PREFACE

This blog will be updated weekly and will include a brief overview along with a detailed record in PDF format. All content may be adjusted and modified before the final submission. The blog structure will remain largely consistent each week and typically include the following:

  • Key discussions and interesting insights from class
  • Progress, outlook, and reflections on personal tasks
  • Extended readings for the week

 

WEEK 1

This week marks the initial stage of the learning process. In the seminar, we exchanged our backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and expectations regarding curatorial practice.

For details, please see: week1

 

WEEK 2

This week, in the seminar, we exchanged opinions on collective collaboration.

For details, please see: week2

 

WEEK 3

This week, we had an initial discussion about the curatorial plan and exchanged opinions with each other.

For details, please see:  week3

 

Glossary of Terminology

As my studies progress, I have compiled a bilingual glossary of specialized terms related to anthropology and curating. This glossary may continue to expand and will eventually become a PDF file.

English English Definition
Curating 策展 The process of organizing, managing, and showcasing art or cultural objects to convey a specific theme or concept. 组织、管理和展示艺术作品或文化对象的过程，旨在传达特定的主题或概念。
Curatorial Practice 策展实践 The process by which curators research, select, and present art to create meaningful viewing experiences. 策展人通过研究、选择和展示艺术作品，创造有意义的观展体验的过程。
Exhibition Design 展览设计 The planning and layout of exhibition spaces, including artwork arrangement, lighting, and signage to enhance experience. 规划和布置展览空间，包括作品的布局、灯光和标牌，以增强观众体验。
Thematic Exhibition 主题展览 Exhibitions organized around a specific theme or concept to explore a particular issue or phenomenon in depth. 围绕特定主题或概念组织的展览，旨在深入探讨某一特定议题或现象。
Retrospective 回顾展 Exhibitions that showcase an artist’s work or a particular period to review their creative journey and style evolution. 集中展示某位艺术家或某个时期的作品，回顾其创作历程和风格演变。
Biennial 双年展 Large-scale international art exhibitions held every two years to highlight contemporary art trends. 每两年举办一次的大型国际艺术展览，展示当代艺术的最新发展和趋势。
Site-specific 场地特定 Artworks created specifically for a particular location, emphasizing its relationship with the environment. 为特定地点创作的艺术作品，强调与环境的关系和互动。
Critical Curating 批判性策展 A curatorial method that critically examines art, society, and cultural issues to provoke thought and dialogue. 以批判性视角审视艺术、社会和文化问题的策展方法，旨在引发观众的思考和讨论。
Institutional Critique 体制批判 The critique of art institutions, power structures, and cultural systems through exhibitions or art practices. 通过艺术作品或展览，对艺术机构、权力结构和文化体制进行批评和反思。
Participatory Art 参与式艺术 Art forms that invite viewers to directly participate in the creation or exhibition process, emphasizing interaction and collaboration. 邀请观众直接参与创作或展览过程的艺术形式，强调互动性和共同创作。
Immersive Experience 沉浸式体验 An exhibition design approach that uses spatial, multimedia, and sensory interaction to immerse viewers in the content. 通过空间设计、多媒体和感官互动，让观众全方位感受展览内容，增强参与感。
Digital Curation 数字策展 Curating and displaying artworks using digital technologies (e.g., virtual reality, augmented reality) to expand accessibility. 利用数字技术（如虚拟现实、增强现实）策划和展示艺术作品，拓展观展方式。
Decolonial Curating 去殖民化策展 A curatorial approach that challenges the impact of colonial histories, emphasizing marginalized cultures and voices. 通过展览挑战殖民历史的影响，强调被边缘化的文化和声音，促进多元化和包容性。
Relational Aesthetics 关系美学 A focus on how artworks establish social relationships between people, emphasizing the social function of art. 关注艺术作品如何通过互动建立人与人之间的社会关系，强调艺术的社会功能。
Curatorial Statement 策展声明 A curator’s written explanation of the exhibition’s theme, concept, and selection of works to help viewers understand the context and intention. 策展人对展览主题、概念和作品选择的阐述，帮助观众理解展览的背景和意图。

 

Temporary Notes: How can I make this portfolio more academic? It seems to have turned into a reflection journal, which might be due to the current reading load and lack of professional knowledge. What are some ways to improve this?

This week, in the seminar, we exchanged opinions on collective collaboration.
This week marks the initial stage of the learning process. In the seminar, we exchanged our backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and expectations regarding curatorial practice.