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Research Internship
CompanyGagosian
LocationLondon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 3, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the research department by cataloguing artwork consignments, researching provenance, and maintaining the gallery's library inventory. They will also assist with exhibition-related research, document layout, and information sharing across departments.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
433
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Established by Larry Gagosian in Los Angeles in 1980, Gagosian is a global gallery specializing in modern and contemporary art that employs more than three hundred people at exhibition spaces in seven countries across the United States, Europe, and Asia. In addition to its galleries, Gagosian is at the forefront of the digital marketplace with innovative online viewing rooms, timed to coincide with major art fairs, that include highly desirable works by today’s leading artists, transparent pricing, historical scholarship, and insightful market analysis.
Gagosian began publishing in 1986, becoming the first gallery to establish a publishing house that produces a vast range of catalogues raisonnés, monographs, artist’s books, scholarly exhibition catalogues, and limited editions. Today the gallery has published more than six hundred titles, rivaling the output of traditional arts trade publishers. The print and online editions of the 'Gagosian Quarterly' provide unique access to artists in their studios and homes through insightful interviews and profiles of and by leading art world professionals.
Gagosian has long developed cultural programming and events with artists, including performances, exhibition tours, public talks, film screenings, and studio visits. The gallery has long been committed to working with and advising artists on all aspects of their legacy planning. In 2018 the gallery launched its Building a Legacy program, bringing together artists and their studio staff with experts in the field of artists’ estates, nonprofit foundations, and legacy stewardship through a series of symposia.
About the Role
Research Internship
Department: Research
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Grosvenor Hill
Description
Gagosian is pleased to offer a one-year internship position at our Grosvenor Hill location. We are looking for a committed and proactive individual, with strong research abilities, impeccable attention to detail and a passion for art. Applicants must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and prioritise.
We believe that our Gagosian interns are integral to the functioning of the gallery. Through focused development, we aim to attract and retain a diverse pool of talent.
The internship will support the personal and professional growth of the candidate to enhance future career opportunities, both at Gagosian and in the wider art world.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Cataloguing:
- Catalogue primary and secondary artwork consignments by thoroughly researching provenance, exhibition and publication history using internal and external libraries, online databases, archives, and other resources
- Build effective working relationships across departments to facilitate efficient information sharing and support time-sensitive consignments and exhibition needs
- Research comparable auction sales, museum collections and summarizing key points for research dossiers focused on individual artworks
- Occasional writing of select sales-oriented texts for research dossiers focused on individual artworks, with attention to highlighting work’s historical context, rarity, notable provenance and exhibition history, and other relevant details
- Maintain consistency with the gallery's cataloguing standards, house style, and artist-specific research conventions.
- Develop expertise in artist-specific research practices, internal resources, and historical documentation to ensure accurate and consistent cataloguing.
- Support general research needs related to exhibitions, consignments, and artist markets
- Adhere to the gallery’s house style and formatting protocols for documentation
- Assist in document layout/design with occasional use of Adobe InDesign
Library:
- Maintain and oversee cataloguing of the London library and auction catalogue inventory for circulation within the gallery
- Carry out book checks to support members of the global Research team
- Support staff with locating library resources and coordinating requests for new acquisitions
- Monitor upcoming exhibition schedule to identify and acquire relevant exhibition catalogues, monographs, and other publications and resources
- Liaise with global library team to align on changes to gallery wide library standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field required (M.A. strongly preferred) with some professional experience working in commercial galleries or auction houses
- Exceptional research and writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow house-style and editorial guidelines
- Familiarity with cataloguing best practices and primary/secondary source research
- Proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe, and Google applications; basic knowledge of InDesign is a plus, but not required Proof of right to work in the UK
Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of the gallery world and modern and contemporary art
- Familiarity with art resources and databases
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Possess excellent time management and organisational skills
- Must be able to work independently and exercise judgement as needed
- Able to complete work efficiently and accurately in a deadline-driven environment
- Highly detail-oriented
- Excellent proofreading skills
Key Skills
ResearchCataloguingArt HistoryProvenance ResearchAttention To DetailTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunicationProofreadingAdobe InDesignMicrosoft OfficeGoogle ApplicationsDatabase ManagementWritingArchival Research
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Art & DesignScience & ResearchCreative & MediaAdministrative
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