Caroline Campbell describes planning a major loan exhibition as a “herculean effort” that can take years. Based on what you have read, what are two reasons these projects can be extremely difficult?
A Loan exhibitions require tedious negotiation between the museums, which can take years.
B There are many complex decisions to be agreed on even after artwork loans are arranged.
C People involved in the negotiations usually get so frustrated that they give up and start all over.
D Museums loan artwork collections only at certain times of the year when heavy crowds are expected.
E Museums generally do not have anyone in charge of researching planned exhibitions.
The correct answer is A and B.
Explanation:
A. Loan exhibitions require tedious negotiation between the museums, which can take years. This highlights the extensive discussions and deliberations necessary to agree on the terms of the loans, which can be a lengthy process due to the interests and concerns of various institutions.
B. There are many complex decisions to be agreed on even after artwork loans are arranged. This emphasizes that even after agreements are made regarding what art will be loaned, there are still numerous logistical and curatorial decisions that must be resolved for the exhibition to be successful.
Both points illustrate the challenging nature of organizing loan exhibitions.