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A Brief History of Curating

Hans Ulrich Obrist • JRP|Ringier • ISBN 9782840662877

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A Brief History of Curating

Hans Ulrich Obrist • JRP|Ringier • ISBN-13 9782840662877

ISBN-10 2840662876 • 2009 • 1st Edition

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ISBN 9782840662877 • Completeness 73

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A Brief History of Curating by Hans-Ulrich Obrist is a seminal work that explores the evolution of curatorial practice through interviews with some of the most influential curators of the 20th and 21st centuries. Obrist provides insights into the curatorial process, the role of the curator, and the changing landscape of art exhibitions.

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Publisher: JRP|Ringier
Paperback1st Edition2009
Pages: 240Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Hans Ulrich Obrist

Cultural context

Category: 20th Century ArtCategory: Art InterviewsCategory: Art Museum CuratorsCategory: Art MuseumsCategory: Art TheoryCategory: Contemporary ArtCategory: Cultural CriticismCategory: Curatorial PracticeCategory: CriticismInfluenced by: Harald SzeemannInfluenced by: Lucy LippardInfluenced by: Walter HoppsInfluenced: Contemporary CuratorsInfluenced: Art StudentsInfluenced: Museum ProfessionalsCornerstone of: Curatorial Studies

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