There are two things I am particularly looking for or concerned with when I visit an art gallery when reviewing a show for this publication. The first centres on how the work on display can provide stimulus for students (from primary right up through secondary to sixth-form students), the level of engagement that could be expected or hoped for. Given an average day, and average group of students, will they end the day feeling inspired, captivated, enchanted even?
The second comes from approaching the exhibition from the point of view of the teacher. Will it provide enough material for a sustained and productive series of classroom-based activities that will be successful? But I am also mindful of other, less-formal requirements; will my colleagues (again on what might be a long, complicated, very wet or rather hot day) feel as though all that effort and time has been worthwhile? It’s good when the