Sheet of Calculations 

Editor: Here we have "Sheet of Calculations" by an anonymous artist from the British School. It seems to be a simple sheet of paper with numbers and a sketch, but I’m curious about its place in the Tate collection. What’s significant about preserving something like this? Curator: It raises fascinating questions about what we value and why. Is it art because it's in a museum, or does its presence in a museum change our perception of its artistic merit? Perhaps this calculation relates to another artwork. Editor: So, its value lies not in its aesthetic quality, but more in the context it provides? Curator: Exactly! Think about the institutional power in play here. The Tate's decision to preserve and display this calculation elevates it, prompting us to consider its role in a broader historical and artistic narrative. What stories might this scrap of paper tell? Editor: That's a great perspective; it really makes you consider the power of institutions in shaping art history. Curator: Precisely, and how even the most unassuming objects can offer insights into the art world's social and political dynamics.