Towards a Curatorial Activism
Quote:" It speaks directly to racist stereotypes, colonial mythologies, land rights, commodification of indigeneity by the art market, violence against Aborigines, and to Austracism, in particular."
Response: It felt appropriate to follow up with an exhibition that might demonstrate the universality of racial power systems, which is exactly what one centered on Bell would do. Bell's protest art has a great deal of cross-cultural significance.
Quote:"Why was this? Why were they knowledgeable about racially-motivated violence in a country on the other side of the world, yet unaware of what was happening in their own backyard?"
Response: This really stuck out to me because its the fact that people had prior knowledge about what was happening in the other side of the world and were unaware about what was happening in their living place.
What is Curatorial Activism
Quote: "We are living and working in an art world that cares little about racism and sexism, a world that appears to pre-date the women’s/civil and LGBTQ rights movements.
Response: I agree with this because a lot of the art that we see now is really is just all over the place and very offensive and I see that there is no change with the art.
Quote:" Mainstream curators need to join the ranks of curatorial activists working worldwide to institute change, and to collectively work towards transforming what is, in the end, an abhorrent situation for Other artists in the art world."
Response: This is now a time for curators to collaborate in identifying the issue and finding a solution so that everyone and their artistic creations may receive equitable exposure.
The term "curatorial activism" is a curatorial approach that seeks to advocate for social, political, or cultural change through exhibits and institutional platforms. This idea has been greatly advanced by curator, writer, and academic Dr. Maura Reilly. She highlights in her work the importance of curators in opposing established power dynamics in the art world, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and tackling problems like gender inequity and the underrepresentation of underrepresented groups in the arts. The discipline of curatorial studies has been impacted by Reilly's theories, which have encouraged curators to view their job as an activism and a means of bringing about more significant social change. Her articles and art shows frequently examine the ways in which art may inspire social justice and action. Encouraging the inclusion of different voices, viewpoints, and identities in the making and studying of art is one thing we can do to better it. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and other oppressed groups whose voices have previously been ignored should all be highlighted for their achievements. Decolonize Art History is another example of how to challenge and update conventional art history narratives that frequently focus on Western, white, male artists and movements. Stress the value of having an international viewpoint and the impact of non-Western civilizations on the evolution of art. Dr. Maura Reilly's vision for the future of art likely encompasses a commitment to advancing social justice, equity, and inclusivity within the art world.
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