As museums rush to produce virtual content during the COVID-19 crisis, many are
opting to create virtual exhibitions using apps like Smartify, online viewing platforms
such as Google Art and Culture, architectural rendering programs like AutoCAD, and
even 3D modeling software designed for real estate agents. Though we may not have a
choice between physical and virtual gallery spaces at this moment, what is gained and
what is lost as we mount our exhibitions online? Are there alternative strategies to
connect the public with our collections and exhibition programs under this “new normal” of
physical isolation?