What does an art museum curator do?

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What does an art museum curator do?

Answer 1

A many facet job from fund raising, acquiring paintings to exhibit, and display management, where to set the exhibit, an art curator is often busy.

Answer 2

It depends on the gallery/museum. Typically, the curator is responsible for choosing what will be shown. She creates a 'flavor' for a show by choosing pieces that reflect a personal aesthetic or are part of a theme. The curator will often write a scholarly article in a catalogue or journal about their choices, the artists, the works. The curator is often thought of as being an artist themselves in the way they interpret art.