Art Historian

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Galerie Gmurzynska, Zurich, Switzerland

Institution: Galerie Gmurzynska
Deadline: 13 June 2025
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: 1 July 2025
Salary: Not specified
Working Hours: Full-time, on-site
Reports to: Gregory Tiersma-Woollgar

Galerie Gmurzynska, a leading international gallery with a 60-year legacy in classic modern and post-war contemporary art, is seeking an Art Historian to join its Zurich-based team. The gallery is renowned for its expertise in avant-garde and 20th-century abstraction, and has published over 300 seminal art historical books.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research on modern artworks
Write for gallery publications and internal dossiers
Support with institutional loan requests
Collaborate on editorial and publication projects
Proofread and fact-check documentation
Conduct archival research

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Art History (BA required; MA or PhD a plus)
Strong knowledge of 20th-century art history
Excellent writing and communication skills in English (C1/C2 level)
German language skills encouraged
Detail-oriented, organised, and able to meet deadlines
Proficiency with Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and ideally art database systems

Please send your CV and letter of motivation to Mr. Gregory Tiersma-Woollgar at woollgar@gmurzynska.com.