_________The word stanchion has appeared in eight articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Sept. 21 in “Glenstone, a Private Art Xanadu, Invests $200 Million in a Public Vision” by Robin Pogrebin:Glenstone aims to admit about 400 people a day, to ensure that visitors can have a contemplative experience. Instagram photos are discouraged indoors, where the space has a naturally lit, Zen-like serenity, with benches for resting designed by Mr. Puryear and meandering paths. Indeed, the collectors said they wanted plenty of breathing room — no “Mona Lisa” crowds or selfie sticks, very little wall text and no stanchions forcing people to keep their distance from the art. The message to visitors is clear. “Allow that to be your primary experience.”

Source: New York Times March 18, 2019 06:00 UTC