curator
die Kuratorin, die Kuratorinnen
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curator
A specialist who oversees a collection, exhibition, or museum and is responsible for its content.
Die Kuratorin stellte die neue Ausstellung im Museum zusammen.
The curator put together the new exhibition at the museum.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kuratorinnen |
| genitive | der Kuratorin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kuratorin | die Kuratorinnen |
| accusative | die Kuratorin | die Kuratorinnen |
| dative | der Kuratorin | den Kuratorinnen |
| genitive | der Kuratorin | der Kuratorinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kuratorin' (female curator) is mainly part of the professional vocabulary of museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. In these contexts, the word refers to a professionally trained person responsible for content and presentation.
Die Kuratorin arbeitet seit vielen Jahren für ein großes Kunstmuseum.
The curator has been working for a large art museum for many years.
'Kuratorin' (female curator) is often used with verbs such as 'eine Ausstellung kuratieren' (to curate an exhibition), 'eine Sammlung betreuen' (to oversee a collection), and 'eine Ausstellung zusammenstellen' (to put together an exhibition). These combinations describe typical responsibilities in the profession.
Die Kuratorin kuratierte eine Ausstellung über moderne Fotografie.
The curator curated an exhibition about modern photography.
Affiliation with an exhibition or museum is often expressed using the genitive: 'die Kuratorin der Ausstellung' (the curator of the exhibition) or 'die Kuratorin des Museums' (the curator of the museum).
Die Kuratorin des Museums führte die Besucher durch die neue Ausstellung.
The museum's curator guided the visitors through the new exhibition.
