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Tutorials dive deeper into our material research and strategies for exhibition.

Disclaimer: These online tutorials are produced by the Centre for Sustainable Curating to share our ongoing experiments with sustainable materials. The content is provided for informational purposes only, and any advice or techniques presented are to be used at your own risk. Outcomes may vary, and we strongly recommend conducting your own tests before applying any methods and carefully reading the safety instructions for any materials. This video is not sponsored by, nor do we receive commissions from, any brands mentioned. We hope you enjoy and learn from this free resource.


Sustainable Gallery Signage – Nori Paste Application:

Example of gallery signage applied with nori paste from the exhibition: Tia BatesThrough and From the Looking Apparatus, July 28 – September 5, 2025 at the McIntosh Gallery.

Narration and demonstration: Aaron Guravich, Gallery Operations Specialist (Collections, Exhibitions and Facility), video by: Heather Carey, Gallery Operations Officer (Administration & Engagement).

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Sustainable Gallery Signage – Nori Paste Removal:

Example illustrating strategies for removing exhibition signage adhered with nori paste. From the exhibition: Alize Zorlutuna: Above Borders, Beneath Words, April 5 – May 30, 2025, at the McIntosh Gallery.

Narration and demonstration: Aaron Guravich, Gallery Operations Specialist (Collections, Exhibitions and Facility), video by: Heather Carey, Gallery Operations Officer (Administration & Engagement).

For closed captioning: select the ‘cc’ button on the bottom of the video player. For transcripts: select the ‘transcript’ button on bottom of video player.