Curator for Publications

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Curator (f/m/d) – Skulptur Projekte Münster 2027 Publications

Location: LWL Museum of Art and Culture, Münster (Germany)
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Application Deadline: April 28, 2025
Contract: Full-time (39 hrs/week), Fixed-term until December 31, 2027
Part-time: Minimum 30 hrs/week negotiable

The LWL Museum of Art and Culture in Münster is seeking a highly motivated, conceptually driven Curator for Publications to join the team for the upcoming edition of Skulptur Projekte Münster 2027, one of Europe’s leading exhibitions for art in public space.

This role centers on the academic and curatorial development of the exhibition’s catalog and related digital/print publications, in collaboration with artists, designers, scholars, and editors. The position offers an opportunity to shape how Skulptur Projekte engages with global audiences through critical publishing strategies—both traditional and experimental.

The 2027 edition will be directed by the internationally renowned curatorial collective What, How & for Whom/WHW (Ivet Ćurlin, Nataša Ilić, and Sabina Sabolović), known for their socially engaged, collaborative approach to curating.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptual development and editing of the Skulptur Projekte 2027 catalog in collaboration with artists, curators, and editors, through to final digital or printed publication and distribution
Design and execution of additional analog and digital publication formats contextualizing the exhibition from an academic and discursive perspective
Close collaboration with the curatorial team, city administration, and project management in implementing the exhibition and related programming
Contribution to public programs, including lectures, media appearances, and events
Documentation and archival research in coordination with the LWL Museum departments to support the ongoing development of the Skulptur Projekte Archive
Participation in grant writing and third-party funding acquisition

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

MA (or equivalent) in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Cultural Studies, Political Science, Anthropology, Visual Culture, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in art publishing, both digital and print
Experience writing and editing art-theoretical and curatorial texts, and managing complex editorial workflows
Deep engagement with contemporary art and art in public space, especially in discursive and interdisciplinary contexts
Professional experience in art institutions, ideally with collaborative curatorial teams and public space projects
International network within the contemporary art world
Fluency in German and English is desirable (though not explicitly stated, may be required for publishing work)

Preferred Experience

Public speaking and event organization (lectures, talks, panels)
Experience in media outreach and public engagement

Application Materials

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae (in tabular format)
Copies of academic degrees
If applicable: Proof of degree recognition in Germany + certified translation
Professional references
Additional qualifications and writing samples (strongly encouraged)

Diversity & Inclusion

The LWL values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly from women, individuals with disabilities, and candidates regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or cultural heritage.

About Skulptur Projekte Münster

Since 1977, Skulptur Projekte Münster has presented groundbreaking art in public spaces every ten years, organized by the LWL Museum of Art and Culture in partnership with the City of Münster. The exhibition’s history includes renowned artists such as Bruce Nauman, Rebecca Horn, and Maria Nordman. The 2027 edition continues this legacy with a renewed focus on socially engaged practices and critical discourse.

More Information

www.karriere.lwl.org
www.lwl-museum-kunst-kultur.de

Image credit: By Rüdiger Wölk, CC BY-SA 2.5