At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct in-depth research on artworks and support gallery operations.
- Company: Join Gagosian, a leading contemporary art gallery with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and enhance your career in the art world.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and networking in the art industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in the art community.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field; strong research and writing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Gagosian is pleased to offer a one-year internship position at our Grosvenor Hill location. We are looking for a committed and proactive individual, with strong research abilities, impeccable attention to detail and a passion for art. Applicants must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and prioritise. We believe that our Gagosian interns are integral to the functioning of the gallery. Through focused development, we aim to attract and retain a diverse pool of talent. The internship will support the personal and professional growth of the candidate to enhance future career opportunities, both at Gagosian and in the wider art world.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Catalogue primary and secondary artwork consignments by thoroughly researching provenance, exhibition and publication history using internal and external libraries, online databases, archives, and other resources.
- Build effective working relationships across departments to facilitate efficient information sharing and support time-sensitive consignments and exhibition needs.
- Research comparable auction sales, museum collections and summarising key points for research dossiers focused on individual artworks.
- Occasional writing of select sales-oriented texts for research dossiers focused on individual artworks, with attention to highlighting work’s historical context, rarity, notable provenance and exhibition history, and other relevant details.
- Maintain consistency with the gallery's cataloguing standards, house style, and artist-specific research conventions.
- Develop expertise in artist-specific research practices, internal resources, and historical documentation to ensure accurate and consistent cataloguing.
- Support general research needs related to exhibitions, consignments, and artist markets.
- Adhere to the gallery’s house style and formatting protocols for documentation.
- Assist in document layout/design with occasional use of Adobe InDesign.
Library:
- Maintain and oversee cataloguing of the London library and auction catalogue inventory for circulation within the gallery.
- Carry out book checks to support members of the global Research team.
- Support staff with locating library resources and coordinating requests for new acquisitions.
- Monitor upcoming exhibition schedule to identify and acquire relevant exhibition catalogues, monographs, and other publications and resources.
- Liaise with global library team to align on changes to gallery wide library standards.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field required (M.A. strongly preferred) with some professional experience working in commercial galleries or auction houses.
- Exceptional research and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow house-style and editorial guidelines.
- Familiarity with cataloguing best practices and primary/secondary source research.
- Proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe, and Google applications; basic knowledge of InDesign is a plus, but not required.
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of the gallery world and modern and contemporary art.
- Familiarity with art resources and databases.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Excellent communication and written skills.
- Possess excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Must be able to work independently and exercise judgement as needed.
- Able to complete work efficiently and accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
- Highly detail-oriented.
- Excellent proofreading skills.
Research Internship employer: Gagosian
As a Registrar Administration Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic team within a vibrant fine arts environment that values creativity and collaboration. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth through hands-on experience in diverse operational activities, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to develop their skills while contributing to exciting projects. Located in a culturally rich area, we offer unique advantages such as access to art exhibitions and networking opportunities within the creative industry.
