Peer Discussion：
At the beginning of the class, our teacher asked us to give examples of different curatorial formats and share an exhibition experience, analyzing whether it was a solo or group exhibition. I recalled a small online photography exhibition I had seen before, but at the time, I hadn’t paid much attention to the curator or the curatorial format. This discussion made me realize that these are important aspects I should focus on when visiting exhibitions in the future.
My classmates shared many fascinating exhibitions, but the one that left the deepest impression on me was a presentation on Qiu Zhijie’s exhibition Waiting for a Rain in Shenzhen. The exhibition featured Chinese characters that only became visible when it rained. I had never seen such a curatorial approach before—it was both innovative and deeply connected to the local climate, making it an unforgettable experience.
Reflecting further, I recalled my visit to the Chichu Art Museum in Japan. Since Monet’s Water Lilies is displayed inside, a pond was designed at the museum entrance, allowing real water lilies to bloom in the summer. This created a striking connection between the artwork and the natural environment, making the exhibition experience even more immersive. This approach to curating, which integrates art with its surroundings, intrigued me, and I would love to explore this concept further.
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