Behind the Scenes with a Curator — and Why Art Matters for Teens
My name is Zack, and I’m a high school intern at TeenTix LA! A couple of weeks ago, I got the incredible opportunity to interview curator Kris Kuramitsu about her recent show, her curating process, and how it all relates to the work we do at TeenTix LA. Kris is the curator of a show at the Armory Center for The Arts, titled “my hands are monsters who believe in magic.” The exhibit highlights Asian American contemporary artists whose work explores themes of history, identity, and self-understanding. About a month ago, my family and I took the drive to Pasadena to visit the armory for ourselves and experience the art firsthand—it was amazing! Each work was both unique to the artists’ perspective while also helping create the greater context that the show aimed to emphasize. I deeply appreciated the work Kris did to bring together Asian American artists of intensely varying backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.Besides myself, my family also loved the show—my mom described it as both fascinating and somewhat disturbing. In light of this interview, I’ve written some short excerpts from some of the many insights she was able to share:
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