An exhibition in a gallery or a museum is never a random collection of artworks. What you see in the exhibition space is the result of research and careful selection. It is the curator’s responsibility to select artworks that are notable in themselves but also form a coherent narrative together. The curator is typically behind the scenes, but when you experience an exhibition, their impact is often just as dramatic as that of the artists.
In The Curator creative experience, you will design your own exhibition. You don’t need an art degree or any other background, and you have an infinite collection of artworks to play with.
The first thing you should do is pick a theme, a common thread, or an idea you wish to express. Then, conduct some online research to find artworks that can support your narrative. Decide how to arrange them. Imagine the journey of the audience as they walk through the exhibition space. Don’t focus only on the visuals. Explore the background of each artwork and the artist who created it. Finally, write a brief text to welcome the visitors to your exhibition.
A different approach could be to start with an artwork you love or a random artwork you find online. Research it and let it inspire the theme or message of your exhibition. In a sense, this artwork will be the center of your exhibition, but as you research other pieces, you might realize it was merely a trigger that enabled you to find the core of your idea elsewhere.
