Lead Curator, Modern & Contemporary African Art

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Curator of African Art to provide scholarly and strategic leadership for its modern and contemporary African Art collection from the 1960s to today. The role shapes acquisitions, research, publications, and partnerships, advancing a global dialogue through innovative exhibitions and audience engagement.

The candidate will lead collaborations across departments, manage complex loan negotiations, and contribute to scholarly programs, catalogs, and public

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art History with a focus on modern/contemporary African Art.
• PhD in Art History or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of curatorial experience in a major museum or equivalent.
• Proven leadership of large-scale exhibitions, installations, and publications.
• Experience managing complex loan negotiations and partnerships.
• Record of fundraising and donor engagement.

Responsabilités

• Provide curatorial leadership for African Art collection (1960s–present).
• Lead acquisition strategies, research initiatives, and collaborations.
• Oversee exhibitions, rotations, and interpretive installations.
• Manage loans, negotiations, and partnerships with international institutions.
• Represent the museum in lectures, panels, and professional networks.
• Mentor Associate/Assistant Curators and project staff.
• Develop educational and public programs related to African art.
• Publish scholarly work in catalogs, journals, and digital platforms.

Connaissances

African Art knowledge

Scholarly writing

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/teaching

Independent and collaborative work

Formation

Master's degree in Art History (modern/contemporary African Art)

PhD in Art History

Description du poste

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Curator of African Art to provide scholarly and strategic leadership for its modern and contemporary African Art collection from the 1960s to today. The role shapes acquisitions, research, publications, and partnerships, advancing a global dialogue through innovative exhibitions and audience engagement.

The candidate will lead collaborations across departments, manage complex loan negotiations, and contribute to scholarly programs, catalogs, and public