The Curator's Handbook: Museums, Commercial Galleries, Independent Spaces by Adr

Description: The Curator's Handbook by Adrian George A handbook for curators and curatorial students, that maps out every stage of the exhibition-making process from initial idea to final installation. It traces the history of curating back to its origins in the 17th century and outlines the multifarious roles of the curator, including as custodian, interpreter, educator, facilitator and organizer. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography Adrian George is Deputy Director and Senior Curator at the UK Government Art Collection in London. A graduate of the Royal College of Art MA in Curatorial Practice, he has held curatorial posts at Tate Liverpool, Tate Modern, London, and the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York. Table of Contents Introduction • 1. Starting Off • 2. From Idea to Reality • 3. Pitching • 4. Budgets and Fundraising • 5. Negotiating • 6. Exhibition Publications & Merchandise • 7. Putting a Show Together • 8. The Weeks Before the Opening • 9. Installation • 10. The Days before Opening and the Opening Day • 11. The Press Opening and Private View • 12. During – and after – the exhibition Review A thorough and authoritative guide that will fulfill the needs of even the most demanding reader - Artbookreview.wordpress.net Promotional A practical handbook for all those involved in, or studying, the dynamic field of curating Review Quote "Informative. . . . Readers are taken through the curation process with precise writing and a formidable wealth of experience behind each inquiry and instruction. Frequent observations by the contributing museum directors add a personal touch and offer beneficial perspectives about the job. Any student or novice curator will find this a part of their curriculum; it is a resource that should be on the shelf of any curator working in a museum in the 21st century. A much-needed manual for contemporary practitioners of the fine art of curatorship, written with an eye to the everyday applications necessary for the evolution of an exhibition." Promotional "Headline" A practical handbook for all those involved in, or studying, the dynamic field of curating Details ISBN0500239282 Author Adrian George Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd Year 2015 ISBN-10 0500239282 ISBN-13 9780500239285 Format Hardcover Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 708 Publication Date 2015-02-23 Pages 334 Short Title CURATORS HANDBK Language English Illustrations Yes Subtitle Museums, Commercial Galleries, Independent Spaces UK Release Date 2015-02-23 NZ Release Date 2015-02-23 Illustrator Keith Pollard Birth 1932 Affiliation Professor of International Criminal Law, Amsterdam Centre for International Law, University of Amsterdam Position formerly Assistant Professor Qualifications PhD Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2015-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:86130028;

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