“Curator” and “curatorship” are perhaps two of the most important concepts in contemporary art. However, for the general public, they are either somewhat unclear or completely unfamiliar. Moreover, they have a long history, and over time, the term ‘curator’ has undergone certain transformations, so the practice of curating is now understood as a newly formed field of activity that is fundamentally different from its previous forms.
This Saturday, we offer to shed some light on this important phenomenon in the art world, to find out who a curator is and what they do. We will also take a closer look at other aspects, namely:
♦ The origins of curatorship and its transformation from a historical perspective;
♦ The role of the curator in the modern sense;
♦ Types of curatorial practices based on Ukrainian projects;
♦ The formation and development of the institution of curatorship in Ukraine.
Join our Gallery talks! Please note that this meeting will take the form of a lecture — we look forward to seeing you all there!
WHEN: Saturday, 13 May, 15:00
WHERE: Artsvit Gallery, 21a Krutohirnyy Uzviz
Admission is free, but registration is required to participate.
The curator and author of the programme is our project manager Oleksandra Shovkun.
Photo: Stanislav Pyvonos
