Exhibitions offer an opportunity to rethink subjects in a spirit of collaborative goodwill. Artworks that otherwise would remain in storage are often examined in a new light. Scholarly work published in exhibition catalogues has a significance that goes beyond the temporary event of the exhibition. Catalogues frequently include statements by artists and can be regarded as primary documents. A catalogue is often the first publication of an artist's work.
Monographic catalogues are part of the normal channels of marketing and supply.
These appear in national bibliographies, library catalogues and abstracting services such as online indexes. Changes in technology are expanding the format and accessibility of the exhibition catalogue by use of CD-ROMs or the Internet. 35pages, including a plan and l illustration. Vancouver Art Gallery. Fine Arts Gallery.