Tagging gives us the opportunity to add our version of the event or item viewed. There are definitely uneducated people who will tag with bad data but seeing something through another’s eyes gives an exhibitor a slant that can only enhance his idea about how the event or items is perceived and can be an opportunity to revise or correct the misconception. Calling it “social tagging” gives the process a less antagonistic perspective, keeping opinions as light or small talk, maybe even in a questioning way of commenting. The opportunity to find a piece of art based on my perception of its interpretation is a huge advantage not only to me but also to the artist and the museum holding the art.
April 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM
FYI: The link for Peter Samis, “Visual Velcro: Hooking the Visitor” leads to MacArthur’s article.
April 11, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Tagging gives us the opportunity to add our version of the event or item viewed. There are definitely uneducated people who will tag with bad data but seeing something through another’s eyes gives an exhibitor a slant that can only enhance his idea about how the event or items is perceived and can be an opportunity to revise or correct the misconception. Calling it “social tagging” gives the process a less antagonistic perspective, keeping opinions as light or small talk, maybe even in a questioning way of commenting. The opportunity to find a piece of art based on my perception of its interpretation is a huge advantage not only to me but also to the artist and the museum holding the art.