“In ancient Rome, “curatores” were government officials with administrative roles, overseeing public buildings, purchasing food for the state, and staging public games. By the 14th century, “curate” as a noun meant “spiritual guide,” and by the mid-16th century, referred specifically to the paid deputy priest of a parish.”  Artinfo calls us “innovative” and traces the evolution of galleryspeak in relation to Triple Canopy’s Issue 16 piece, “International Art English,” by Alix Rule & David Levine.
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“In ancient Rome, “curatores” were government officials with administrative roles, overseeing public buildings, purchasing food for the state, and staging public games. By the 14th century, “curate” as a noun meant “spiritual guide,” and by the mid-16th century, referred specifically to the paid deputy priest of a parish.” 

Artinfo calls us “innovative” and traces the evolution of galleryspeak in relation to Triple Canopy’s Issue 16 piece, “International Art English,” by Alix Rule & David Levine.


Source: artinfo.com

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