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In general, the range of practitioners in the exhibition was not expected by these
practitioners. The remit of the exhibition was more expansive than they had
estimated. 5 (83%) stated they were surprised in some way. 3 (50%) were
surprised by the inclusion of ‘What’s Cooking Grandma?’ by Human Beans. The
researcher hoped that this question would indicate if the curatorial process had
included something that did not belong. This could also show where the limits
of disciplinary discourses might be, based on the works in the exhibition.
The Exhibition (actual experience)
The researcher enquired about how the actual exhibition met or did not meet
these expectations.
8. Did the exhibition live up to your expectations?
Practitioner 1 Yes. I was expecting more of a gallery
Practitioner 2 Yes, I think so.
Practitioner 3 I was delighted with how professional it had all been
organised and put up.
Practitioner 4 Because I really didn’t have too many, yes.
Practitioner 5 …yes, it lived up to the expectations and surprised me at the
same time
Practitioner 6 The exhibition worked well visually, within the limitations of
the space. I would have liked to make more links and
contacts than I did.
5 (83%) of these practitioners stated the exhibition lived up to or exceeded their
expectations. 2 (33%) participants indicated they were not entirely satisfied
with the conditions of the non-traditional exhibition space.
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