Reading reviews may grant a better understanding of an exhibition, making the experience more enjoyable and beneficial to oneself...
From the information gathered, "Disobedient Objects" is supposedly about how 21st technology allow activists to express themselves in new ways. The main points within the exhibition is about social change, solidarity, direct action and the act of speaking out and expressing ones views on the establishment.
Some reviewers have mentioned that some of the contents displayed in the exhibition includes practical reaction to the their views, whilst some are utopian and unrealistic.
The objects are said to be made for that particular moment, spontaneous - at the same time, the objects are displayed in their sometimes tattered state. This depicts that this is a very "in-the-moment" exhibition that engaged the viewers into feeling connected to the work displayed. Some displays are considered as "motivated works", which displays bring a certain energy, as they are made with strong consequences in mind and the creators know they are putting themselves in harms way. It almost sounds as if some protesters appreciate the thrill of standing up for what they think is right and knowing that they are making a stand.
Other reviews believe that the artist's/activist's work mock the the authorities, whilst others utilise social media to convey and interpret their message further. The work is debated to have the widest audience, for everyone to see - Maybe in order to state their views, or to display how they have mocked the governments actions.
Some reviewers believe that 21st century technology has not been involved enough:
'...judging by this show, nothing technologically innovative looks particularly effective in a street protest.'
A question that would conclude this discussion is: How does Disobedient Objects change the way we view the objects when it is put into a museum/ how does the museum change when these objects are displayed? This is something to consider when viewing the exhibition for oneself.
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