German word

Kurator

Pronunciation

IPA/kuˈʁaːtoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncurator

Example

Der Kurator organisiert die Ausstellung.

The curator organizes the exhibition.

Illustration for Kurator (curator)

More examples

Der leitende Kurator stellte das Ausstellungskonzept vor.

The lead curator presented the exhibition concept.

Core concept

A curator shapes an exhibition by choosing objects, arranging them, and guiding the story they present.

Common phrases

  • Kurator einer Ausstellung

    curator of an exhibition

  • leitender Kurator

    lead curator

  • Kurator des Museums

    museum curator

Similar words

Kustos: A museum professional responsible for managing and preserving collections.
Ausstellungsleiter: A person who oversees an exhibition's preparation, setup, and daily operations.
Museumsdirektor: The person with final responsibility for a museum's overall policy and management.
Konservator: A technical specialist who preserves and restores artworks and historical materials.

Definition in German

Jemand, der Ausstellungen plant und die Auswahl sowie die inhaltliche Gestaltung der gezeigten Objekte betreut.

Word origin

German Kurator comes from Latin curator, a person responsible for care or management, from curare, 'to care for'.

Usage tips

  • Kurator is a masculine noun with the feminine form Kuratorin and the plural Kuratoren.

Related words

  • kuratierencurateverb
  • Kuratorinfemale curatornoun
  • Kuratoriumboard of trusteesnoun

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