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[log in to unmask] writes: >What I do not understand is the notion stated in category c), >"stand-alone exhibits." > >I do not understand how an artifact can be "self-explanatory" as a >research presentation. A book is an artefact, as is a video, as is a museum A knife is a relatively simple artefact which can explain some things about itself to some audiences but it has its limitations. The excellent Royal Armouries Museum near here in the city of Leeds, has many well considered rich exhibits which explain, for example, the process of producing and using Japanese swords. I am sure that was the kind of thing in Alex Robertson's mind in the call for exhibits, which is an experimental project intended to see if anybody is producing such things. Whether the call will result in any exhibits, or whether they are refereeable remains to be seen. But it is an idea worth putting to the test. I feel sure that the DRS Council will take great care to ensure that the usual criteria for research are employed in the refereeing process. very best wishes from Sheffield Chris Rust ******************************************* Professor Chris Rust Art and Design Research Centre Sheffield Hallam University UK [log in to unmask] tel +44 114 225 2706 fax +44 114 225 2603 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8UZ, UK