TY - BOOK ID - 645659 TI - The curator's handbook : museums, commercial galleries, independent spaces PY - 2017 SN - 9780500239285 0500239282 PB - London Thames & Hudson DB - UniCat KW - Museology KW - exhibiting KW - exhibition curators KW - MAD-faculty 15 KW - musea KW - kunsttentoonstellingen KW - curatoren KW - Museum curators KW - Art museums KW - Exhibitions. KW - Collection management. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:645659 AB - The essential practical handbook for all those involved in, or studying, the dynamic field of curating. From pitching your ideas and writing loan requests to working with artists, lenders and art handlers; from writing interpretation material to installing and promoting your exhibition, this is the most clear and complete guide yet to the art of curating. The introduction maps the history of curating from its origins in the 17th century to the multifarious roles of the curator today: tastemaker, custodian, interpreter, educator, facilitator and organizer. Adrian George then guides the reader through the processes of curating an exhibition in twelve chapters. Each step is described in valuable detail and clear, informative language by this experienced curator, whose text pinpoints the keys to success (as well as which pitfalls to avoid). With advice and tips from a cast of international museum directors and curators - including Daniel Birnbaum, Aric Chen, Elizabeth Ann MacGregor, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jennifer Russell and Nicholas Serota - this is the essential handbook for all students, museum and gallery professionals, and established or aspiring curators.--Publisher. ER -