40. The Aesthetics of Optimism, Life as a Curator and Advice For Artists | Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy

Art + Magic

I’ve been wanting to bring a curator’s perspective to this show for a long time and I’m so happy that I held out for Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy. Glitter-loving, down-to-earth and super fun to chat with, Angelik gives us some great insight into what it’s like on the curator's side of the exhibitions, the behind-the-scenes of putting together shows, how to connect with curators and navigate studio visits, and all things humor, cuteness and leisure.
We talked about…

• What she does an an independent curator
• Being independent v. working at an institution
• Subjectivity, compromise and the ways that curators do and don’t have power
• Her process for curating a show
• The aesthetics of optimism: why it’s been marginalized in the past and why it’s having a moment now
• Minimalism and privilege
• How to connect with and develop a relationship with curators
• Do’s and don’ts of studio visits
• Tips for artists moving forward
  

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