Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Curatorial Field Guide ‘zine

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1. Get Interested

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To come up with ideas for shows, curators start by looking at art and following their interests. They keep an eye out for what sparks their curiosity, what connects with them, and what makes them ask questions. Key Skills — Expanding curiosity — Trusting one’s interests

Curator Hat: Art Lover The curator wears many hats, but beneath everything else they do is a love of art.

Questions to ask

— What inspires you? — What are you most interested in? — What do you care about? — What do you instinctively like?

Keep in mind! Inspiration can come from anywhere! Don’t worry about background information at this point in the process.


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