• Objects are crucial to knowledge. They can be the subjects of our knowledge, the means through which we learn, or the result of applying knowledge.
• Objects could be man-made or naturally occurring, like celestial bodies, clouds, or rock formations.
• Remember: Living beings are not considered objects for this purpose. Photos of living beings can be used, but the focus is on the photo, not the living being in it.

Real-world Example: For instance, consider a photograph of the endangered Black Rhino. The photograph could be used to study animal photography techniques or the Rhino's habitat, diet, or behaviours. But the focus is on the image, not the Rhino.

• Some objects may be too large or inaccessible to exhibit physically. In such cases, images can be used.
• Digital objects like tweets or Instagram posts can also be exhibited.
• Be clear whether the image represents the physical object (like a photo of the Eiffel Tower) or the image itself is the object (like the iconic 1984 Afghan Girl photograph by Steve McCurry).

Real-world Example: An image of the Mona Lisa painting represents the physical object – the painting. But a meme created from Mona Lisa is a digital object where the image itself is the object of study.

• Yes, as long as they pre-exist and weren't created for this exhibition.
• The idea is to find meaning in existing objects, appreciating the world's wonders and creations.

Fun Fact: Anthropologist Margaret Mead described this as looking and listening with an open mind, recording in astonishment and wonder.