Working in Art

How to build a career in the art world

De: Alexandra Steinacker-Clark

The essential guide for anyone looking to find a job in the professional art sector, or make a career change into the industry.

Ever been told that your plan to work in art is a pipe dream? Or that the art world is far too opaque and nepotistic to break into? This book breaks down the barriers that stop people approaching a career in art, and gives practical advice for a wide range of career paths.

Through in-depth interviews with curators, gallerists, conservators, content creators, journalists, auction house employees, and many more, Alexandra Steinacker-Clark provides a fascinating insight into what it means to work in art.

Includes interviews with:
Sally Tallant, President and Executive Director of the Queens Museum, New York
Maria Rita Cerilli, Communications Manager at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice
Elsy Lahner, Curator for Contemporary Art at the Albertina Museum, Vienna
Mikei Hall, Senior Art Handling Technician at Tate Britain, London
Thaddaeus Ropac, Gallerist
Bianca Bosker, Journalist and author of Get the Picture
Lisa Dennison, Chairman of Sotheby's, Americas
Alayo Akinkugbe, Author and creator of the Instagram account A Black History of Art©2026 Alexandra Steinacker-Clark (P)2026 Octopus Publishing Group Limited