Význam kurátorů v procesu etablování umělců na českém trhu současného umění

This bachelor's thesis focuses on the crucial role of curators in building the careers of artists within the Czech contemporary art market. It builds upon established sociological and economic concepts of the art world and expands them with current insights from local practice. The main goal of the thesis is to analyze the dynamics of the relationship between the artist and the curator and to identify the specific methods and strategies by which curators contribute to the professional and market credibility of artists. The theoretical part places the issue within the context of the art market as a trust good, introduces the mechanisms of institutional legitimization, and focuses more closely on the specificities and historical development of the Czech environment. The practical part is based on qualitative research, specifically on sixteen semi-structured interviews with contemporary Czech artists across different generations and with active curators. Through these statements, the thesis provides a comprehensive view of the transformation of mutual cooperation over time, uncovers the issue of overlapping professional roles, and reflects on the tension associated with the rise of digital networks.