Tate is seeking to engage an experienced researcher or curator with in-depth, specialist To fulfil this brief, you will need: Undertake original research in one or more of the HTRC: T's areas of strategic Please submit your application at Tate's website by 28 October 2026 midnight.Job Summary
Job Description
knowledge of Indigenous art with a particular emphasis on Southwest Asia and North Africa
(SWANA region), to be an Adjunct Curator for the Hyundai Tate Research Centre:
Transnational. The Adjunct Curator will carry out research for Tate from their country of
residence as the role will be remote.
The Adjunct Curator will work closely and in a collaborative way with colleagues in the
Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational and will liaise with various other Tate
departments, such as Curatorial, Research, Collection and Development departments.
Tate already has an extensive network of contacts internationally (including artists, collectors
and arts professionals) however the role requires the further development of this network
and dissemination of information and knowledge throughout Tate to further develop the
internal knowledge base in Indigenous art.
Owing to Tate's status as a National Collection and to avoid any conflict of interest, we regret
that applications from those working for other collecting institutions and/ or individuals and
those working in the commercial sector (e.g. commercial galleries and auction houses)
cannot be considered. Job Requirements
Expert knowledge and practical and scholarly involvement in Indigenous art, with an
encouraged focus on practices across West Asia, Africa and South Asia.
Curatorial or museum experience, particularly within contemporary art institutions.
An established network of contacts, an understanding of the issues surrounding
collecting modern and contemporary art for museums.
A track record of conceiving, developing, and delivering research programmes that
explore Indigenous art in transnational, transhistorical, and interdisciplinary contexts
An in-depth knowledge and practical involvement and scholarly involvement in
Indigenous art history supported by a relevant graduate or post-graduate degree
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with diverse communities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience addressing both
specialist and public audiences Job Responsibilities
priority.
Contribute towards the formulation of Tate's strategy for the HTRC: T and Indigenous
art with a transnational outlook.
Contribute original research outputs, including essays, lectures, and digital
resources, aligned with Tate's research strategy.
Plan and convene research workshops, seminars, and study days for artists, scholars,
Indigenous communities and museum professionals.
Foster inclusive and sensitive dialogue around indigeneity and institutional practice
and protocols.
Collaborate with Learning, Public Programmes, and Curatorial teams to translate
research into public-facing activity where appropriate.
Advise on the interpretation, display, and contextualisation of works connected to
Indigeneity in Tate's collection and exhibitions.
Support curators and conservators in addressing the ethical, cultural, and ritual dimensions of artworks. How to Apply