curator of international contemporary art
Moderna Museet is now seeking an internationally renowned curator to work with exhibitions and the collection, focusing on international art from 1989 onwards. We are looking for someone who will take initiative and is committed to strengthening the museum’s position as a pioneering international art institution, at the same time clearly making accessibility to a broad audience a priority.
The role and duties
As Curator of International Art from 1989 onwards, you will work independently as well as collaboratively across the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues and management in shaping the museum’s strategic direction. Operatively, you will be expected to take initiative and have the ability to take the lead in daily work and with exhibition projects in collaboration with the museum’s entire organisation. You will be the museum’s expert in the field of international contemporary art.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
Maintaining and advancing the museum’s expertise in contemporary international art from the period after 1989.
Contributing to the development of the museum’s future exhibition programme.
Leading and executing exhibition projects.
Contributing to research on the collection and installing works in collection galleries.
Contributing to the development of the collection by actively acquiring artworks in dialogue with colleagues and management.
Writing catalogue essays, exhibition texts, and articles for a variety of purposes.
Strengthening and expanding the museum’s relationships with artists and institutions.
Performing other duties within the scope of the position as curator.
As Curator of International Art from 1989 onwards you are part of the curatorial team within the Exhibitions & Collection Department at Moderna Museet in Stockholm. The team comprises seven curators each with responsibility for different areas of the collection. You will report to the Chief Curator who is also the head of Exhibitions & Collection. While the role is primarily based on a Monday to Friday schedule, it includes travel and participation in professional activities outside regular working hours.