Just as an aside,
I feel that some of the conversation has gotten beyond my ability to
comment. For the most part, my question has to do with the establishment of
precedents in dealing with these matters. I do agree that the discussion
has gotten to a point where the curators of the ZKM show really should
address current commentary.
On the other hand, I feel that frontally 'pushing back' is a last-position
option, but one that is not qithout exception. Thinking about the form of
the exhibition, one could engage tactically - e.g. if it is a WIKI, then go
and change it, and let the histories change ofver the next few months.
Create a critical counter-site, etc. It could actually be much stonger, and
actually more fun, if there were a counter-satire.
Lastly, I just want to ask a couple questions in regard to precedence. In
many ways, the arts community is usually under- , and often under siege.
This may be an American viewpoint, but I'm usually loath to promote conflict
within our community unless absolutely necessary. Also, this relates to the
value of optimum relations between all our colleagues, organizations, etc,
like LEONARDO/OLATS * ZKM so that we can help promote our genres the best we
can.
I hope you can appreciate my viewpoint, as I understand the harm that can be
inflicted by anger and misunderstandings all too well. I hope that this can
be worked out through negotiation or maybe even a little satirical counter-
commentary in good fun.
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