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Bisa Abewa Art Museum lighting installation

Museum Lighting Case Study

Lighting history with care.

A considered lighting system for Bisa Abewa Art Museum—designed to reveal every detail while protecting the work.

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Takoradi, Ghana · Museum Lighting

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The Commission

Bring the art to life. Preserve it for the years ahead.

DextDee Studios was commissioned to illuminate the curated collection at Bisa Abewa Art Museum. The system was designed around the viewer, the artwork and the room—controlling glare and shadows, preserving accurate color and using LED light to reduce harmful UV exposure.

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The Lighting Brief

Light that serves the art.

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Glare Control

Fixture position, shielding and diffusion keep reflections from competing with the work.

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Shadow Control

Beam angles reduce viewer shadows and unwanted spill from neighboring displays.

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Color Balance

Custom gels and balanced LED output reveal the intended material and color.

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LED Preservation

Low-UV LED sources help protect sensitive objects from long-term fading.

The Completed Installation

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A room-wide lighting language that guides attention without distracting from the collection.

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The Method

How we solved the room.

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Study the Collection
We reviewed each object, surface, viewing angle and the architecture around it.
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Map the Viewer
We considered sightlines, movement and where shadows or glare would appear.
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Shape & Balance
We selected optics, diffusion and color treatment for every display.
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Test & Support
We refined the installation on site and remain available as exhibits evolve.

Bisa Abewa Art Museum illuminated gallery

Continuing Care

The installation ended. The partnership didn’t.

When a new artifact enters the museum or a display moves, DextDee continues to help the lighting serve the collection at its best.

Project Result

The work, seen differently.

“The completed installation gives every object clearer presence while allowing the gallery to feel calm, coherent and respectful of its history.”
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