Curating Data: Making Sense of Knowledge
A digital exhibition exploring data curation practices through the lens of cognitive science
Explore the ExhibitionExhibition Overview
Journey through the four key processes of data curation that form the foundation of this exhibition
Collecting
Exploring how real-world phenomena become data through selective capture and representation
Categorizing
Examining classification systems as forms of knowledge-making rather than neutral organization
Visualizing
Investigating how visual representations shape our understanding of data and information
Archiving
Considering preservation practices and their implications for future access and interpretation
Featured Content
Explore key elements from my semester-long journey in data curation
Curatorial Statement
Read my comprehensive reflection on the semester's work, theoretical frameworks, and curatorial approach.
Read Statement →Assignments
Browse through my completed assignments that demonstrate practical applications of data curation principles.
View Assignments →About the Curator
Learn more about my background in cognitive science and my approach to data curation.
Meet Clara →"Curating is not just about selecting and arranging objects, but about creating relationships between them that generate new meanings and insights."