Art Historian Astaguru

About Astaguru

AstaGuru was conceptualised in the year 2008 functioning as a safe and secure platform to conduct online auctions for 'Contemporary & Modern Indian Art'?, as well as vintage collectibles and rare antiques such as sculptures, classic miniatures paintings, fine writing instruments, timepieces, celebrity memorabilia and aristocratic jewelry. The word AstaGuru is a combination of ‘Asta’ which means auction in Italian and ‘Guru’ which indicates our mastery at conducting the same.

Job Description

You will be working full-time on-site as an Art Historian for AstaGuru, located in Mumbai. Your main responsibilities will include conducting in-depth research on various art movements, periods, and individual artists, analyzing artworks to understand their historical, cultural, and social contexts, and staying updated on current research and developments in the field. You will be tasked with identifying new artists, preparing presentations for management, sourcing and documenting books for archiving purposes, researching artworks and artists for various departments, and maintaining exhibition histories. Additionally, you will be required to research and capture the Auction Calendar of Christie's, document artworks for the Client Relations team, and assist in public relations activities related to the collections featured in AstaGuru's auctions. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art History, Fine Arts, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of proven experience in research, publication, or exhibition development. Experience working in museums, galleries, universities, or cultural institutions will be an added advantage. Strong research and analytical abilities, excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as knowledge of Indian art and cultural heritage are essential for this position.,