Interpreting Exhibitions examines how art is presented to the public, focusing on New York City projects and institutions. The course uses perspectives from art history, sociology, and museum studies to analyze exhibitions as social experiences and asks whose interests exhibitions serve. Students learn about the roles of curators, educators, administrators, collectors, and artists in shaping exhibitions. The seminar includes lectures, discussions and discussion post responses essay(s), and a final group project that develops an interpretive strategy for an exhibition.
Graduate Course