Front Matter: Borrowed from the language of publishing, front matter refers to the framing elements that precede a text: the title, preface, table of contents. It is through these devices that the reader is positioned, and similarly, it is through the curator that the artwork is framed, contextualized, and made legible.

Curator's Conversation is a discursive series convening curators and cultural thinkers for sustained reflection on the evolving stakes of curatorial practice. Framed as a forum for peer exchange and intellectual inquiry, each edition foregrounds a critical thematic lens through which contemporary curatorial urgencies are explored. 

The programme creates space for deep engagement through structured presentations, moderated discussions, and collaborative reflection, affirming APRE’s commitment to cultivating curatorial scholarship, critical rigour, and interdisciplinary dialogue across geographies.