Faculty：

Targeted Student：

Students interested in curatorial studies, exhibition   management, and the contemporary art world. The course caters to a broad   audience interested in the intersection of art, curation, and the evolving   landscape of contemporary art practices.

Course Credit：1

Lecture Hours：16 hours

（consisted   of ___16__ theoretical hours and __0__ practical hours）

Course   Leader：

Name：Lynton Talbot

E-mail：l.talbot@chelsea.arts.ac.uk

Office：+44 (0) 7771 904 706

Mobile：

Course Staff：

Name：杨丽

E-mail：yangley@whu.edu.cn

Office：02768772048

Mobile：

Course Type：一般通识课程General   Course

Related Preview Courses：

Lesson 1: Gathering People Around "Things" in   Public Spaces: What is a Curator? What is an Exhibition? Who is the Audience?

• Curator's   Role and Tasks in Different Contexts: What does a curator do? What are their   main responsibilities? To whom are they accountable? What motivates them?

• Exhibition   as a Form of Dialogue and Communication: What are the distinguishing features   of an exhibition? How do these concepts interact with the audience?

1.5 hours

Lesson 2: The Emergence of Curatorial Practice and the   Development of Conceptual Art

• History   of Curatorial Practice and Key Developments in the 1960s Western Art Scene:   The relationship between artists and museums as cultural institutions.

• Critical   Interaction with Public Cultural Spaces: How did this new interaction lead to   a reconsideration of the curator’s role—from librarian, archivist,   conservator, caretaker to interlocutor, mediator, and author?

1.5 hours

Lesson 3: Inside and Outside the White Cube

• Cultural   Practices in Exhibition Making: The issues surrounding the white cube gallery   space.

• The   Perceived Neutrality of the White Cube: Historically seen as a neutral   architectural space free from background and cultural baggage.

• Exploration   and Discussion: Why does the dominance of the white cube persist? What are   the emerging alternative spatial mechanisms?

1.5 hours

Lesson 4: The Art Market and Its Connections (Primary   and Secondary): Commercial Galleries, Non-Profit Spaces, and Museums

• How Does   the Art World Operate?: What are the primary and secondary markets for art?

• Concepts   of Value: How do we view the symbolic and economic value of art?

• Roles of   Different Institutions: What roles do commercial galleries, art dealers, and   non-profit museums play in the art market?

1.5 hours

Lesson 5: What Do Museums Do? Collection, Archiving,   Display, and Education

• Key Functions   of Collecting Museums: Acquisition policies and ethical considerations   regarding digital collections and immaterial works (performance, events, and   conversations).

• Examination   of Museum Practices: Collection hangs, monographic exhibitions, curated   shows, and other models, and their role in questioning contemporary culture.

1.5 hours

Lesson 6: Struggling with Past, Present, and Future:   Curatorial Techniques and Critical Engagement

• Origins   and Development of Western Museums: From the "Cabinet of Curiosities"   to representing nations through cultural artifacts.

• Addressing   Imbalances: How has history shaped our present? How do we address racial and   gender representation imbalances in national collections?

• Inclusivity   in Museums: How do curators ensure museums represent the full spectrum of   their communities?

1.5 hours

Lesson 7: Beyond the Exhibition: Extended Curatorial   Practices: Public Projects, Events, and Online Works

• The Role   of Museums in the Internet Age: How do museums differ from online platforms   in terms of gathering people around "things"?

• Comparative   Analysis: Differences between physical gallery experiences and online   interactions.

• Cultural   Institutions' Relevance: The role of public projects, educational   initiatives, community activities, and online events in contemporary   curatorial practice.

1.5 hours

Lesson 8: Curatorial Practice: Collaborating with   Artists and Considering Accessibility

• Practical   Aspects of the Curatorial Role: How to communicate with artists? How to find   and engage with their work meaningfully?

• Audience   Interaction: How to interact with audiences in galleries or museums—press   releases, wall texts, labels?

• Commissioning   Artists: Fees, funding, and curatorial support.

• Accessibility:   Observing museum and gallery practices for accommodating audiences with   physical or learning disabilities. How can these practices be standardized   for future curatorial roles to serve the public in the most inclusive and   convenient manner?

1.5 hours