Alabaster-gips 

Editor: Here we have a vial of "Alabaster-gips" made by W. Buchner, of Munich. It's displayed with color and grayscale calibration charts. What's striking is how this raw material, in its scientific display, becomes an artifact. What do you make of it? Curator: It makes me wonder about the politics of display. By isolating and presenting this material, the museum asserts a certain authority. Who gets to decide what's worthy of preservation and study? It raises questions about how institutions shape our understanding of art itself. Editor: So, it's not just about the material, but the context it's given? Curator: Precisely. Museums aren't neutral spaces; they actively construct meaning through selection and presentation. It makes you consider the power dynamics at play. Editor: That's a really interesting way to look at it, I never thought about it like that. Curator: It's vital to remember the museum is more than just a container. It's a site of active interpretation and influence.