arts & health
06-26-2007, 04:20 PM
New research project looks at those who collect ‘found objects’
The Found Object Project (FOP) is seeking volunteers for a research project about people and their relationship to second-hand and “found objects”. People have been obtaining and using second-hand objects for thousands of years. These objects have different meanings and usages for the people who use them. While some think of these objects as cast-offs, junk or rubbish, others place a different value on them. FOP is hoping to better understand how and why people use these objects. We would like to invite you to participate by completing a brief questionnaire. This project is sponsored by the Cultural Re-use Research Collaborative (www.culturalreuse.org) and involves participants in Europe and North America. If you would like more information please e-mail Dr. Paul Camic at paul.camic@canterbury.ac.uk. In the subject area of your e-mail please write: Found Object Project
The Found Object Project (FOP) is seeking volunteers for a research project about people and their relationship to second-hand and “found objects”. People have been obtaining and using second-hand objects for thousands of years. These objects have different meanings and usages for the people who use them. While some think of these objects as cast-offs, junk or rubbish, others place a different value on them. FOP is hoping to better understand how and why people use these objects. We would like to invite you to participate by completing a brief questionnaire. This project is sponsored by the Cultural Re-use Research Collaborative (www.culturalreuse.org) and involves participants in Europe and North America. If you would like more information please e-mail Dr. Paul Camic at paul.camic@canterbury.ac.uk. In the subject area of your e-mail please write: Found Object Project