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The proposal is based on the project Observacions situades, a series of experiments promoted by the Spaces Guild 22-23 (Pedro Bennaton and Anna Solanilla) that used ethnographic, invisibility and observation methodologies to collect people's spontaneous perceptions, as well as their feelings and experiences in regard to the space. These observational exercises are based on the work initiated by Pedro Bennaton in 2007, developed within the framework of his academic thesis Teatre de situacions (2020), and which he has continued to expand through new experiences as a resident at the centre.

The data that shape this installation prototype come from the recordings carried out during the second edition of the prototype EntreActes, aligned with this same line of research. In this case, information was collected through interviews, descriptions, lists of behaviours, and actions observed or activated by artists and actors. Based on this information, the aim is to explore the link between the art centre and the people who pass through it, both inside and in its immediate surroundings, and to focus on the relationships generated between spaces, bodies and everyday practices.

BACKGROUND

- A device for recording observations.

- Software that allows the layout of these observations.

- Printing services.

INGREDIENTS

1. Establish a working team and agree on the main focus of the study: what facts you want to observe, what dynamics you want to analyse, etc.

2. Choose or note in the calendar the events that will be useful for collecting information: exhibitions, programmed activities, etc.

3. Meet with the venue team to explain the project and your needs.

4. Publicise the events.

5. Conduct data collection on the agreed days and record all interviews and actions.

6. Review all the material and select the most representative.

7. Design the stickers and consider where visitors to the centre will need to find them.

8. Print out the stickers and stick them wherever you want.

STEPS

It is important to bear in mind that this kind of ethnographic research takes time. We recommend that the study approach be long-term and include several field visits with different types of approaches.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADVICE