{"product_id":"curating-design-context-culture-and-reflective-practice-9781350162761","title":"Curating Design: Context, Culture and Reflective Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eCurating Design provides a history of and introduction to design curatorial practice, tracing the role of curators from the 19th century to the present day and exploring how design has become an important part of curatorial practice. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurating Design offers a comprehensive exploration of the history and practice of design curation, encompassing both within and outside museum contexts. Authored by Donna Loveday, the book delves into the evolution of collecting and displaying designed objects in museums and exhibitions, from the early cabinet of curiosities to modern-day design museums. Loveday further examines the shifting role of curators since the 1980s, highlighting their expanded responsibilities beyond mere collection management. Curators now play a vital role in creating narrative and immersive exhibitions, as well as fostering the museums' educational mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurating as a practice has evolved to encompass a wide range of cultural and creative outputs, including exhibitions, art festivals, shopping environments, health centers, conferences, and film programming. Loveday explores how design has gained prominence in curatorial practice, with the emergence of new design museums and groundbreaking exhibitions of fashion and popular culture. Interviews with renowned practitioners from international design and arts museums provide valuable insights into contemporary challenges and best practices in design curatorship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, Curating Design serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of design curation, offering a rich historical backdrop, practical insights, and contemporary case studies to enhance understanding and appreciation of this dynamic profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 570g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 156 x 233 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781350162761\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DonnaLoveday","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094229151994,"sku":"9781350162761","price":19.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1662718421787_book.jpg?v=1662840403","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/curating-design-context-culture-and-reflective-practice-9781350162761","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}