Melissa Ratliff Explores Alternative Book Forms in Contemporary Art Session

In the second part of a session examining curation and exhibition practices, Melissa Ratliff presented her work titled 'Breathing Books in, Breathing Books Out.' The discussion focused on identifying departures from traditional book formats through various artistic approaches including digital text interventions, collaborative writing projects, sculptural workshops, performance installations, lectures, poetry readings, and audio essays. This exploration occurred within the context of the educational turn in contemporary art, seeking to understand how exhibition formats can function as alternative forms of publication.