Adjunct Curator, Indigenous Art

The Adjunct Curator will work closely and in a collaborative way with colleagues in the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational and will liaise with various other Tate departments, such as Curatorial, Research, Collection and Development departments.

Tate already has an extensive network of contacts internationally (including artists, collectors and arts professionals) however the role requires the further development of this network and dissemination of information and knowledge throughout Tate to further develop the internal knowledge base in Indigenous art.

Owing to Tate’s status as a National Collection and to avoid any conflict of interest, we regret that applications from those working for other collecting institutions and/ or individuals and those working in the commercial sector (e.g. commercial galleries and auction houses) cannot be considered.
The Role
The Adjunct Curator of Indigenous Art is part-time on a 2.5-year freelance contract. They
will contribute to our mission and help to reframe Tate's collection and displays and wider
interests in the contemporary art field. This role will be held by a curator or researcher with
a strong track record of projects or publications focused on Indigenous art and Indigeneity. A
transnational outlook is important, and we particularly encourage applicants with a focus on
practices across West Asia, Africa, South Asia, to be considered in a broader historic and
intellectual remit, and in the context of transnational perspectives.
The Adjunct Curator will contribute with the following:
• Undertake original research in one or more of the HTRC: T’s areas of strategic
priority.
• Contribute towards the formulation of Tate’s strategy for the HTRC: T and Indigenous
art with a transnational outlook.
• Contribute original research outputs, including essays, lectures, and digital
resources, 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 practice
and protocols.
• Collaborate with Learning, Public Programmes, and Curatorial teams to translate
research into public-facing activity where appropriate.
• Advise on the interpretation, display, and contextualisation of works connected to
Indigeneity in Tate’s collection and exhibitions.
• Support curators and conservators in addressing the ethical, cultural, and ritual
dimensions of artworks.
• Contribute to exhibition research, acquisitions discussions, display and interpretive
frameworks as required.
• Advise on and deliver specific acquisitions, in collaboration with the curatorial team
at Tate Modern.
• Build and sustain relationships with universities, research centres, Indigenous
communities, artists, and cultural organisations internationally.
• Position Tate as a leading forum for research on Indigenous art within a global,
transnational perspective.
• Seek opportunities for collaborative funding, residencies, and research exchanges
• Contribute to critical reflections on colonial legacies and power relations within the
museum, particularly as they shape the display, interpretation, and governance of
Indigenous and sacred material.
• Support best practice in inclusive, respectful engagement with Indigenous
communities and traditions.
• Work collaboratively and keep in regular contact with HTRC: T’s staff
• Provide a monthly report for circulation within Tate and to the sponsor of HTRC:T
• Provide a final report, for circulation within Tate and to the sponsor of HTRC: T
To fulfil this brief, you will need:
• Expert knowledge and practical and scholarly involvement in Indigenous art, with an
encouraged 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 surrounding
collecting modern and contemporary art for museums.
• A track record of conceiving, developing, and delivering research programmes that
explore Indigenous art in transnational, transhistorical, and interdisciplinary contexts
• An in-depth knowledge and practical involvement and scholarly involvement in
Indigenous art history supported by a relevant graduate or post-graduate degree
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with diverse communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience addressing both
specialist and public audiences
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in research or curatorial contexts.

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