Definitions by freeze_magazine

curatewashing 

The act of using “curation” outside the context of art to add more elegance and importance to the said action

A: I am thinking of hiring a wardrobe curator.

B: Do you mean a stylist? Enough with this curatewashing.

curatewashing by freeze_magazine March 31, 2023

politics-cultural complex 

The expression politics-cultural complex describes the relationship between a country's politicians and the cultural industry that is funded by them, seen together as a vested interest which influences public policy.

A: Did you know that the British Prime minister appoints the board of Tate?
B: Really? We truly live in a politics-cultural complex.

politics-cultural complex by freeze_magazine March 11, 2023

pre-estate artist 

An artist who is so established that you think they’re dead

A: Have you seen that Gerhard Richter left Marian Goodman?

B: Is Gerhard Richter still alive?!

A: I wasn’t sure until reading the news. He’s a rare pre-estate artist.

pre-estate artist by freeze_magazine March 11, 2023

avant-garde librarian 

The niche fashion trend associated with mid-career and established curators

A: Can you believe I got this jacket at the COS spring sale?
B: I love it. It complements your avant-garde librarian look.

avant-garde librarian by freeze_magazine March 11, 2023

curatewashing 

The act of using “curation” outside the context of art to add more elegance and importance to the said action

A: I am thinking of hiring a style curator.

B: Do you mean a stylist? Enough with this curatewashing.

curatewashing by freeze_magazine March 11, 2023

critical sprint 

The race between journalists to publish the first review of a major exhibition or art event

A: Have you read the reviews of the Venice Biennale?
B: But the exhibition opened like 2 hours ago?
A: Yes, insert journalist name broke the world critical sprint record…

critical sprint by freeze_magazine March 10, 2023