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Parkpark Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

Question about the word Curate

Hi. I know the word curate normally goes with an exhibition. Can I curate an art festival or the programmes of a drama congress? Thanks!
  

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Hi, The main meaning of 'curate' is to look after and preserve items, eg the curator of a museum. However, it can also mean to select, organize and present items, so it sounds OK for an exhibition of works of art. To me, it sounds a bit odd for a theatrical activity because there are no concrete 'things' involved.

— Clive

  • Hi, The main meaning of 'curate' is to look after and preserve items, eg the curator of a museum.
  • However, it can also mean to select, organize and present items, so it sounds OK for an exhibition of works of art.
  • To me, it sounds a bit odd for a theatrical activity because there are no concrete 'things' involved.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

The main meaning of 'curate' is to look after and preserve items, eg the curator of a museum.

However, it can also mean to select, organize and present items, so it sounds OK for an exhibition of works of art. To me, it sounds a bit odd for a theatrical activity because there are no concrete 'things' involved.

Best wishes, Clive
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