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Join the prestigious V&A Museum to shape the history of photography through an exclusive doctoral placement
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Cromwell Road, London
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
At the forefront of cultural heritage and innovation, the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is a world leader in art and design, offering an unparalleled collection across various disciplines. By joining us, you become part of a vibrant institution that is committed to preserving history while advancing research and education in the field.
Role Summary
- Work alongside Photography Curators to catalogue the Bert Hardy photograph collection.
- Organise, number, sleeve, and box an extensive array of vintage prints and Kodachrome slides.
- Conduct in-depth research on a specific element of the collection that aligns with your academic interests.
- Contribute to the museum's legacy by enhancing the accessibility and understanding of a significant photographic archive.
Role Requirements
- Enrolment in a PhD program with an interest in photography, art history, or a related field.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently on a research project.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for handling historical photographs and data entry.
- Passion for museum collections and photojournalism with a readiness to delve into a pivotal era of British photography.
The Role To provide opportunities for early-career training for PhD students, the V&A has made available a range of doctoral placements based in collections departments, archives, the National Art Library, research, and collections care and access. Each placement is a discrete project designed by members of V&A staff (who will also act as the placement’s supervisor), involving collaborative as well as independent research.
The V&A has recently acquired a collection of over 2,000 photographs by Bert Hardy (1913-95). Hardy was chief photographer for Picture Post magazine from 1941 to 1957. His work represents a highpoint of 20th century British photography and international photojournalism. The photographs in the acquisition span his entire career and consists mostly of vintage prints and some Kodachrome slides.
The V&A seeks a student to work with Photography Curators on cataloguing the collection on a database and to organise, number, sleeve and box the photographs. The student will also be expected research a specific aspect of the collection that links with their interests.
The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
