What is the lens that the author is looking through? What is the academic field? How is the field reflected in the writing style?
What methodologies are used for gathering information?
What historical or conceptual framework does the author use to provide context for their study of a contemporary art scene?
What are the standout points in the author’s argument about the art scene?
Look at the author’s bibliography at the end of their essay. Are there sources that are
interesting? Are there sources relevant to your own research?
What do you find useful in reading these essays?
What are the spatial barriers that Morgner is discussing?
How is the term “makeshift” useful for Sooudi?
How is the art scene adapted to the specific context of the city?
What becomes visible through these studies?
