The Parrish Art Museum takes inspiration from the natural environment and artistic life of Long Island’s East End. The museum is home to an impressive permanent collection of American art that includes pieces by Chuck Close, Dan Flavin, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein and Jackson Pollock.

The Museum fosters connections among visitors, art, and artists through collection, educational initiatives, and programs, while it thrives to become a destination for cultural engagement, an inspiration for the local, the nation, and the world.

The new building is inspired by the light, water, and sky that create the unique atmosphere of the region. The sky-lit galleries recreate the light and proportions of the typical artist’s studio in the region.

It was essential that the signage system reflects the purity and simplicity of the architecture and preserve intimate visitor experience with the art collection.

During the museum’s construction period, collaboration with a team from Herzog de Muron and Precision Sign provided insights in developing the design concept for wayfinding and usher the project through implementation. 

The Parrish Art Museum takes inspiration from the natural environment and artistic life of Long Island’s East End. The museum is home to an impressive permanent collection of American art that includes pieces by Chuck Close, Dan Flavin, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein and Jackson Pollock.

The Museum fosters connections among visitors, art, and artists through  collection, educational initiatives, and programs, while it thrives to become a destination for cultural engagement, an inspiration for the local, the nation, and the world.

The building is inspired by the light, water, and sky that create the unique atmosphere of the region. The sky-lit galleries recreate the light and proportions of the typical artist’s studio in the region.

It was essential that the signage system reflects the purity and simplicity of the architecture and preserve intimate visitor experience with the art collection.

During the museum’s construction period, collaboration with a team from Herzog de Muron and Precision Sign provided insights in developing the design concept for wayfinding and usher the project through implementation. 

The Parrish Art Museum takes inspiration from the natural environment and artistic life of Long Island’s East End. The museum is home to an impressive permanent collection of American art that includes pieces by Chuck Close, Dan Flavin, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein and Jackson Pollock.

The Museum fosters connections among visitors, art, and artists through collection, educational initiatives, and programs, while it thrives to become a destination for cultural engagement, an inspiration for the local, the nation, and the world.

The building is inspired by the light, water, and sky that create the unique atmosphere of the region. The sky-lit galleries recreate the light and proportions of the typical artist’s studio in the region.

It was essential that the signage system reflects the purity and simplicity of the architecture and preserve intimate visitor experience with the art collection.

During the museum’s construction period, collaboration with a team from Herzog de Muron and Precision Sign provided insights in developing the design concept for wayfinding and usher the project through implementation.

Materiality of the architecture informed the selection of the color palette which is limited to white, black, and neutral gray in order to create a visual harmony in the open gallery space.

The signage system was designed to have the natural skylight play a major role, casting light and gentle shadows on white walls that shape the form of signage letters.

Materiality of the architecture informed the selection of the color palette which is limited to white, black, and neutral gray in order to create a harmony in the open gallery space.

The signage system was designed to have the natural skylight play a major role, casting light and gentle shadows on white walls that shape the form of signage letters.

Materiality of the architecture informed the selection of the color palette which is limited to white, black, and neutral gray in order to create a harmony in the open gallery space.

The signage system was designed to have the natural skylight play a major role, casting light and gentle shadows on white walls that shape the form of signage letters.

The idea of dialogue between “permanent” and “temporary" signage was also materialized. At the museum reception, temporary information such as “Programs” and “On View” are printed on plain sheets of artist paper whereas permanent information like “Admission” is printed on a heavier paper stock in distinguishing their function through materiality.

The idea of dialogue between “permanent” and “temporary" signage was also materialized.At the museum reception, temporary information such as “Programs” and “On View” are printed on plain sheets of artist paper whereas permanent information like “Admission” printed on a heavier paper stock in distinguishing their function through materiality.

The idea of dialogue between “permanent” and “temporary" signage was also materialized.At the museum reception, temporary information such as “Programs” and “On View” are printed on plain sheets of artist paper whereas permanent information like “Admission” printed on a heavier paper stock in distinguishing their function through materiality.