Research as exhibition and exhibition as research: The curatorial process of “Asian youth in public spaces”
This article examines the challenges encountered and insights gained in the curatorial process of ‘Asian youth in public spaces’ (2021), a photography exhibition based on the project GENEsYs (ULB). More specifically, I engage in a blend of reflective practice and retrospective theorising concerning...
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2024
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| Acceso en línea: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Sumario: | This article examines the challenges encountered and insights gained in the curatorial process of ‘Asian youth in public spaces’ (2021), a photography exhibition based on the project GENEsYs (ULB). More specifically, I engage in a blend of reflective practice and retrospective theorising concerning the curation and circulation of the exhibition. Firstly, I delve into the challenges of managing and arranging the curated materials, a heterogeneous group of 41 photographs taken by researchers with different disciplinary backgrounds. Theoretical and ethical dilemmas arose during the process, requiring careful negotiation to ensure that the exhibition served as a platform for critical engagement rather than perpetuating harmful stereotypes or misunderstandings. Secondly, I explore two aspects of curatorial inquiry that emerged as the exhibition travelled to various institutions, namely “curatorship as research” and “exhibitions as research”. Shown to different academic communities, ‘Asian youth in public spaces’ served as a dynamic platform for discussion and debate, generating a “research surplus” also due to the events that surrounded its circulation. This article aims to shed light on the intricacies involved in both curating and disseminating the exhibition, underscoring its capacity as a space for critical examination and intellectual interaction. |
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