1. Anxiety and excitement

This is the first time I have taken this course. I am full of trepidation, but also a little excited. I am trepidation because I have never had the opportunity to independently and comprehensively try to plan an exhibition project before, and I am excited because this is an interesting thing. Studying this course will allow me to produce my own curatorial plan like a real curator during my student years, which makes me very excited.

2. Thoughts from my sharing

In the first class, the teacher asked us to discuss in groups and talk about the exhibitions that impressed us recently. I shared the exhibition Women in Revolt that I saw in the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh. When I shared, I mentioned that “women should not be trapped in the trivialities of the family, but should be more involved in their personal careers”, but the feedback from the tutor was beyond my expectation. She told me that “labor can have many interpretations. Housework and personal career are both forms of labor, and they should be equal.”

After she made this comment, I realized for the first time that although I have always been interested in feminism and hope that society can develop more towards gender equality, I still inadvertently have a discriminatory attitude towards housework. This made me realize that there may be many people like me who have subconscious discrimination against women, but they don’t realize it. The sharing in class made me realize that feminism is an interesting topic that can be developed.

3. Thoughts from listening

In addition, I also benefited a lot from listening to other students’ sharing. First of all, I found that different students were interested in different exhibition themes. There were 10 students in our group, but none of the themes they chose were similar or repeated. For example, some people focus on the value of objects, some focus on cutting-edge technology, and some reflect and think about unique cultures, which makes me feel the profound differences between individuals.

Secondly, I also realized that art exhibitions are not only a space for displaying works, but also a place for the exchange of ideas. Everyone shows their unique views and experiences through their feelings about the exhibition. These different views make me realize that art is not only a formal creation but also a collision and reflection of ideas. It can help us understand the relationship between society, culture, and individuals from a broader perspective.

Although I still seem to be a little confused about my exhibition plan so far, I believe that with the help of teachers and my own efforts, it will be presented little by little!

Hi, Week1 was a great fun / Jiaying Lyu / Curating (2024-2025)[SEM2] by is licensed under a