Today, I suddenly want to discuss the topic of collectivity. This semester, we are very lucky to be in the same group with the current group members, forming our own collective. Our collective name is 11:11, which I think is a very interesting name that makes me feel that we are eleven people united.
Here is our joint manifesto:
Respect – Respect everyones rights and voice
Speculative – Imaginative proposals, allows for experimental and investigative research
Communication – give feedback to each other positively and critically
Collaboration – Collaboration Over Hierarchy，every voice is equal.
Joyful – Entertainment and humour are also elements that curating needs to consider.
Experimental – We should have the courage to break the current restrictions, to broaden the concept of curators, and to put our ideas into completely new exhibitions.
Grassroots – Independent separate from major corporations and exists beyond external pressures
Accessible – eliminate barriers so that everyone can participate
Diverse/Inclusive – Strive for transparency in curatorial decision-making processes and embrace diversity.
Circular Economy – any profit made is put back into the collective.
Altruistic – for the good of the arts
After getting along with my classmates for so long, I also want to say my feelings. I am very happy to be one eleventh of this group, and the learning atmosphere of this group is very strong. Every time I explain my curatorial project, I can get a lot of useful advice, which makes my project more perfect. At the same time, I can learn a lot from learning about other people’s curatorial projects, and I am amazed at the breadth of their knowledge and how many different and special projects they can create.
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