Boston from "Materials Lab" 2015

Editor: Here we have Fernanda Fragateiro's "Boston from 'Materials Lab'", a mixed media piece in a box. The juxtaposition of the clean, untouched wood panel with the collage feels almost confrontational. What ideas does it spark for you? Curator: The box and collage format is interesting. How does Fragateiro use the museum itself as a medium, reflecting on its role in shaping narratives around Boston's urban landscape? Editor: That's a great question. I hadn't considered the museum's perspective. Curator: Consider also the "Materials Lab" itself. How does this work engage with the history of urban planning and the politics embedded within architectural design? Editor: So, it's not just about Boston, but about how we study and represent cities? Curator: Precisely. The work invites us to question the authority and objectivity often associated with these representations. Editor: I see it now. It's a commentary on the politics of place! Curator: And the institution's role in that. Food for thought, indeed!