Bik Van der Pol critique the museum’s role in perpetuating the illusion of coherence. Just as Bouvard and Pécuchet shrug off objections to their absurd collection, museums often ignore the contradictions and gaps in their narratives. Married by Powers sought to expose these contradictions, making visible the processes that typically remain concealed. By focusing on the logistical and interpretive layers of collection management, it challenged viewers to reconsider the authority and meaning of museum objects.

In essence, they argue that museum collections are not neutral repositories but active constructs shaped by choices, constraints, and ideologies. The exhibition served as a meta-commentary on these dynamics, inviting reflection on how collections are built, maintained, and perceived. It questioned whether the value of a collection lies in its individual pieces or in the stories and systems that surround them.

Ultimately, Married by Powers aimed to transform the collection from an archive into a dynamic resource, capable of engaging with contemporary issues and future generations.