Research Internship

Department: Research

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Grosvenor Hill

Description

Gagosian is pleased to offer a one-year internship position at our Grosvenor Hill location. We are looking for a committed and proactive individual, with strong research abilities, impeccable attention to detail and a passion for art. Applicants must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and prioritise.

We believe that our Gagosian interns are integral to the functioning of the gallery. Through focused development, we aim to attract and retain a diverse pool of talent.

The internship will support the personal and professional growth of the candidate to enhance future career opportunities, both at Gagosian and in the wider art world.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Cataloguing:

Catalogue primary and secondary artwork consignments by thoroughly researching provenance, exhibition and publication history using internal and external libraries, online databases, archives, and other resources
Build effective working relationships across departments to facilitate efficient information sharing and support time-sensitive consignments and exhibition needs
Research comparable auction sales, museum collections and summarizing key points for research dossiers focused on individual artworks
Occasional writing of select sales-oriented texts for research dossiers focused on individual artworks, with attention to highlighting work’s historical context, rarity, notable provenance and exhibition history, and other relevant details
Maintain consistency with the gallery's cataloguing standards, house style, and artist-specific research conventions.
Develop expertise in artist-specific research practices, internal resources, and historical documentation to ensure accurate and consistent cataloguing.
Support general research needs related to exhibitions, consignments, and artist markets
Adhere to the gallery’s house style and formatting protocols for documentation
Assist in document layout/design with occasional use of Adobe InDesign

Library:

Maintain and oversee cataloguing of the London library and auction catalogue inventory for circulation within the gallery
Carry out book checks to support members of the global Research team
Support staff with locating library resources and coordinating requests for new acquisitions
Monitor upcoming exhibition schedule to identify and acquire relevant exhibition catalogues, monographs, and other publications and resources
Liaise with global library team to align on changes to gallery wide library standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field required (M.A. strongly preferred) with some professional experience working in commercial galleries or auction houses
Exceptional research and writing skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow house-style and editorial guidelines
Familiarity with cataloguing best practices and primary/secondary source research
Proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe, and Google applications; basic knowledge of InDesign is a plus, but not required Proof of right to work in the UK

Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of the gallery world and modern and contemporary art
Familiarity with art resources and databases
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Excellent communication and written skills
Possess excellent time management and organisational skills
Must be able to work independently and exercise judgement as needed
Able to complete work efficiently and accurately in a deadline-driven environment
Highly detail-oriented
Excellent proofreading skills

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