyable viewing experience for visitors. Having glare can also distort the appearance of colours which might affect the art piece's integrity. Consider lighting options with diffusers or recessed beam angle.
Flexibility and Control: Lastly, having a flexible lighting system is more important than you think. Museums and galleries frequently rotate exhibits. Hence having flexible lighting systems allow for easy adjustment of light levels, direction, and color temperature to accommodate different artworks and display configurations.
Brite's Lighting Solutions for Museums, Art Galleries and Exhibition Spaces:
Track Lighting: Versatile and customisable, the track light system can be easily shifted along the same track, making it a flexible option for your gallery's lighting. Plus the angles are also adjustable making it suitable for pieces of any sizes
Adjustable Spotlights: Ideal for focusing light on individual pieces of art, ensuring optimal viewing conditions. Brite's adjustable COB spot lights can be adjusted for various angles, shining the light beams exactly where you need it.
Wall Washers: This is a must to evenly illuminate large walls and murals, creating a dramatic and immersive experience for art lovers and enthusiasts.
Plus, all of our lighting products are crafted with CRI > 90, which makes it a suitable lighting fixture to accentuate your art pieces.
Why Choose Brite?
Premium Lighting Solutions: Here at Brite, we pride ourselves in only providing the highest quality of lighting to our customers. From the housing to the LED Chip, every little detail is designed to deliver an optimal lighting experience and long-lasting performance.
Custom Solutions: We can tailor our lighting solutions to meet your specific needs and requirements. We're not just a lighting company, but we are here to solve your lighting problems together with you.
Exceptional Customer Service: Having a good lighting experience starts with the first initial enquiry with us. We prioritise our customers needs and experience to ensure the process is as fuss-free and hassle-free as possible.
Experience the Difference and Illuminate Your Art Collection with Brite
Brite has been the leading and trusted supplier for lighting solutions in Singapore, and we continually strive to exceed expectations. Let our lighting experts create a personalised plan to illuminate your art collection. Contact Brite today for a free consultation!
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