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 Curatorial Activism

        As per her assertion, Curatorial Activism pertains to the coordination of art exhibitions with the primary objective of guaranteeing that "substantial groups of artists, which have traditionally been marginalized or ignored, are no longer excluded from the preeminent narratives of art. She argues that "I have coined the term ‘curatorial activists’ to describe those individuals who have committed themselves to ‘counter-hegemonic initiatives’ that give voice to those who have been historically silenced or omitted from the ‘master narrative’." (12, Reilly, 2008

        Enhancing the field of art and art history necessitates a comprehensive strategy that involves broadening the range of voices and perspectives that are included. This can be accomplished by actively pursuing and advocating for the promotion of artistic works created by individuals who have traditionally faced marginalization based on their race, gender, sexuality, or ethnicity. Reilly suggests “What I do know is that, as we venture forward into this new century, art institutions must examine not only their putative subjects but their ideological biases as well" (Reilly 2008, pg. 22).

        The future of art is anticipated to be a dynamic terrain where innovation, technology, and developing societal values come together. Artists are expected to persist in pushing the limits, questioning established norms, and employing their imagination to tackle urgent global problems. Reilly suggests "Should we be aiming to abolish the canons altogether, arguing that all cultural artifacts have significance – in other words, should our goal be a totalizing critique of canonicity itself?" (Reilly 2008, pg. 22) Reilly (2008), also promotes proactivity in opposing prevailing narratives and art world inclusion. She says "In such cases, critical theory is not enough; we must re-examine cultural objects and social practices to understand the patterns of everyday life that shape the past and inevitably imprint the future" (Reilly 2008, pg. 22).

Reference

Reilly, M. (2008). Toward a Curatorial Activism. https://www.maurareilly.com/pdf/essays/CIAFessay.pdf