Peer Review of MISTY

I think your blog is quite professional and of a high standard, with very well thought of details and a very good overview of the literature and past investigations. “Temporal Trace” is a very interesting theme, and I can’t wait to visit your curatorial exhibition.

The visit to the National Galleries Scotland and the interview with Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev were a good start, and your analysis of the artworks A Line Made by Walking and Creative Terrains in the Week1 Blog both reflect your unique thinking about humanism and the relationship between humans and the world which was an excellent work, And I believe it has influenced your subsequent work as well. In the Week2 blog, you discussed the process of consideration of curatorial themes. From death-related themes to digital art themes, you list detailed artist research and show your own thinking, which made me benefit from reading it. I think when you talk about the coexistence of physical art (paintings and installations) and video art, you can incorporate some examples of what you have observed in real life with actual cases. And when you talk about the different states of the experiential and real nature of these arts, it would make it easier for the reader to understand it if you could include some images of past research and artistic activity. The visit to Talbot Rice Gallery in Week3 was a great demonstration of the elements of realistic curation. I appreciate that you didn’t just document your visit to the gallery, but offered your own critical reflections, and your mention of your love for immersive learning made me empathetic

In the Curatorial Rationale, you have divided the exhibition into four different thematic sections that explore collective memories and their long-term effects. “Temporal Trace” has a profound impact on memory and our developmental processes, and I think it is a very meaningful theme. In addition, I think your curatorial vision of creating a more inclusive and just society that respects and honors the diversity of the human experience is also a great idea. In the Week4 Blog, you subdivided the curation specifically into 9 modules, this granular distinction could lead a significant increase in productivity. I think that in the part of Collecting artworks, it is possible to be more refined in how to collect the corresponding materials more completely because of the difference between the way of organization and personal preferences. And in the Create a narrative section, you mentioned using artifacts and data to construct a narrative of the participants’ experiences and perspectives. The way how these data are collected and presented can be further described. It would be great if you could add some examples of other artists in the descriptions. The 3D Dimensonz of your project is unparalleled and I am sure it will help you a lot in your curatorial work.

Your blog in Week6 shows your thoughts on the location of the exhibition, and I really appreciate that you included some pictures of the site, which gave me a very visual sense of how great your locations were. Your thoughts on virtual games are also very interesting, and the reference to the artist Amalia Ulmand showed your understanding and research on virtual art, which I think is highly feasible work.

Your perception of audience participation mainly highlights the construction of the audience’s live experience and sense of community, and this part of understanding can be generalized to other curatorial activities and is highly universal. Overall, your blog is a good presentation of your research process during the semester, and very clearly demonstrates your curatorial themes and curatorial approach. I have benefited greatly from reading your blog. I think it would be perfect if you could add some of the roles and tasks you played in the teamwork. I am looking forward to seeing your complete work and final curation.