Galleria Lorcan O’Neill, Rome
From November 2017, until May 2018 I had the opportunity to intern at the Galleria Lorcan O’Neill in Rome. My specific duties were to help the Gallery Manager and the Assistant to Lorcan O’Neill, the owner and founder of the Gallery.
The Gallery was established in Rome in 2003 and actively works with 25 artists. Among these artists are the internationally acclaimed, Richard Long, Tracey Emin, Anselm Kiefer, Francesco Clemente, Martin Creed, Cerith Wyn Evans and many more. The gallery is located in the city centre and inside a marvelous Roman palazzo.
I’m an Art History student with a Business of Art concentration, therefore, the gallery internship was a very fruitful and important experience for me. I had previously interned at an art newspaper and a museum, but never at a gallery. I found the environment and dynamics very different.
The many valuable skills I gained included improving my Italian and pushing myself. The gallery environment is a constant battle with time; there are always deadlines that need to be met and new exhibitions to plan. I really enjoyed the fast pace though where there is never a dull moment.
Selin AKIN, Art History and Business of Art, 2018