The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is a dedicated museum that showcases the exquisite artefacts from Palace Museum’s collections and collaborates with other museums in research, exhibitions, education and public programmes. The museum comprises 7 800 square metres of gallery space for standing and special exhibitions on Palace Museum’s collections of paintings, calligraphy, antiquities and historical objects, as well as thematic displays on world cultures and civilisations.
Reporting to the Head, Curatorial Affairs, the position of Curator will supervise a team of curatorial staff and take the lead in formulation of interpretation plans for exhibitions.
You are responsible for:
- assisting in formulating strategic plans for the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) in relation to the scope of exhibitions, collections and relevant curatorial programmes;
- planning and implementing a dynamic mix of exhibitions, publications and curatorial activities to develop the understanding of Chinese and world history, art and culture and awareness of its significance as a vital social and cultural force;
- coordinating with the Palace Museum on matters related to the arrangement of displaying its collection in the HKPM’s exhibitions, as well as other collaborations on research and curatorial matters;
- developing relationships and networks with international and regional museums and institutions, as well as stakeholder groups such as collectors, donors, and partners to identify collaborative opportunities;
- planning and overseeing the configuration, organisation and management of the exhibition galleries of the HKPM under your purview;
- taking lead in content development and conducting academic research for preparation of write-ups for museum exhibitions and publications;
- managing the team by providing coaching and guidance on delivering exhibitions;
- preparing and monitoring the annual departmental budget related to exhibitions and curatorial programming at the HKPM; and
- performing any other duties from time to time as reasonably assigned by HKPM
You should:
- possess a recognised university doctoral degree in Art History, Archaeology, History, Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, Creative Media or relevant disciplines is preferred;
- have at least 8 years of experience in curatorial and museum-related work;
- demonstrate specialisation in the history of Chinese decorative arts with broad knowledge of Chinese and world arts;
- have demonstrable expertise in research or exhibition project(s) with Chinese decorative arts, particularly with Chinese textile, accessory, or fashion;
- have extensive experience working with international museums, collections or other partners for exhibitions;
- showcase well-developed networks with museums, collectors, donors and academics, and other stakeholders;
- have experience leading curatorial team(s) and collaborating with other teams; and
- be proficient in written and spoken Chinese and English.
For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.
01-09-2025
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For more information, please visit https://www.westk.hk or contact:
Janny Yip /+852 22003776
