What defines an exhibition: theme, selection, sequence and audience experience

What this note covers

1. What makes something an exhibition
2. Types of exhibitions and what each is for
3. Theme and curatorial intention as the organising idea
4. Selection and the relationships between artworks
5. Sequence, layout and the audience experience
6. Analysing the exhibitions you visit this year
7. How this is examined and what separates a top-band answer

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes