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100 Curators Redefining Museums And Curation: Jaw-Dropping Collections You Must Discover!

Fahri Karakas
28 min readDec 23, 2023
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The field of world-class curation is constantly evolving, but here are some current top trends that are shaping the industry:

  • Digital and Virtual Experiences: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in the art world. Curators are exploring virtual exhibitions, online platforms, and interactive experiences to reach broader audiences and enhance visitor engagement.
  • Focus on Social and Environmental Justice: Curators are increasingly addressing urgent social and environmental issues through their exhibitions. They are amplifying marginalized voices, centering Indigenous perspectives, and exploring topics such as climate change, racial inequality, and gender representation.
  • Community and Audience Participation: Curators are shifting towards more inclusive and participatory exhibition models. They are involving local communities in the curation process, facilitating dialogue and co-creation, and focusing on public engagement to create more meaningful experiences.
  • Intersectionality and Diverse Representation: Curators are actively challenging traditional art narratives by curating exhibitions that embrace intersectionality and diverse representation. They are incorporating works by artists…

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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