Registrar & Artwork Documentation Specialist

About the role

The Arturo Palomba Gallery is expanding its operations in Kuwait and seeks a Registrar & Artwork Documentation Specialist to join the team in Kuwait City. The role involves maintaining accurate records of artworks, supporting exhibitions and international projects, and ensuring smooth documentation processes within a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and organise artwork records, archives and inventory systems.
• Coordinate provenance documentation, certificates of authenticity and catalogue data.
• Support database management for artworks and gallery projects.
• Prepare documentation for exhibitions, collections and international collaborations.
• Track artwork movements and locations, updating records promptly.
• Respond to information requests related to artworks, exhibitions and collections.
• Assist internal administration connected to artwork documentation.

Required profile

• Strong interest in contemporary art and gallery operations.
• Excellent organisational and documentation abilities.
• Detail‑oriented, professional work approach.
• Strong administrative and record‑management capabilities.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Experience in administration, archives, museums, galleries or collections management is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural, international setting.

Required skills

• Knowledge of digital archiving systems, databases or collection‑management software (advantageous).

What we offer

• International and creative working environment.
• Opportunity to work with artworks, artists, collectors and cultural projects across the Gulf and Europe.
• Exposure to exhibitions and gallery operations.
• Professional growth and development.
• Medical insurance and annual flight ticket.
• Modern office space.