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Job Summary
Tate is seeking to engage an experienced researcher or curator with in-depth, specialist knowledge of Indigenous art with a particular emphasis on Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA region), to be an Adjunct Curator for the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational.
Job Description
Tate is seeking to engage an experienced researcher or curator with in-depth, specialistknowledge of Indigenous art with a particular emphasis on Southwest Asia and North Africa(SWANA region), to be an Adjunct Curator for the Hyundai Tate Research Centre:Transnational. The Adjunct Curator will carry out research for Tate from their country ofresidence as the role will be remote.The Adjunct Curator will work closely and in a collaborative way with colleagues in theHyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational and will liaise with various other Tatedepartments, such as Curatorial, Research, Collection and Development departments.Tate already has an extensive network of contacts internationally (including artists, collectorsand arts professionals) however the role requires the further development of this networkand dissemination of information and knowledge throughout Tate to further develop theinternal knowledge base in Indigenous art.Owing to Tate’s status as a National Collection and to avoid any conflict of interest, we regretthat applications from those working for other collecting institutions and/ or individuals andthose working in the commercial sector (e.g. commercial galleries and auction houses)cannot be considered.
Job Requirements
To fulfil this brief, you will need:Expert knowledge and practical and scholarly involvement in Indigenous art, with anencouraged focus on practices across West Asia, Africa and South Asia.Curatorial or museum experience, particularly within contemporary art institutions.An established network of contacts, an understanding of the issues surroundingcollecting modern and contemporary art for museums.A track record of conceiving, developing, and delivering research programmes thatexplore Indigenous art in transnational, transhistorical, and interdisciplinary contextsAn in-depth knowledge and practical involvement and scholarly involvement inIndigenous art history supported by a relevant graduate or post-graduate degreeAbility to work collaboratively across disciplines and with diverse communities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience addressing bothspecialist and public audiences
Job Responsibilities
Undertake original research in one or more of the HTRC: T’s areas of strategicpriority.Contribute towards the formulation of Tate’s strategy for the HTRC: T and Indigenousart with a transnational outlook.Contribute original research outputs, including essays, lectures, and digitalresources, aligned with Tate’s research strategy.Plan and convene research workshops, seminars, and study days for artists, scholars,Indigenous communities and museum professionals.Foster inclusive and sensitive dialogue around indigeneity and institutional practiceand protocols.Collaborate with Learning, Public Programmes, and Curatorial teams to translateresearch into public-facing activity where appropriate.Advise on the interpretation, display, and contextualisation of works connected toIndigeneity in Tate’s collection and exhibitions.Support curators and conservators in addressing the ethical, cultural, and ritual dimensions of artworks.
Job Overview
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Temporary
- Location: London
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