Exhibition curator
The specialist responsible for developing an exhibition's argument, selecting works and coordinating their interpretation.
Example
The curator's introduction explains why particular works are shown together rather than simply listing what is in the rooms.
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Curatorial department
A specialist museum division responsible for researching, caring for and presenting a defined part of the collection.
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Temporary exhibition
A time-limited display organised around a defined artist, subject or group of works.
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Collection display
The current selection and arrangement of works from a museum's holdings, which can change without altering the...
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Permanent collection
The works an institution holds and presents over time, although individual objects may rotate or leave display.
