What's a Curator? | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

The video discusses the evolving role of a curator, from traditional museum settings to modern independent projects. It explores the responsibilities of curators, including caring for collections, presenting art to the public, and bridging the gap between art and audience. The speaker reflects on their own journey from a museum curator to an independent curator, emphasizing the importance of understanding audience needs and adapting to new platforms.

What is the traditional role of a curator?

• To design museum buildings

• To sell art to collectors

• To care for and manage a collection

• To create art pieces

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a curator?

• Giving tours and lectures

• Arranging collections in rooms

• Writing press releases

• Creating art pieces

How does a curator balance the needs of the audience?

• By ignoring the audience's needs

• By providing only academic information

• By focusing solely on the artist's perspective

• By offering a mix of detailed and simplified information

What distinguishes an independent curator from a traditional one?

• They only work with historical art

• They do not need specialized knowledge

• They have no specific collection to manage

• They work for a museum

In what way does the speaker claim to still be a curator?

• By presenting contemporary art through a video series

• By creating art pieces

• By working in a museum

• By selling art to collectors