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Thinking contemporary curating

by Terry Smith

This study analyses international curatorial practice and the evolving roles of curators, from museum reimagining to social activism. It explores how contemporary art museums are organised and defined across diverse global contexts.

Accession 5323 ISBN 9780916365868 Publisher Independent Curators International
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