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The first curator was just a friend who said, “Trust me, it’s genius.” And that job description never changed.

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The word curator comes from the Latin curare, meaning to take care of. Curators are trained to research, preserve and organize collections, and the job is more than vouching for a friend's genius.

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The world’s oldest mural is just someone saying “look at my dog.” Humanity has always been exactly this.The Mona Lisa’s smile is legally classified as “mildly suspicious.” Which is exactly how it looks at you.The Mona Lisa’s fame started because she was “mysterious.” Which is what we call it when someone won’t explain themselves.Museums dim the lights to make you feel sophisticated. Also to hide the price tags on your confusion.A gallery once displayed an empty frame titled “Budget Cuts.” Honestly, the honesty was refreshing.The Mona Lisa was originally titled “That’s None of Your Business.” Which explains the smile: pure boundary-setting.See all Culture Shock Therapy facts →

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