Deliberates on the various possibilities for educational and conversational interactions at the interface of an exhibition, shaped and mediated by curators, including mid-twentieth century experimental shows produced by Jermayne MacAgy (Goldsmith), working with structures of inclusion/exclusion as part of the curatorial medium (Uchill), and the display of fake artifacts based on familiar myths to encourage dialogues and educational activities with an audience (Filipovic).
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