Short Description:
The collections of the Baur Foundation, Museum of Far Eastern Art, comprise some 9000 Chinese and Japanese art objects, housed in an elegant late 19th century town house. Acquired by the Swiss collector Alfred Baur (1865-1951) over a period of some 45 years, these exquisite works of art include Chinese imperial ceramic ware, jades and snuff bottles from the 10th to the 19th centuries, as well as Japanese prints, lacquer, netsuke, and sword fittings. Since 1995, several donations, notably of Chinese lacquer ware, export ceramics, Chinese and Japanese textiles and an important collection of objects for the Japanese Tea Ceremony, have further enriched the museum’s collections. Altogether, these represent the largest collections of Far Eastern art open to the public in Switzerland. Temporary exhibitions are regularly organized several times a year.
The Curator will be responsible for managing and developing the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and related research. The role involves curatorial expertise, scholarly research, and exhibition organization to support the museum’s mission.
Application Requirements:
Applications, including all required supporting documents, must be submitted by 31 May 2026 to the postal or email address above.
A detailed job description is available upon request from the Foundation.
Eligibility:
Applicants must demonstrate:
- An academic qualification with thorough knowledge of the art and cultures of the Far East, particularly Japan.
- Proven professional experience in museum curatorship.
- Experience in preparing and organizing exhibitions.
- Excellent command of French (working language of the museum).
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
- Good working knowledge of Japanese (desirable).
Entry Fee: none
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Website link:
https://fondation-baur.ch/en/the-foundation#the-baur-foundation
