comparison with your draft storyline
In my draft storyline, I used a traditional concept in China called „Datong“, trying to engage the art to intervene in a global crisis and let the audience make some reflection.
documenta 15 has already well expressed this point, for both the concept of Lumbung and the curatorial team is multi-ethnic, that’s why we could feel the multicultural atmosphere during the exhibition tour. Diversified samples that are based on local art practice are able to make their own voices heard, which is exactly my idea of „Datong“.
what did you expect, what happened, and what was surprising
On the tour, I expected to engage in the documenta as much as I could, which did happen for we have been toured to the exhibition hall, the streets, the square, and most surprisingly, even the subway and the archive room. Kassel is everywhere in the city and we also engage in most of those parts, which was so impressive.
what was irritating
If we could take courses on site, it would be wonderful. But we have already tried our best, so this is not too much irritating.
other critical reflection
Art museums made a critical role when it comes to Urban Renewal. Previous research has focused on how the construction of art museums builds the image of the city through its exterior architecture and how it drives tourism
