Curator Quote by Charles Saatchi
“The fact that in the last 10 years only five of the 40 Turner Prize nominees have been painters tells you more about curators than about the state of painting today.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Market Discussion, Charles Saatchi, 2010
It suggests that few Turner Prize nominees are painters, reflecting curators' choices more than painting's health.
In simple terms: Curators influence the prize more than the art itself.
Question curatorial bias in awards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- art school curricula
- media coverage
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do curators shape artistic trends?
- What alternative platforms support painters?
The art world also includes many successful painters outside the prize.