2025 asymmetry curatorial research fellowship

We are excited to announce our international Open Call for the 2025 Asymmetry Curatorial Research Fellowship at Chisenhale Gallery, London. This is an 18-month post for an early career curator to develop their curatorial practice supporting the gallery’s internationally renowned commissions programme and newly founded publishing initiative, Chisenhale Books. The Fellowship will further provide the curator with the opportunity to develop and contribute to various editorial, communications and social media outputs, thinking critically about the connections between the gallery, commissioned artists and our audiences, in line with the organisation’s mission, vision and values.

The 2025 Asymmetry Curatorial Research Fellow will work closely with Chisenhale’s curatorial team, who are committed to pastoral care and supportive professional development. Managed by Chisenhale’s Curator, the Fellow will work directly on the development of commissions, events and publications with artists. Previous projects included Lotus L. Kang, Benoît Piéron, Alia Farid, Joshua Leon, Rory Pilgrim and Simnikiwe Buhlungu. The Fellow will also engage in critical conversation, close reading and rigorous thought, alongside the development of invaluable practical skills. Opportunities for studio visits and critical discourse will be facilitated via Chisenhale’s extensive creative peer network.

The Fellow will be given the opportunity to research and develop aspects of public-facing programming over which they will have responsibility for implementation. Throughout the placement, mentoring and assistance from senior staff will allow the Fellow to develop and refine their skills and establish their own curatorial ambitions. The placement is designed to instil agency, to allow the realisation of new curatorial achievements, to enable, formulate and expand on new ideas and growth in their profession.

Asymmetry will provide additional mentoring and resources to further the Fellow’s independent curatorial research. For one day a week over six months, the Fellow will receive additional support to collaborate with Asymmetry’s curatorial network and develop an independent public programme or research project.