Excavating Identity: The Significance of Soil Exhibitions for Understanding Place

Jacqueline McIntosh (), Bruno Marques, Philippe Campays and Carles Martinez-Almoyna
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Jacqueline McIntosh: Wellington School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, P.O. Box 600, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Bruno Marques: Wellington School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, P.O. Box 600, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Philippe Campays: Wellington School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, P.O. Box 600, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Carles Martinez-Almoyna: Wellington School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, P.O. Box 600, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 7, 1-23

Abstract: Exhibition design, as a powerful medium of communication and interpretation, can reveal the hidden richness and regional identity embedded within the subterranean layers of soil. This research explores the artistic potential of soil, a resource often overlooked and buried beneath urban infrastructure. By showcasing the unique textures, colours, and structures of soil through carefully curated exhibitions, we can foster a deeper understanding of place and challenge the homogenisation of our urban landscapes. Reflecting on four soil exhibitions, including 2D and 3D displays as well as interactive gallery exhibitions, this research reflects on the potential of exhibitions to convey a message. This approach not only informs aesthetic decisions but also promotes the development of an authentic regional aesthetic, rooted in the very earth beneath our feet.

Keywords: exhibitions; soils; place identity; authenticity; critical regionalism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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