Department: Artistic Programmes & Content
Reporting to: Curator, Head of Collection
Hours: Full time / 1 year fixed term contract
Mudam Luxembourg is seeking a specialist in contemporary art with proven research skills to join the museum as Curatorial Fellow. Working as part of the curatorial team, the role is dedicated to the development of the collection through the museum’s partnership with the international law firm, Allen & Overy.
Mudam’s mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of the most relevant art of our times for the largest possible public through its collection, temporary exhibitions, programmes, and partnerships. Opened in 2006 in a purpose-built building designed by the renowned Sino-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, Mudam is located in the Park Draï Eechelen overlooking the historic city of Luxembourg.
The partnership between Mudam and Allen & Overy was first established in 2013 and in the first three years supported a series of donations to Mudam’s collection focusing exclusively on artists working in the moving image. From 2019, this collaboration is strengthened with increased support for acquisitions and the creation of a Curatorial Fellowship that will extend this focus to emerging artists working with new and emerging technologies including digital media. Reporting to the Curator, Head of Collection and working closely with the collection, registrar and programming teams, the Curatorial Fellow will contribute to all aspects of the acquisition process, researching and developing proposals and presentations for future acquisitions and acting as Allen & Overy’s liaison in Mudam’s collection team. In contributing to the development of the collection they will work collaboratively with colleagues across the museum in addition to building upon an extensive network of contacts internationally.
Mudam seeks a bright and motivated individual with proven writing and research skills. They will be in touch with developments globally, with a strong knowledge of contemporary art and a specialist interest in the impact of recent and emerging technologies on contemporary practice. They will have good analytical and presentation skills, and be an excellent communicator and team-player able to contribute to the work and activities of Mudam.
For details about the missions, functions and profile sought, go to: mudam.com/curatorial-fellowship.
To apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to Frédéric Maraud, Head of Human Resources rh@mudam.lu.
Interviews will be held at Mudam, Luxembourg on Thursday 12 March.
For further questions please contact rh@mudam.lu.
Applicants are requested to submit:
- a comprehensive curriculum vitae (three pages maximum),
- a covering letter summarising your interest in the position and providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in this brief.
The closing date for applications is on Sunday 23.02.2020.
