We are looking at the issue of entering exhibitions into TMS in which a
multiple of our object was included.  Typically thus far we have not
entered exhibitions for multiples – we have stuck to the policy of only
entering exhibitions in which our object was shown.  The reason being
that if we start entering exhibitions of multiples, the data could
snowball and would be difficult to ever fully and confidently achieve.  
 
However, the question has arisen in the course of cataloging video/media
works.  We have a video piece that is 1 of 2 and another that is 6 of
10.  Is there a reason to change course and enter exhibitions in which
one of the multiples was shown?  Does it make a difference if one of the
other multiples has a significant/prominent exhibition history, but the
exact copy that our museum accessioned does not have any exhibition
history at all?  
 
Any insight into this topic would be much appreciated, especially as it
relates to video/media works –
 
Ella Rothgangel
Collections Database Administrator
Saint Louis Art Museum
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