Massimo Martelli
Downer, ACT,QLD
Summary
Personal Summary Early career art historian/curator with a creative style and a thoughtful approach to research and writing. Outstanding academic qualifications in art history and curatorship, enhanced by a well-rounded professional history that encompasses public, commercial, and artist-run spaces. Areas of expertise include historic and contemporary Australian art and design. Possesses a particular interest in the relationship between poetry and visual art. Committed to action, detail-oriented, results-driven and passionate about making thought-provoking contributions to the fields of art history and curatorship.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
National Gallery of Australia
02.2023 - Current
- Itemised, catalogued, and researched a major forthcoming acquisition of works by Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson using Excel.
- Assisted with cataloguing and researching a collection of outfits by Jordan Gogos using EMu.
- Sucessfully carried out provenance research online and through the NGA Research Library.
- Drafted acquisition submissions to put to Council.
- Helped write labels for exhibition.
- Demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the National Gallery's collection and collecting policy.
National Gallery Youth Councillor
National Gallery Of Australia
11.2021 - Current
- Liaised with Teaching and Digital in regard to the creation of more Graduate positions.
- Co-hosted the National Youth Week Opening Event at the Gallery.
- Hosted an interview with the Director of the National Gallery.
- Co-designed several youth events for the National Gallery's 40th birthday weekend.
- Helped organise and run the production of the Youth Council podcast for the Galley’s 40th birthday celebration.
- Co-developed ‘Hear Us Now’ – a zine where young people can share ideas and connect with each other through art.
- Co-developed “Art IRL’ – an event organised to connect young people with the National Collection (online/on-site).
- Advocated for the National Gallery's commitment to championing diverse voices and the creation of equitable access and opportunities for people with disability.
- Consistently demonstrated public service professionalism by operating as a knowledgeable and approachable representative of the Gallery.
- Provided ideas for the development of the Kingston Arts Precinct.
- Experienced working with sensitive/ confidential material.
- Developed a nuanced and in-depth understanding of how major visual arts institutions operate.
- Developed an in-depth understanding of the National Gallery's values and ethos.
Project Assistant
Scott Livesey Galleries
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with the installation of exhibitions.
- Liaised and collaborated with the artists and clients
- Helped serve patrons during exhibition openings
- Monitored the Gallery unattended.
Curatorial Volunteer
Tributary Projects
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Strived to create more opportunities for a diverse range of arts practitioners through exhibitions, workshops, and community projects.
- Improved accessibility through community building, collective care, and generosity.
- Took personal responsibility for the accurate completion of work and sought assistance when necessary.
- Collaboratively supported the installation of exhibitions.
- Contributed to work plans and management plans.
- Acquired participative management skills.
Waiter
La Lucciola Bistro
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Built and sustained positive relationships with team members and external stakeholders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Able to take on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and a resourceful approach.
- Trained in food health and safety.
- Received my RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol).
Researcher, Cataloguer and Porter
Deutscher and Hackett
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Developed a nuanced understanding of how commercial galleries and auction houses operate.
- Collaboratively assisted with handling, installing and photographing works of art correctly and safely.
- Received deliveries in the saleroom and unpacked items.
- Catalogued a wide-range of artworks using the in-house collection management database.
- Wrote intelligent and well-considered catalogue entries for forthcoming consignments.
- Conducted thorough research across a range of archival sources.
- Reconciled and updated records and payments.
Education
Bachelor of Art History And Curatorship (Hons)
Australian National University
Acton, ACT2022
Bachelor of Art History And Curatorship
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT2022
Bachelor of International Relations
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT2022
VCE
St Michael's Grammar School
St Kilda, VIC2018
Accomplishments
- Awarded for consistent academic excellence throughout the university year.
- Providing tuition in humanities subjects to younger members of Burgmann College. Including activities such as conceptual explanations, marking and providing feedback on written work, and assisting with general difficulties regarding the College of Arts and Social Sciences.
- Awarded to ANU students of German, Italian and French by the Embassy of Switzerland in Australia. I received 2nd prize for my essay Come il Vaticano ha contribuito alla formazione della neutralità Svizzera (How the Vatican contributed to the formation of Swiss neutrality).
- Awarded to School Co-Captains of St Michael’s Grammar School. As Co-Captain of the School, I stood as a positive role model, always upholding the School’s values of Dignity, Respect, Care and Compassion.
- Within the role of School Co-Captain, I organised a month-long charity event that raised over $32,000 for the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation, Helping Hoops, and the World’s Greatest Shave 2018.
Burgmann College Academic Excellence Award (2021)
Arts and Social Sciences Mentor (2020-2021)
Swiss Prize (2019)
Head of the School’s Award (2018)
Charity Co-Coordinator (2018)
Italian Cultural Exchange Program (2016)
Reference
Rebecca Edwards
Curator of Australian Art, National Gallery of Australia
- Phone:
- Email: Rebecca.Edwards@nga.gov.au
Mary Kendell
Tim Fairfax Program Convenor – Young People, National Gallery of Australia
- Phone: +61 2 6240 6759
- Email: Mary.Kendell@nga.gov.au
Timeline
Intern
National Gallery of Australia
02.2023 - Current
Project Assistant
Scott Livesey Galleries
06.2022 - 11.2022
Curatorial Volunteer
Tributary Projects
02.2022 - 11.2022
National Gallery Youth Councillor
National Gallery Of Australia
11.2021 - Current
Waiter
La Lucciola Bistro
01.2018 - 11.2022
Researcher, Cataloguer and Porter
Deutscher and Hackett
05.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Art History And Curatorship (Hons)
Australian National University
Bachelor of Art History And Curatorship
Australian National University
Bachelor of International Relations
Australian National University
VCE
St Michael's Grammar School