curatorsuggested

Curatorsuggested describes content or items that have been selected and recommended by a curator, typically in museums, libraries, galleries, or digital platforms. The label signals human expertise, contextualization, and thematic relevance, distinguishing the item from automatically generated recommendations. It can function as metadata or a descriptive tag attached to collections, exhibits, playlists, or featured items.

In practice, a curator or curatorial team reviews materials, considers significance, audience, and provenance, and then compiles a set for a given theme or story. The curatorsuggested items may include cross-media works, archival pieces, or user-submitted items that meet ethical or contextual standards. The process may involve documentation, provenance verification, and ongoing revision.

Curatorsuggested is often contrasted with algorithmic or popularity-based recommendations. It emphasizes interpretive framing, narrative cohesion, and quality control, but may be slower to update and resource-intensive. In publishing and online platforms, curatorsuggested lists can accompany editorial features or be used to surface niche or underrepresented items.

The term's usage varies by institution and platform; some may prefer "curator-suggested" with a hyphen, or "curated by", or "curators have suggested." As a concept, it reflects a growing interest in human-centered curation within data-rich environments.