This is the core thesis of the exhibition:
The primary paradox of any art exhibition is its transience. Curators spend years negotiating loans and arranging lighting for a show that may only last three months. Once the crates are packed and the walls are repainted, the exhibition physically ceases to exist. EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
In the digital age, where a high-resolution image can be shared globally in milliseconds, the physical art object finds a resilient companion in an unexpected format: the book. Specifically, the . Far from being a dying relic of the pre-internet era, the exhibition catalogue has evolved into a critical pillar of art historical documentation, a curatorial tool, and a collectible artifact in its own right. This is the core thesis of the exhibition: