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What is the main focus of The Cult of Beauty exhibition at the Wellcome Collection?

Interpreting the concept of beauty in the digital age
Highlighting the impact of technology on beauty standards
Showcasing modern art and design pieces
Exploring notions of beauty across time and cultures (correct)

What was Janice Li's starting point when curating The Cult of Beauty exhibition?

The evolution of beauty standards over the years
The obsession and emphasis on beauty in different time periods and cultures (correct)
The historical significance of beauty in art and society
The relation between beauty and human behavior

What type of objects and artworks are featured in The Cult of Beauty exhibition?

19th-century black silk beauty spots and a 1950s buckled maternity corset (correct)
Sculptures and pottery from different eras
Modern digital art installations and interactive exhibits
Photographs and paintings from the 20th century

What was Janice Li's process for starting the ideas process of curating the exhibition?

Starting from research questions due to being a historian (C) Signup and view all the answers

What makes The Cult of Beauty exhibition a stand-out exhibit for Janice Li?

The focus on exploring cognitive dissonance related to beauty pursuit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Renaissance Goo installation feature?

Five reconstructed Renaissance cosmetic products (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the professor at RCA tell the students on the first day of their industrial design engineering course?

They had to build their own desks with a budget of £200 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Clara design as a workspace inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey?

A workspace with a minimalist, futuristic design (B) Signup and view all the answers

What skills did Li credit the RCA for giving her?

Skills in interdisciplinary collaboration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of workspace did one student create by spending all their money on sweets?

A workspace with a sweet dispenser (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who has provided financial support to host the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup final in Wolverhampton?

Both the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the government’s Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which country did Kabaddi originate?

India (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main roles in a Kabaddi team?

Raiders and blockers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sport is currently the fastest-growing in South Asia?

Kabaddi (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where will the knockout stages of the men’s and women’s Kabaddi World Cup be held?

Aldersley Leisure Village (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which region will host the semi-finals and final of the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup?

Wolverhampton (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organisation is supporting the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup to ensure its impact across the West Midlands and the UK?

West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup being hosted in the West Midlands?

It is the first destination outside of Asia to host the tournament (B) Signup and view all the answers

What additional event has Wolverhampton been awarded funding to host in September 2022?

$390,000 to host the West Midlands Urban Sports event (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which cities will join Wolverhampton in hosting the group matches of the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup?

Birmingham, Coventry, and Walsall (D) Signup and view all the answers