Heavy procedure would weaken the participant initiative that makes temporary exhibitions worthwhile. A modest safety framework can coexist with curatorial experimentation; the early energy around temporary exhibitions should begin a relationship, not become the final measure of success.

The usual account of temporary exhibitions overlooks unpaid labour and inaccessible locations. Rather than applying one arrangement everywhere, I would disaggregate participation and direct extra support towards the times, places and groups carrying the greatest practical burden.

Success in temporary exhibitions should be measured after novelty fades. I would ask whether new audiences return to cultural venues, record why people withdraw, and keep governance of temporary exhibitions light enough to preserve curatorial experimentation while meeting clear safety obligations.

I share the demand for long-term evidence about whether new audiences return to cultural venues, but temporary exhibitions cannot depend on goodwill alone. A responsible coordinator and minimum documentation would make decisions reviewable and give participants consistent protection.