Working at Tate

This exciting position offers the chance to play a leading role helping Tate to fulfil its ambition of rethinking the history of modern and contemporary art from alternative geographies and multiple vantage points. You will work within the Curatorial department, supporting the research and acquisition of modern and contemporary South Asian art working closely with Tate’s South Asia Acquisitions Committee (SAAC) and contributing and supporting the strategy for representing South Asian art in the programme.

You will be able to combine your curatorial flair with an ability to work collaboratively and make an effective contribution to how South Asian art is thought about and understood at Tate Modern. With an inclusive leadership style, you will possess the ability to inspire your colleagues, share your expertise and motivate and support the development of our curatorial team and contribute to the overall vision of Tate.

You will be an experienced curator or specialist with an in-depth knowledge of modern and contemporary art with a particular specialism in South Asian art. An impressive track record of publication and research, an established network of contacts and an understanding of the issues surrounding collecting modern and contemporary art for museums. You will also be a first-class communicator who can write for a variety of audiences.

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until March 2025.

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