Curator, Visual Culture

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The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is a dedicated museum that showcases the exquisite artefacts from Palace Museum’s collections and collaborates with other museums in research, exhibitions, education and public programmes. The museum comprises 7 600 square metres of gallery space for standing and special exhibitions on Palace Museum’s collections of paintings, calligraphy, antiquities and historical objects, as well as thematic displays on world cultures and civilisations.

Reporting to the Head Curator, Curator, Visual Culture will supervise a team of curatorial staff and take the lead in formulation of interpretation plans for future standing or special exhibitions, as well as assist the Head Curator to draw up relevant curatorial policies and strategic plans on exhibitions in support of the HKPM’s institutional goals.

You will be responsible for:

assisting the Head Curator in formulating museum policies, including but not limited to the policy of exhibition and strategic plans for the HKPM in relation to the scope of exhibitions and curatorial programmes;
planning and implementing a dynamic mix of exhibitions, publications and curatorial activities, with an aim to engage diverse audiences for the HKPM, to develop their understanding of Chinese history, art and culture and awareness of its significance as a vital social and cultural force;
coordinating with the Palace Museum on matters related to the arrangement of displaying its collection in the HKPM’s standing and special exhibitions, as well as other collaborations on research and curatorial matters;
developing relationships and networks with international and regional museums and institutions, as well as stakeholder groups such as collectors, donors, and partners to identify collaborative opportunities;
developing and driving pre-opening exhibitions and creating awareness from the local, regional and global attention to the HKPM prior to its opening;
planning and overseeing the configuration, organisation and management of the exhibition galleries of the HKPM under his/her purview;
taking lead in content development and conducting academic research for preparation of write-ups for museum exhibitions and publications;
managing the team by providing coaching and guidance on delivering exhibitions from conception through planning to implementation in a professional manner as well as planning for staff training and career development;
seeking professional development opportunities for the team that will introduce new professional contacts and provide new skills and ideas for improved presentation of exhibitions; and
preparing and monitoring the annual departmental budget related to exhibitions and curatorial programming at the HKPM.

You should:

possess a recognised university degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, Creative Media, or other relevant fields; an advanced degree is preferable;
have at least 10 years of experience in curating and museum-related work;
have good knowledge of Chinese art and culture as well as a wide understanding of contemporary and emerging artistic practices, relevant theories and international discourses in the field of visual cultures;
possess well-developed networks with museums, collectors, donors and academics, etc.; and
be proficient in written and spoken English, preferably with knowledge of Cantonese and Putonghua, or any other second language.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

16-07-2020

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All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

For more information, please visit http://www.westkowloon.hk or contact:

Linda Hung /+852 22005481