Engineering Art Into a Touring Experience

• Tasked with teching, installing, and modifying an 18,000 sq. ft. exhibit showcasing Jean-Michel Basquiat’s never-before-seen work.

• Project was originally designed as a single, non-traveling installation, requiring innovative solutions to make it mobile.

• Needed to maintain the highest standards of scenic, lighting, and audio design without ever handling the artwork itself.

• Reconfiguring the show between NY and LA demanded extensive on-site modifications to fit different floor plans—without compromising artistic integrity.

Building the Canvas for an Icon

• Worked hand-in-hand with production shops, architects, and designers to engineer every detail for safe transport and seamless reassembly.

• Cataloged and protected all scenic elements in NY—ensuring they traveled safely and efficiently.

• Provided high-end finish work and technical oversight so that every lighting cue, scenic detail, and audio element met the artist’s—and the client’s—vision.

• Collaborated closely with the client team to reconfigure layouts and execute complex on-site changes, making each space Basquiat-ready.

A Masterpiece, Twice Over

• Successfully launched the show in both NY and LA—delivering Basquiat’s work to new audiences while upholding design and safety standards.

• Reinforced Odeum’s reputation for excellence in high-end, high-profile art installations.

• Created a blueprint for transforming static, high-value art exhibits into tour-ready experiences—without losing their soul.