Ambivalences of Care/Curare: Solidarity Networks and Curatorial Practices as a Form of Collective Resistance

Abstract

The paper seeks to redefine curatorial practices through the lens of care and solidarity, particularly in times of war. By examining the ongoing work of Ukrainian artists and curators, the authors aim to highlight how curating, as a practice of care, can serve as a vital tool for preserving cultural heritage, fostering community, and resisting geopolitical violence. By positioning curatorial care within the framework of solidarity, the contribution explores how curating can act as a form of collective resistance and survival. In this context, curating is no longer just about representing art but also about protecting and sustaining it in times of crisis. The feminist dimensions of this discussion further emphasize the need for curatorial practices that are attentive to the social, economic, and gendered contexts in which they operate.