The Living Art Museum Seeks New Collection Manager in Reykjavik
The Living Art Museum, known locally as Nýló, has announced an opening for a new collection manager to oversee its extensive holdings of contemporary art and historical archives. As one of Europe's oldest artist-run exhibition spaces, the institution serves a vital role in preserving progressive artistic practices dating from the 1960s to the modern day.
The recruitment highlights the ongoing behind-the-scenes work required to maintain the museum's prominent position within the local cultural landscape.
Inside the Collection Manager Role at Marshall House and Breiðholt
Operating out of the The Living Art Museum spaces, the incoming collection manager will shoulder key administrative and preservation responsibilities. The daily routine spans two primary locations: the Marshall House office and exhibition venue, and the storage facilities located at Völvufell in Breiðholt.
Core duties for the position involve:
- Overseeing the registration, storage, and careful handling of artworks
- Collaborating with the museum director and board on new acquisitions
- Managing loan agreements, shipping logistics, and storage facilities
- Writing grant proposals and conducting collection-focused research
- Welcoming international scholars and leading public educational mediation
Because the role involves managing archives and registration records primarily kept in Icelandic, candidates are expected to bring a foundational understanding of the language, alongside familiarity with Icelandic contemporary art and professional museum registration practices.
Visiting and Discovering Local Culture
The position is structured as a part-time role operating on a 50% schedule, dividing time between administrative duties and community-facing exhibition projects where pieces from the permanent collection are frequently displayed to the public.
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