Research & Exhibitions Intern

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.  Who will work well with us: The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.  About the Opportunity  Research & Exhibitions Intern David Zwirner seeks a Research & Exhibitions Intern to contribute to all main areas of the Research & Exhibitions team. Qualified candidates for this position should have a strong interest in art research, writing, editing, and curatorial practice. Some knowledge of twentieth-century and contemporary art is required. Applicants with graduate degrees in art history or related fields, or those currently enrolled in such programs, are preferred. We also encourage recent college graduates with direct experience in gallery, museum, and/or contemporary art research to apply.  What you’ll do: Typical internship responsibilities may include: Inventory/factsheets Cataloguing and documenting provenance for gallery inventory, including library and archival research. Conducting independent research of catalogues and online resources to compile lists of comparable works as related to the gallery’s inventory. Exhibitions Assisting relevant team members with research-intensive exhibition projects (depending on exhibition schedule). Writing Researching and writing brief contextual texts on selected artists and artworks, as assigned. Documentation of gallery artists and estates Helping gather checklists for external exhibitions featuring gallery artists. Assisting with building CVs and narrative biographies for artists, as needed. DZ Library maintenance  Supporting general management of the gallery’s reference libraries, including: inbooking/registering of new books, pulling books for viewings, scanning texts, reshelving, and occasionally assisting with large-scale shifts of reference collections. What we would like you to have: A strong interest in researching art and artists, as well as curatorial practices. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Some knowledge of twentieth-century and contemporary art is required. Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment; ability to multitask on a wide variety of assignments. Detail-oriented nature and strong time-management skills. The Fall inter...