Islamic Art Curator — Hybrid Role, Shape the Collection

Rijksmuseum; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport allowance

Museum Card after probation

Home workspace budget

Holiday bonus

Year-end bonus

IKB (payout option)

Hybrid work option with home days

Job summary

Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam seeks a Curator of Islamic Art to lead the development of the collection from the Islamic world and connect it with Dutch and European art histories.

You will survey, document and expand the collection, build networks with communities and donors, and raise the profile of this area both within the museum and for external audiences. Fluency in English and Dutch is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in regional studies, cultural history or art history of the Islamic world.
• Knowledge of Arabic and ability to read and interpret calligraphy.
• Good command of English and Dutch, or willingness to learn Dutch soon.

Responsibilities

• Survey, document, research and further develop the Islamic art collection.
• Contribute to a collection development plan and propose new acquisitions.
• Monitor developments in the field and the art market, identifying opportunities for the collection.
• Build and maintain relationships with communities, fellow specialists, collectors, other stakeholders and potential supporters and donors.
• Make the collection and the knowledge surrounding it more visible and accessible, both within and beyond the museum.

Skills

Arabic language knowledge

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Islamic world studies or related field

Job description

Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam seeks a Curator of Islamic Art to lead the development of the collection from the Islamic world and connect it with Dutch and European art histories.

You will survey, document and expand the collection, build networks with communities and donors, and raise the profile of this area both within the museum and for external audiences. Fluency in English and Dutch is required.