DAG - Assistant Manager Provenance

Job Description

The Assistant Manager  Provenance role involves drafting and vetting provenance aspects of DAGs collection, researching technical and subjective elements, and producing post-sale documents like Authenticity and Provenance certificates. It includes liaising with art advisory teams, researching artists" biographies, techniques, auction sales, and publication history, coordinating information across galleries, managing external artwork evaluations, and ensuring smooth communication with departments and the CEOs office for provenance documentation and approvals.

About DAG:

Delhi Art Gallery (DAG) was established in 1993 and is now the world's largest and best-known commercial gallery selling and curating exhibitions of Indian and South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art. DAG showcases the breadth and quality of 20th Century art from this region, covering all the main styles and themes of artistic endeavor in painting, sculpture, drawings, watercolors and lithographs. DAG participates in national and international art fairs including Art Dubai, Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Stage Singapore, Masterpiece London and the India Art Fair, New Delhi. DAGs presence at these venues has brought growing attention and multiple awards for its innovative pavilion designs and curated presentations of select works of art.

Please Note:
 The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
 The Art X Company is hiring for this role on behalf of DAG.
 This is an on-site, full-time position based in Delhi.
 Salary band for this role is available upon request.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:
 Masters degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field.
 4-8 years of experience in provenance research, documentation, or a related area within an art gallery or museum setting.
 Strong research and analytical skills.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Familiarity with legal and ethical standards in provenance research.
 Sound working knowledge of current standards of collections care and museum practices.
 Knowledge of artwork mediums and technology, the developments, processes, and basic technical elements.

Key Personal Attributes & Skills:
 Creative individual with drive and the ability to take initiative
 Values of adaptability and sincerity are critical
 Ability to create project management structures, systems, and processes and follow through both personally and with team members
 Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
 Good writing skills and an understanding of how to approach diverse stakeholders
 Strong attention to detail and good observation skills
 A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision making skills
 Ability to manage teams, report regularly
 Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
 Ability to produce clear, coherent creative briefs and project reports
 Ability to organise a daily workload by priorities

Requirements

Essential Qualifications: A Masters Degree with a research dissertation, ideally in a creative, social science or humanities field Minimum undergraduate level statistics study. Proficiency in English language and academic writing. IT system proficiency, especially Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, Slack, and Zoom. Analytical skills for examining and drawing insights. Ability to visualise data and communicate complex information. Required Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience with research of any kind  independent or guided Previous experience in market or academic research. Experience in fieldwork and report writing. Experience in conducting primary research through interviews and focus groups. Experience with survey tools and data analysis tools such as SurveyMonkey, NVivo, SPSS Key Personal Attributes & Skills: Creative individual with drive, good analytical skills and the ability to take initiative Should be comfortable with interviewing people from diverse backgrounds An effective team worker who shows initiative and takes ownership of the role Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Strong attention to detail and good observation skills Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team,