Neologism = a newly coined word or expression. (Good to know, I make up words all the time...)
Demarcation = the act of fixing the boundary or limits of something.
Hypertrophied = become enlarged (I don't know why the author used this word, the author already used 'expanding' right before it...)
Antecedent = a thing or event that existed before or logically proceeds another.
Segue = a uninterrupted transition.
Cadre = a small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
Elision = the omission of a sound or syllable when speaking.
Hegemony = leadership or dominance.
This article is of course about the uncertainty of the definition of a curator or curating. I don't particularly identify with this topic; I guess I just have never thought about it. I didn't realize there was such ambiguity within the profession. I guess if I was ever put into the position of a curator, I would probably have a lot of self doubt too. Will people like this? Do I like this? Does that matter? It could go on like that forever. I don't think there will ever be a real definition for this though. Art changes all the time. Every artist is so different as well, that how are you really supposed to know what will sell? There should be a prerequisite to be an Anthropologist to be a curator. This is all related to our next assignment! Oh wait, I have an Anthropology degree....
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