Curatorial Assistant

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Institution: M+ Museum
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled
Location: Hong Kong, West Kowloon
Contract: Full-time

M+ is a museum dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting visual art, design and architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong visual culture of the 20th and 21st centuries. Located in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is one of the world’s leading museums of modern and contemporary visual culture. The museum reflects Hong Kong’s unique position balancing local and international perspectives to define an innovative voice for Asia’s twenty-first century.

The Curatorial Assistant supports research, exhibition, and programming logistics; assists with production and acquisition of works; performs administrative tasks related to curatorial processes; and coordinates communication and data management across the museum’s exhibitions, displays, and permanent collections.

Key Responsibilities

Support research, exhibition planning, programming logistics, production, and artwork acquisitions
Carry out administrative tasks related to curatorial processes and meetings
Maintain and update data and image records for exhibitions, displays, and collections
Manage contacts and correspondence internally and externally
Assist in routine operations and special curatorial projects as assigned

Requirements

Recognised university degree (or equivalent) in Fine Art, Art History, Visual Studies, or related fields
At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in cultural or related organisations
Experience and knowledge in modern or contemporary Asian art; strong interest in Ink art preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work well under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Chinese and English