An introduction to the theory, practice, and ethics of curating in galleries, museums, artist-run centres and community arts organizations. Emphasis will be on anti-racist, decoloniality, and anti-oppressive practices, ethics, and contexts. Students will learn specialized knowledge, resources, and methodologies and examine professional and academic responsibilities within curatorial work. Some foundational scholarship on the history of modern museums will be introduced to ground the critical analysis and applications.
An introduction to the theory, practice, and ethics of curating in galleries, museums, artist-run centres and community arts organizations. Emphasis will be on anti-racist, decoloniality, and anti-oppressive practices, ethics, and contexts. Students will learn specialized knowledge, resources, and methodologies and examine professional and academic responsibilities within curatorial work. Some foundational scholarship on the history of modern museums will be introduced to ground the critical analysis and applications.
