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Artist-curator relationships
Growth of independent curators and curatorial agencies within the UK over the last decade is no accident. Generated in part as a response to inherent constraints within the traditional gallery and museum world and development of specialist curatorial courses, it has undeniably brought fresh perspectives to artist-curator relationships and, increasingly, supports those practitioners seeking to move across into curation as a natural extension of their visual arts practice.
Talking about how she works with artists, independent curator Sue Jones says: "I look for artists who take risks with their work and who are continually challenging themselves. I see curating as a form of research, and I take a collaborative approach. Projects often take years to research and I like that pace, it allows interesting things to develop. What I'm passionate about as a curator is working with artists on new works, which are often complex and difficult. I'm a really hands-on curator." A strategic approach is also taken by General Public Agency's Clare Cumberlidge, who with over twenty years experience has accumulated a range of research methods for locating artists, "GPA rarely develops discrete commissions: the projects and relationships evolve and are fluid – there are a myriad of levels of engagement. It's critical to be working with artists all of the time. We create interdisciplinary teams working with GPA and on particular projects." Adelaide Bannerman, whose main curatorial interest focuses on highlighting performative gestures and responses in live and visual performance art, echoes these sentiments: "My approach is initially based on personal...
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