Singapore Modern & Contemporary Art Sourcing Lead

ASTAGURU SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AstaGuru Singapore is seeking a Modern & Contemporary Art Specialist to establish and grow its Modern & Contemporary Art category in Singapore and Southeast Asia by driving sourcing, developing strong market relationships, and building a pipeline of high-quality consignments.

The role focuses on identifying artists, emerging trends, and key collections to position AstaGuru competitively within the global contemporary art landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Indian/South Asian art, galleries, auction houses, or art advisory.
• Strong exposure to international art markets preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality modern and contemporary artworks, including emerging and established artists.
• Build and maintain relationships with galleries, artists, collectors, advisors, and institutions.
• Develop networks within the contemporary art ecosystem across Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Identify and engage with new collectors, artists, and estates to drive sourcing opportunities.
• Research, evaluate, and assess artworks for authenticity, relevance, and auction potential.
• Track market trends, artist trajectories, and pricing benchmarks within the contemporary art space.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of consignments for auctions and private sales.
• Collaborate with internal teams (research, marketing, catalogue) to support category positioning and storytelling.
• Represent AstaGuru at art fairs, gallery openings, and industry events.
• Travel within the region as required for sourcing and relationship building.

Skills

Sourcing

Relationship management

Market research

Art-history knowledge

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art History

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AstaGuru Singapore is seeking a Modern & Contemporary Art Specialist to establish and grow its Modern & Contemporary Art category in Singapore and Southeast Asia by driving sourcing, developing strong market relationships, and building a pipeline of high-quality consignments.

The role focuses on identifying artists, emerging trends, and key collections to position AstaGuru competitively within the global contemporary art landscape.