Thursday 17th October, 2-5pm
Group: Mark, Alexis, Myra, Arindam, Victoria
Takeaways from the workshop:
– I now question my previous assumptions of classification, Linnaeus versus Borges a huge surprise, it makes me reflect on classification and the assumption of them being correct throughout my life, and hence my kids
– I can now look critically at examples like The Encyclopaedia of Invisibility by Tavares Strachan with a wider gaze but also conscious even pieces of graphic design communication that look to reclassify, have their innate bias
– Rich discussion overall, excellent contribution by everyone
– Enjoyed interrogating Alexander Graham Bell kite photography, thinking creatively about societal groupings, involved societal systems, its assigned information and its impact on the associated societies, long list in response to the exercise making me think quite differently
– Our varied life experiences informed discussion, particular emphasis on equity and power within societies
– Marianne Wex example particularly interesting given ever persistent patriarchal biases worldwide
– Interesting, broader discussion regarding museums and their validity, ref equity and power, economy above
Action points: choose and book Archive Tour, start required reading.
