A Guardian, As Of A Minor (webster's New World Dictionary 1998, P. 339). As

a guardian, as of a minor (Webster's New World Dictionary 1998, p. 339). As definition number two outlines, the Curator may sometimes have what is almost like a parent-child relationship with the artist. Indeed, the Curator can assist with the education of technologies and new techniques and the overall upbringing of their Artists in many different ways.
Back in 2002, it was reported that another $3 billion in new museum construction was underway (Robinson 2002). This creates another challenge for the Curator, demanding that they continue to be creative in their presentations and attempt to break out of the stereotypical and classic frameworks to offer new and dynamic displays (Robinson 2002).
Boundaries between Artist and Curator
Sabrina M.Y. Fung does a great job in describing an important relationship line between the Artist and the Curator when describing the Curator role as one that must think objectively not subjectively (Fung 2005). This is a key boundary between Artist and Curator and one that can become pretty tricky to manage. Of course, the Artist is vested in his or her own work 100 percent. Although the Curator is also committed to the appropriate representation of the Artists work, there are other interests that Curator is also trying to serve. The Artist can oftentimes be unable to broaden their focus for a project simply because of the personal nature of their work.
It is the Artists role to not only focus on their work in the studio but to nurture relationships with art industry staff and colleagues. However, the Artist should not need to worry about the day to day routine of putting on an exhibit or running a gallery or designing a layout. These items should be the worries of the Curator. Of course, the Artist may be involved as little or as much with the details or their presentation as they would like. The point is that the Curator should serve as the buffer to the Artist and in return the Artist should always offer an honest and direct representation of their work and of themselves.
Conclusion
In summary, this brief has attempted to outline the core responsibilities of today's Curator as well as touching on some additional responsibilities. As well, the role of the Exhibition Manager was reviewed, with an explanation on the changing roles of this position and the Curator over the last 20 years. Importantly, the relationship between Curator and Artist is also discussed, offering a wide range of relationship types. Finally, the Artist and Curator's roles are outlined as well as specific boundaries between the Curator and the Artist.
It is clear that the art industry and specifically the profession of Curating continues to be a turbulent and constantly changing environment.