I sent this on 13 April, but in case people missed it then...
'What is a curator?' by Tom Morton:
http://www.frieze.com/column_single.asp?c=304
Chris
On 24 May 2006, at 20:47, Sarah Cook wrote:
> we've spent some time discussing the term new media art, and timelines
> and such... how about the term curator - is there a timeline of the
> changes in definition of that?
> -sarah
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: Agnieszka Okrzeja <[log in to unmask]>
>> Date: 23 May 2006 8:14:13 pm BST
>>
>> Dear Curator
>>
>> If it is possible, please take part in my work.
>> Your answer will be to my extremly valuable, because You are
>> authority on this field.
>>
>>> Independent theoretical curators project
>>>
>>> · The aim of this project is to create a vision of a
>>> contemporary art
>>> curator, from definitions all over the world.
>>> · With great respect I turn to You to rise voice and participate
>>> in my
>>> theoretical project concerning of definition contemporary art
>>> curator.
>>> · I am student of fifth's year on specialization Theory and
>>> Promotion of
>>> Art, on Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan (Poland); www.asp.poznan.pl
>>> · Right now,I am working at my graduate work on subject of
>>> curator
>>> etymology and contemporary curators practice.
>>> · My aim is creation of theoretical work, which will bring closer
>>> co-ordinate reflections over wide understood importance of curator.
>>> · I turn to You with request of answering in few words on
>>> question:
>>> Who is contemporary curator? I request about your author's
>>> definition.
>>> · If You accept my request of answering on my question, please
>>> signature
>>> it with Your name and occupation, and send back to me on
>>> adress: [log in to unmask]
>>> · All doubts I will answer willingly.
>>> · If You know other curators who can help me with my researches,
>>> send this e-mail to her or him.
>>
>>
>> Yours sincerly
>> Agnieszka M. Okrzeja
>>
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