The Dramaturgy of Space: A Bridge Between Scenography and Museography
The principles of scenic space and theatrical scenography are fully applicable to museographic spaces. Since the beginning of my career, stage projects have been an essential laboratory where I have explored how to tell stories through space, light, and objects. Dramaturgy, understood as the art of constructing a narrative that guides the audience, is the common thread that connects these disciplines, forming the foundation for applying theatrical principles to the design of exhibitions and museographic projects.
Since 1991, my theatrical scenography projects have intertwined with museographic proposals, considering the latter not as a mere arrangement of objects but as the creation of narrative spaces that integrate multiple languages —visual, auditory, textual, and emotional— to convey stories and bring objects' context to life. The dramaturgy of space allows both on stage and in museums for the audience to be an active part of the experience, navigating through narratives designed to move, inform, and transform.
Graphic design, in turn, acts as the “skin” that envelops and defines each proposal. Just as in theatre, painting can complete the atmosphere of a scene, in museography, graphic design provides identity and character to the exhibition. This is combined with other languages, such as audiovisual elements and lighting, which not only highlight objects or performers but also enrich the narrative and create an immersive atmosphere.
This integrative approach, where dramaturgy serves as the central axis uniting scenography and museography, and where disciplines such as graphic design, lighting, and audiovisuals are essential, defines my career. Each project becomes a choral work where every element contributes to bringing the space to life and connecting uniquely with the audience.
