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TG703778 - Adjunct Curator, Indigenous Art
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TG703778 - Adjunct Curator, Indigenous Art
TG703778 - Adjunct Curator, Indigenous Art
Job Introduction
Tate is seeking an Adjunct Curator: Indigenous Art to join the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational at Tate Modern.
This role focuses on developing research into Indigenous art within global and transnational contexts, contributing to Tate’s work to expand and diversify art histories. You will collaborate across curatorial and public programme teams to shape research outputs, support collection development, and contribute to events, workshops, and interpretation.
You will bring a strong research background in Indigenous art (PhD or equivalent), with an interest in interdisciplinary and decolonial approaches. Experience of collaborative working and engaging wider audiences is essential, alongside the ability to build relationships with artists, scholars, and communities.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a leading international research environment and to the ongoing development of Tate’s collection and programmes.
** контракт is offered on a two-year fixed-term freelance basis. The time spent on the work is flexible and discretionary**, however, the institution expects the Adjunct Curator to devote the equivalent of 21.6 hours per week to fulfil their obligations under the contract. Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
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Salary & Details
- Freelance basis with a retained fee of £25,800 (monthly paid)
- Location: Tate Modern, United Kingdom
- Working Hours: Flexible (equivalent to 21.6 hours per week)
- Contract Type: Freelance
- Closing Date: 22 July 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Developing transnational research frameworks for Indigenous art history
- Collaborating with curators, researchers, and public programme teams
- Supporting collection development through critical curation and research
- Contributing to exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and public programming
- Engaging with artists, scholars, and Indigenous communities globally
- Contributing to publication outputs, academic discourse, and institutional knowledge-sharing
Requirements & Skills
- Advanced academic credentials in Indigenous art history or closely related field (PhD or equivalent experience)
- Strong expertise in global and transnational art histories, with an interest in decolonial and interdisciplinary approaches
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and sectors
- Proven track record of public engagement, including workshops, lectures, or community-based research
- Exceptional research, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Experience building cross-cultural relationships, particularly with Indigenous communities and artists
- UK work eligibility
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About the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational
The Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational enables Tate to challenge established perspectives on global art histories by creating new frameworks for understanding art transcending borders, cultures, and institutions. This role sits at the heart of this ambitious project, fostering critical dialogue and innovative research.
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For full details and to apply, visit Tate’s vacancy page. Closing date: 22 July 2026.
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